Master of Science - Healthcare Management
Healthcare is a challenging, rapidly-growing industry that employs one out of every ten working adults nationally and is responsible for over 15% of annual employment growth in Texas. The Master of Science in Healthcare Management prepares future industry leaders with a sound foundation in business analysis and decision-making, a thorough exposure to real-world healthcare management and rewarding professional development opportunities.
A nationally recognized business faculty, together with a select group of highly experienced healthcare industry executives, prepares graduates to assume increasingly responsible management and leadership roles in a wide range of healthcare settings, including health and hospital systems; service provider organizations; insurers and managed care companies; consulting firms; pharmaceutical companies; public health organizations; and medical device and biotechnology firms.
Evening classes and a flexible format are designed to meet the needs of working professionals, including healthcare administrators, clinicians and support personnel as well as anyone planning a career move into healthcare. Students may enter the program three times per year: in January, May and August. By taking only two classes per semester, students can expect to complete the degree in two years.
The 36 credit hour MS in Healthcare Management is obtained by completing 13 credit hours of business core, a minimum of 15 hours of healthcare electives and eight hours of general business electives. All classes are offered in an on-campus setting, although up to 60% of the program may be taken on-line. See the Degree Plan for the complete curriculum.
