Program Description

The Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership and Management is tailored for working professionals aiming to advance in a dynamic healthcare environment. The program offers flexible scheduling options, including evening on-campus classes and online courses, allowing students to balance work, life and study. The curriculum integrates emerging technologies, including a dedicated course on artificial intelligence in healthcare. Prior healthcare experience is helpful but not required for admission. 

The program’s mission is to prepare students to lead and thrive in a technology-driven healthcare landscape through industry-relevant research and community engagement. Students develop core competencies in leadership, communication, professionalism, healthcare knowledge and business skills. 

Benefits

The healthcare leadership and management master’s program ensures that students gain a broad understanding of their discipline, apply their knowledge and analytical skills to create effective and novel solutions to practical problems, and communicate and work effectively in collaborative environments. 

Other benefits include: 

• World-Class Faculty: The faculty in the UT Dallas Master’s in Healthcare Leadership and Management comprises top researchers, clinicians, lawyers and industry leaders. We have experts from each facet of the complex industry that makes up the healthcare system. The Jindal School of Management also operates the Center for Healthcare Leadership and Management (CHLM), a collaboration among the school’s six academic programs in healthcare to offer industry-responsive education. The CHLM offers students expanded opportunities to learn and interact with business leaders and innovators in different healthcare fields. 
• Comprehensive Curriculum: The master’s program includes artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, featuring a dedicated AI course that equips students with the skills needed to thrive in a tech-driven industry. 
• Flexible Degree Plan: Students can choose from four tracks and a wide range of electives. All core courses are available online and include AI-related content. 
• Location: Situated in the greater Dallas region, recently rated by Forbes magazine as the #1 “Best City for Jobs,” UT Dallas provides students with easy access to employers and internship opportunities, not to mention a large and supportive alumni population. 

Career Opportunities

Graduates are equipped for leadership and management roles across a broad spectrum of healthcare organizations. Career paths may include positions in: 

• Hospital and health systems 
• Medical and dental clinics 
• Managed-care companies and insurers 
• Consulting firms 
• Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies  
• Government agencies 
• Medical device manufacturers 
• Laboratories and Diagnostic Companies 
• Long-Term Care Facilities  
• Public Health Organizations 
• Nonprofit and Advocacy Organizations 

Application Deadlines and Requirements

Please take note of all application deadlines and visit the Apply Now webpage to begin the application process. See the healthcare leadership and management website for additional information. 

Applicants to the Management Science master’s program should have:

• A bachelor’s degree from an institution in the United States, or its equivalent (all majors are considered). 
• A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 in both core and aggregate courses. 
• Test Scores: A GRE/GMAT test score is not required, and students have the option to submit a test score if desired. A GRE/GMAT test score will only be used for admission purposes if one is provided by the applicant. 
• Letters of Recommendation: Applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation from an individual able to judge the candidate’s potential for success in the master’s degree program. The letter can be academic or professional. 
• Admissions Essay: Applicants must submit an essay outlining their academic interests and professional goals. 
• A resume. 
• International applicants must submit a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the internet-based test.  Scores must be less than two years old. See the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding English proficiency requirements for international applicants. 

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