Overview
This Science of Health Care Delivery MSc program from Arizona State University is designed for individuals interested in a career in the health care industry. It provides students with the knowledge and competencies to contribute in a patient-centered, safe and cost-effective health care system.
The curriculum is centered on high-value care, leadership and critical thinking, population health, informatics, systems engineering, management, and health economics and policy. Students apply concepts through case studies and team-based projects to facilitate integration of knowledge and competencies. Participating students work in a cohort through the program and are able to complete the degree in nine months (one academic year).
Career Opportunities
Professionals with knowledge about innovations and improvements for health care delivery are in demand across the health care industry. The flexible program is also ideal for gap-year students who are pursuing entrance to medical and professional school prior to intended careers in health and health care.
Career examples for program graduates include:
- health care providers
- hospital administrators
- policy experts
- program managers
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Health Informatics
- Biostatistics and Data Management
- Health Care Systems and Design
- Health Economics, Policy and Payment Models
- Population Health
- Health Care Management and Finance
- Process Engineering
- Leadership and Professionalism
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Public Health Health Management Health Informatics View 872 other Masters in Health Management in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must fulfill requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Health Solutions.
- Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university of recognized standing in a related field such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, nursing, public health, pharmacy, biomedical informatics, social work, premed, prehealth, nutrition, health promotion or others.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- three letters of reference
- personal statement
- proof of English proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
25200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25200 USD per year during 9 months. -
National
23544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23544 USD per year during 9 months. -
In-State
11720 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11720 USD per year during 9 months.
- Online Arizona resident: $18,600/year
- Online Non-Arizona resident: $19,912/year
Living costs for Phoenix
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.