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This program of study fosters the ability to make administrative decisions based on sound management and policy principles,
methods and analytical techniques with emphasis on improving the
quality of care given to patients while providing satisfying and
rewarding work experiences to all members of the organization
staff, from the top level managers to the direct-care, frontline
workers. The program accommodates working professionals seeking
to further their professional training and college graduates
preparing to enter the field.
For specific questions regarding the Health Management concentration,
please call Dr. A. James Lee at (978) 934-4522 or email
AJames_Lee@uml.edu
Program Outline
Total Credits: 12 courses / 36 credits
Required Core Courses - 2 courses
32.511 Healthcare Finance
32.514 Healthcare Management
Required Concentration Courses - 6 courses
32.502 Organizational Behavior in Healthcare
32.506 Quantitative Methods in Healthcare Management 32.607 Healthcare Information Systems (OR 32.531 Health Informatics)
32.512 Operations Analysis and Quality Improvement
32.616 Law and Ethics in Healthcare
32.625 Health Policy
Program Electives - choose 3 courses
32.515 Applied Health Economics
32.527 Planning and Marketing in Healthcare
32.626 Leadership in Healthcare
32.627 Socioeconomic Inequalities in Health
32.632 Health Information Systems Planning
32.633 Healthcare Database Design
32.634 Healthcare Database Development
32.671 Comparative Health Systems
Final Project - choose 1 of the following
32.733 Capstone Project
OR Master’s Thesis |
Admission Requirements
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Baccalaureate degree from an
accredited institution; |
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Official transcript from the
baccalaureate institution; |
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Three letters of recommendation
pertaining to academic ability and professional performance;
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A page-length Statement of
Purpose indicating career plans, interests and objectives in
pursuing a graduate degree; |
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Acceptable scores on the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE). If a student completes a
Certificate program with a grade point average of 3.5 or better,
GRE scores are not required. |
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TOEFL scores must be submitted
if the applicant is a citizen of a non-English speaking country
and has never earned an academic degree in the United States.
(Minimum 600 paper-based, 250 computer-based, or 100
Internet-based). |
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A professional resume indicating
two or more years of full-time, professional (e.g., management,
clinical or informatics) work experience; and |
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A personal interview (either
in-person or via phone). |
Although a background in health is not required for admission to the
Program, applicants with significant health-related work experience are
given preference when program capacity is limited. For applicants
without health-related work or educational experience, one’s academic
and professional history is important.
Applications can be
submitted and evaluated at any time. Nevertheless, we recommend
that applicants seeking admission for the Fall semester have
applications complete by May 15, and that applicants seeking admission
for the Spring semester have applications complete by December 15.How to Apply
For admission into the Master’s Degree program, you can
apply online. Additional information on the application process can
be found on the Graduate
Admissions Website.
Registering for Courses
New Students: Print and
complete the
Non-Degree Course Registration Form (pdf) and fax it to
978-934-4076 or mail it to: University of Massachusetts Lowell,
Enrollment Services/Continuing Studies, Dugan Hall, Room 102,
882 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA 01854-5104.
Current Students: Register
online using your UML student account at
http://isis.uml.edu
Yankee Alliance Affiliates:
Employees of Yankee Alliance member institutions should register for
the courses in this program using the registration form on
Yankee Alliance's website. Proof of affiliation will be required
in order to receive the special, institution-negotiated benefits for
this program.
For additional registration information, please see our
Registration Information
page. Please note: Graduate students will be assessed a “First Year
Student Services Fee” upon matriculation into a graduate degree or
certificate program. Please see the
Accounts Receivable website for more information.
Course Descriptions
See the Health Management & Policy
course descriptions
page for information on all of the courses and electives
in these programs.
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