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
- Quality management
- Supply chain improvement
- Hospital efficiency improvement
Prospective students can explore additional funding opportunities through the Health Systems Management Scholarship.
A Graduate Certificate in Health Systems Operations is also available.
International Students: This program is eligible for the OPT STEM extension.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| SEMESTER | DEADLINE |
| Spring 2025 | September 1, 2024 |
| Fall 2025 (MS in Health Sys. Mgmt. Eng. only) | May 1, 2025 |
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
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
Applications are reviewed holistically; simply taking these courses does not guarantee admission.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The following materials are required to be included with your online application:
- Transcripts
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Letter of Recommendation (3 highly recommended)
NOTE: The GRE is not required for 2025 applications.
The following link will take you to an overview of the tuition & fees for graduate engineering students, including payment information. Both on-campus and DEN@Viterbi students pay the same tuition
TUITION AND FEES OVERVIEW
Use the link below to download the Cost of Attendance to see a summary of tuition and fees by semester. The document is a typical example and the number of courses, and time to complete the program, will vary by student.
Estimated Cost of Attendance - 28 Unit Program
This program is also available online to professional engineers through DEN@Viterbi. Because the DEN@Viterbi program provides a fully equivalent academic experience, the degree a USC engineering student earns is the same whether they are on-campus or online.
If you are interested in beginning classes as a DEN@Viterbi student next semester, explore the requirements and steps to enrolling as a Limited Status Student.
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DEN@VITERBI ONLINE COURSE OFFERINGS
The following courses and program requirements serve as program planning for DEN@Viterbi students. Course offerings and availability are subject to change. Please consult with advisor if you have any questions.
Required Courses
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| All Courses Required - 24 Units Total. |
| Students must take either ISE 504 or ISE 564. |
| ISE 504 | Management of Change in Health Care Systems (4 units) OR ISE 564 |
| ISE 564 | Organizational Performance Analysis (4 units) OR ISE 564 |
| ISE 505 | Modeling for Health Policy and Medical Decision Making (4 units) |
| ISE 508 | Health Care Operations Improvement (4 units) |
| ISE 509 | Practicum in Health Care Systems (4 units) |
| PM 504 | Quality in Health Care (4 units) - offered by the Preventive Medicine department. |
| PM 508 | Health Service Delivery in the U.S. (4 units) - offered by the Preventive Medicine department. |
| Advisor Approved Elective Courses |
| 4 Units Total. |
| Courses must be selected with approval from the department advisor. |
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Please Note: Courses offered in other departments such as Preventive Medicine may use alternate sessions outside of standard Fall/Spring/Summer sessions. Students should check the session codes and corresponding dates before registering.
Department clearance (D-clearance) must be requested from those departments directly for non-Viterbi classes.
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