Become a Leader in Healthcare
At A&M-Commerce, our master’s program in healthcare leadership can prepare you to effectively navigate healthcare organizations through informed decision-making.
SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN Healthcare Leadership
The College of Business offers an in-house Career Services Center focused on guiding business students seeking internships or employment.
The College of Business is one of only 800 schools worldwide to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Through guest speakers, company tours and internships, professional networking, and other opportunities, students, faculty and alumni are connected with the business community.
Engage with exceptional faculty who are industry leaders and significant scholars, producing cutting-edge research in their field.
Minors
We offer various minors that can be combined with your healthcare leadership (MS) degree. Learn more about the available minors and their course requirements.
Suggested Minors/Certificates
- Economics of U.S. Healthcare Minor
- Economics of U.S. Healthcare Certificate
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
A degree in healthcare leadership will offer you the opportunity to:
- Navigate the complexities of the healthcare industry
- Lead healthcare organizations
- Effectively guide healthcare providers through policy and regulatory changes
Is this Program a Good Fit for You?
Healthcare leadership students are typically interested in:
- Helping others
- Career growth
- Leadership opportunities
- Healthcare
Internship opportunities
Internship experience provides the foundation employers are often looking for. Internships are offered as optional credit for this program and can be an important part of your education experience. These are just a few of the companies that partner with Career Development and offer opportunities for A&M-Commerce healthcare leadership students.
What You Will Learn
In our graduate program for healthcare leadership, you will obtain a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of US healthcare through our innovative and timely curriculum. You will be prepared for a career in all areas of healthcare leadership, including project management, operations research and executive leadership, among others.
Courses to Prepare You for Your Career
- Core courses to solidify an understanding of the driving economic and policy forces affecting the industry.
- Flexibility among elective courses to accommodate varying career goals.
Featured Courses
Careers
The Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership program provides students with the scientific knowledge and practical skills needed for effective leadership and management within dynamic environments in the world of healthcare. Graduates are well-positioned to transition quickly when internship and job opportunities present themselves.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
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Course Delivery and Resources
Beyond our innovative in-person courses, many students are able to complete their degree requirements through online course offerings. The program is designed to be adaptable to the varied needs of our diverse student body.
Student Organizations
Management and Economics Association
The purpose of this organization is to make connections to advance managerial opportunities, to educate students on practical uses for management skills, to think like economists and to bring together like-minded individuals for personal/professional growth and in general to engage students who have an interest in the practice of management and economics.
Learn more at the association’s ManeSync page.
Graduate Business Program Costs
Program Costs
Use the following links to get further information to tuition and fees, financial aid and scholarships.
Admissions
Deadlines
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Note: This program is not available to international students at this time.
Your Path to Becoming a Lion
Step 1. Submit Application
Submit your application at tamuc.edu/apply.
- Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
- Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
- Select “Healthcare Leadership, MS” as your “Major.”
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Step 2. Submit Documents
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator, [email protected], unless otherwise specified below.
Official Transcripts
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to [email protected].
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accepts evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
Postal Alternative
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.
One Letter of Recommendation
Request one signed letter of recommendation, on letterhead, from a professional who can attest to your goals and ability to succeed in the program. That individual should:
- Email the letter to your graduate coordinator, [email protected] or
- Send the letter to you. Then, you will utilize the upload system: myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores
Postal Alternative
If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
Personal Statement
Describe your preparation for graduate work and your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.
Resume or CV
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
Step 3. Apply for Financial Assistance
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Step 4. Register for Classes
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist is here to help you complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- View the schedule of classes.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your Graduate Advisor if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
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- College of Business
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- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011
