Master of Science (MS) in Health Systems Management Executive Track

Introduction

The Executive Track within the Health Systems Management program is for professionals with five or more years of health care work experience.  

Our program will help you develop advanced leadership and operational skills and allow you to take your career to the next level. 

This two-year commitment stretches over six terms and includes one onsite visit per term.  

The courses feature online instruction. We use a modified block schedule that you complete one course at a time before moving on to the next course.  

Our teacher-practitioner model allows students to learn from executives, administrators and experts who actively work in their field. 

Onsite Campus Sessions

Onsite campus sessions are normally scheduled for the second week of each semester, except final semester. They allow you to engage in discussions, case studies, and more with fellow students in a real-time setting. They also provide time for face-to-face networking with department faculty, instructors and guest speakers. 

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.*

Admissions

Admissions requirements

You must meet the following requirements prior to enrolling: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university 
• GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale 
• Coursework highlighting quantitative ability is highly recommended. Examples include courses in accounting, statistics and economics among others
• Five years of relevant health care career experience 

The GRE is required but will be waived for applicants with five years of relevant health care experience. 

Admissions deadlines

• Entry term: Fall (September) 
• Application cycle: September to July 
• Priority application deadline: April 30 
• Final application deadline: July 24 

How to apply

Complete the following steps to apply: 

• Complete an application using the Healthcare Administration, Management and Policy Centralized Application Service, or HAMPCAS. 
• Have the following ready to submit directly to HAMPCAS: 
  • Official transcripts from every U.S. college or university attended. Submit an international course evaluation for coursework completed outside the United States. 
  • Name and email address of three references. HAMPCAS will contact each reference with instructions on how to complete an online evaluation. 
  • Personal statement. 
  • Resume. 
• Submit Test of English as a Foreign Language, or TOEFL, scores if your native language is not English. 
• Participate in a virtual interview with our admissions committee members. 

You will be informed if you are required to complete the secondary Rush application. 

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Curriculum

Review the course catalog for our most up-to-date curriculum information. 

First Year

Fall term

• HSM - 606 Healthcare Organization (Credits: 2)
• HSM - 607 Patient Experience Seminar (Credits: 1)
• HSM - 610 Professional Seminar (Credits: 3)
• HSM - 616 Health Informatics (Credits: 3)

Spring term

• HSM - 613 Healthcare Accounting (Credits: 2) 
• HSM - 614 Finance Fundamentals (Credits: 3) 
• HSM - 628 Healthcare Economics and Payment Systems (Credits: 3) 

Summer term

• CHS - 601 Introduction to Biostatistics (Credits: 2) 
• HSM - 608 Human Resources Management (Credits: 3) 
• HSM - 636 Quality, Safety and Operational Improvement in Healthcare (Credits: 4) 

Second year

Fall term

• HSM - 644 Healthcare Managerial Finance and Seminar (Credits: 4)
• HSM - 648 Health Law and Ethics for Healthcare Managers (Credits: 3) 
• HSM - 668 Managerial Epidemiology (Credits: 2) 

Spring term

• HSM - 640 Healthcare Planning and Marketing (Credits: 2) 
• HSM - 652 Health Policy (Credits: 2)
• HSM - 656 Master’s Project I (Credits: 3) 
• HSM - 688Y Topics in Health Systems Management: Special Topics I (Credits: 1)
• HSM - 688Z Topics in Health Systems Management: Special Topics II (Credits: 2) 

Summer term

• HSM - 660 Master’s Project II (Credits: 2) 
• HSM - 664 Leadership in the Changing Health System (Credits: 3) 
• HSM - 672 Capstone: Strategic Management of Healthcare Organizations (Credits: 3) 

Program total: 52 credit hours 

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