MS in Health Systems Management Engineering
The MS in Health Systems Management Engineering prepares students for careers in the healthcare industry. Hospitals and the healthcare system are in desperate need of redesign from a cost, quality and productivity standpoint. Employers are seeking the skills offered in this degree.
Courses are from the Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. This degree is for students with a background in sciences, engineering, or applied social science. They will be expected to be agents of change and providers of training themselves. The degree leads to increasing technical or management responsibilities in health care organizations, particularly hospitals, and consulting.
The MS in Health Systems Management Engineering prepares students to tackle important issues within the healthcare industry by increasing their knowledge and skills in:
- Healthcare information systems
- Hospital efficiency improvement
- Quality management
- Supply chain improvement
The MS in Health Systems Management Engineering is available online via DEN@Viterbi or on USC's campus in Los Angeles.
The Graduate Certificate in Health Systems Operations is available on campus only.
Applicant Backgrounds:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in engineering, the sciences or applied social science who are interested in operations management and health care applications. In general, someone with these backgrounds would be appropriate:
- Management or administrative training, in any industry, with an appropriate degree
- Quantitative methods, including engineering but also other sciences
- Healthcare, including clinical and administrative positions
DEN@Viterbi
The DEN@Viterbi online delivery method enables students to advance their graduate and professional education fully online. For online DEN@Viterbi students, on-campus attendance is not required. However, our unique blended model allows DEN@Viterbi students to come to the USC campus and attend class in-person, further engaging with their on-campus classmates and faculty.
In addition to over 40 graduate programs, professional (non-credit) courses are also available via DEN@Viterbi.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES WEBINAR
Students have the opportunity to work on capstone projects in hospitals and healthcare institutions, allowing them to apply their learning in a real-world setting. They are given the knowledge and skills to address the specialized needs of the healthcare industry.
INDUSTRY FOCUS
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Some examples of the types of careers graduates pursue include:
- VP of Operations
- Performance Improvement Consultant
- Director of Quality
- Start up owner of healthcare service company
- Manager of County Mental Health Program
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
Courses are offered across three schools within USC, a leading private research university: USC Viterbi, the Keck School of Medicine of USC, and the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Students have the opportunity to work on capstone projects in hospitals and healthcare institutions, allowing them to apply their learning in a real-world setting. They are given the knowledge and skills to address the specialized needs of the healthcare industry.
Students on average complete their degree:
Full-time: 1 1/2 - 2 years
Part-time: 2 1/2- 3 years
DEGREE COMPLETION
Scholarship opportunities include:
- Health Systems Management Engineering Scholarship
- DEN@Viterbi Scholarship
FUNDING
"The HSME Degree from USC has been the single greatest catalyst to my career in healthcare. The dual focus of engineering and health administration has given me a unique perspective and complement of tools necessary to support the transformation of the healthcare delivery system towards one that is grounded in the triple aim."
Auroop Roy, MS HSME
Vice President, Cope Health Solutions
"At USC, I learned how to optimize complex processes, systems and organizations in health care to best serve others in need. This program solidified my interest in working at the intersection of healthcare and industrial engineering, and has provided continuous opportunities to collaborate with world class faculty. USC equipped me with skill sets to be recognized by top organizations, and flourish as a leader in healthcare administration."
Youngjae Kim, MS HSME
Director, Performance Improvement, Center of Excellence, Providence St. Joseph Health
For additional program details, please visit the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering program page.
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