Master of Science (M.S.) Competencies - Health Outcomes, Policy, and Economics
Each concentration identifies competencies for each degree offered. These competencies
reflect the full range of knowledge, skills, and other attributes that a
student will acquire as a result of completing the requirements for a
particular degree.
- MS-HOPE1: Design, evaluate, interpret, and communicate the results of
non-randomized, observational research for applications in health
outcomes, health economics, and health policy research;
- MS-HOPE2: Evaluate the reliability, validity, and generalizability of individual biomedical research studies;
- MS-HOPE3: Synthesize evidence for health policy decision makers to facilitate translation of interventions, applications, or programs;
- MS-HOPE4: Use statistical and business software to analyze health outcomes, health care costs, health policy, and health economics; and
- MS-HOPE5: Work independently and as part of a team to conduct health outcome and economics research (HEOR) projects.
Master of Science (M.S.) Programs 
