Healthcare Leadership (MS) - Texas A&M University-Commerce

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Advance Your Career in Healthcare with a Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership

In the Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership program at A&M-Commerce, professionals are provided with the tools needed to successfully lead organizations in the dynamic and complex healthcare industry. This program can equip you with a robust understanding of healthcare markets and policy environments, enabling you to effectively navigate organizations through informed decision-making. You will have the opportunity to earn a Six Sigma Green Belt certification, and learn modern leadership practices to enhance productivity and growth for yourself and those working with you.

Where It Is Offered Commerce, Online

Duration 1 Year Full-Time

Foreign Language No foreign language credits required

Delivery Face-To-Face, Fully Online

Total Credit Hours 30 hours

Thesis Requirements No thesis required

Healthcare Leadership :: 1.03 SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED

SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN Healthcare Leadership

Career Readiness

The College of Business offers an in-house Career Services Center focused on guiding business students seeking internships or employment.

Nationally Accredited

The College of Business is one of only 800 schools worldwide to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Industry Connections

Through guest speakers, company tours and internships, professional networking, and other opportunities, students, faculty and alumni are connected with the business community.

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Accomplished Faculty

Engage with exceptional faculty who are industry leaders and significant scholars, producing cutting-edge research in their field.

Healthcare Leadership :: 1.10 MAJORS/EMPHASIS

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

Minors for graduate Programs

Healthcare Leadership :: 1.06 PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

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

Healthcare Leadership :: 1.02 IS THIS PROGRAM A GOOD FIT FOR YOU

Is this Program a Good Fit for You?

Healthcare leadership students are typically interested in:

Helping others
Career growth

Leadership opportunities
Healthcare

Healthcare Leadership :: 1.08 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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.

Healthcare Leadership :: 1.11 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

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.

Healthcare Leadership :: 1.12 FEATURED COURSES

Featured Courses

Health Policy ECO 557

Provides an overview of health policy in the United States and introduces both qualitative and quantitative methods for analyzing health policy with attention given to the political and economic perspectives on health policy questions.

Quality Management & Six Sigma MGT 591

This course is an introduction to continuous improvement philosophies and methodologies combined with the tools of Six Sigma. The focus is on the continuous improvement of processes, relationships, products and services. .

Health Economics ECO 556

This course examines the application of economic principles to the allocation of scarce resources in health care; the use of economic theory to understand problems of organization, delivery and financing of health services; and the choices available to society regarding these issues.

Health Promotion Administration & Management HHPH 550

Identify study of health care issues relevant to at-risk populations/communities and to facilitate health promotion/disease prevention activities.

View Full Curriculum In The University Catalog

Healthcare Leadership :: 1.07 Careers

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

Executive Leadership

$248,610

Medical & Health Services Manager

$104,280

Operations Research Analyst

$92,280

Project Manager

$84,290

Payscale.com

Healthcare Leadership :: 1.13 Course Delivery and Resources

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.

Healthcare Leadership :: Student Organizations 1.132

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.

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Program Costs

Use the following links to get further information to tuition and fees, financial aid and scholarships.

Tuition Calculator

Financial Aid

Scholarships

Healthcare Leadership, MS :: Domestic Admissions

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.

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, 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.

Rebecca Stevens Graduate Student Services Coordinator: College of Business, College of Humanities Social Sciences and Arts, and Non-Degree

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.