The Executive Track within the Health Systems Management program is for professionals who have five or more years of relevant health care work experience. This two-year commitment stretches over six semesters and includes one onsite visit per semester. The courses feature online instruction and a modified block schedule that has students complete one course at a time before moving on to the next course. The Rush teacher-practitioner model allows students to learn from executives, administrators and experts who actively work in their field. For those who have relevant health care work experience, obtaining their MS-HSM degree will help them to develop advanced leadership and operational skills, and allow them to take their career to the next level.
Full-Time
Online
Onsite visits are scheduled for the second week of each semester. They allow students to engage in discussions, case studies, and more with their cohort in a real-life setting. They also provide time for face-to-face networking with department faculty, instructors and guest speakers.
Academic Year 22-23 | Academic Year 23-24 | |
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Fall |
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Semester Start | 9/6/2022 | 9/5/2023 |
Onsite Visit | 9/12/2022 - 9/16/2022 | 9/11/2023 - 9/15/2023 |
Semester End | 12/16/2022 | 12/15/2023 |
Spring |
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Semester Start | 1/3/2023 | 1/2/2024 |
Onsite Visit | 1/9/2023 - 1/13/2023 | 1/8/2024 - 1/12/2024 |
Semester End | 4/21/2023 | 4/26/2024 |
Summer |
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Semester Start | 5/8/2023 | 5/6/2024 |
Onsite Visit | 5/15/2023 - 5/19/2023 | 5/13/2024 - 5/17/2024 |
Semester End | 8/18/2023 | 8/16/2024 |
Fall
HSM 606 Health Care Organization, Credit(s): 2
HSM 607 Patient Experience Seminar, Credit(s): 1
HSM 610 Professional Seminar, Credit(s): 3
HSM 616 Health Informatics, Credit(s): 3
Spring
HSM 613 Health Care Accounting, Credit(s): 2
HSM 614 Finance Fundamentals , Credit(s): 3
HSM 628 Health Care Economics & Payment Systems, Credit(s): 3
Summer
HSM 632 Statistics for Health Care Management, Credit(s): 2
HSM 608 Human Resources Management, Credit(s): 3
HSM 636 Quality, Safety & Operational Improvement in Healthcare, Credit(s): 4
Year 2
Fall
HSM 644 Health Care Managerial Finance & Seminar, Credit(s): 4
HSM 648 Health Law & Ethics for Health Care Managers, Credit(s): 3
HSM 652 Health Policy, Credit(s): 2
Spring
HSM 640 Health Care Planning & Marketing, Credit(s): 2
HSM 656 Master’s Project I, Credit(s): 3
HSM 668 Managerial Epidemiology, Credit(s): 2
HSM 688-XX Topics in Health Systems Management - Special Topics, Credit(s): 2
Summer
HSM 660 Master’s Project II, Credit(s): 2
HSM 664 Organization Analysis and Change Leadership and Lifelong Learning, Credit(s): 3
HSM 672 Capstone: Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations, Credit(s): 3
To be considered for admission into the health systems management executive track, you must have the following qualifications prior to enrolling in the program:
Entry term: Fall (September)
Application cycle: September - April
Priority application deadline: Apr. 30
Final application deadline: Jul. 31
To apply to the health systems management program, complete the following steps:
① Complete an application using the Healthcare Administration, Management and Policy Centralized Application Service.
② You will also need the following ready to submit directly to HAMPCAS:
③ If your native language is not English, submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores.
④ Participate in a virtual interview with our Admissions Committee members.
You will be informed if you are required to complete the secondary Rush Application. Please do not complete the secondary application until you have been asked to do so.
For inquiries about the Health Systems Management Executive track, please email: rush_hsm_executive@rush.edu.