Health Sector Management

The faculty in the School of Health Management and Policy of the W. P. Carey School of Business offer a graduate program leading to the Master of Health Sector Management.

The MBA/MHSM is a concurrent degree program structured to prepare students to become managers and leaders in contemporary health-related industries and systems. The curriculum is designed to equip graduates with knowledge of the broad continuum of healthcare products and services, advanced managerial knowledge and analytical skills, as well as in-depth preparation in one of the MBA areas of study that include: financial management and markets, information management, services marketing and management, and supply chain management. Students graduate from this program prepared to assume advanced leadership roles in a wide range of settings, including biotechnology corporations, consulting firms, delivery systems, health financing, health information organizations, and pharmaceutical industry. This preparation consists of the core MBA curriculum, a series of eight MHSM courses, a summer internship, and one of the MBA areas of study.

Admission. Applications should be submitted online. For the general requirements, see Admission to the Division of Graduate Studies. Applicants are required to submit evidence of their ability to pursue a graduate degree program in health services administration successfully. All students must take the GMAT. For more information, call 609/921-9000, o r write

Students must apply separately to the MBA and MHSM degree programs. Applicants must submit two applications for admission and two copies of all transcripts directly to the Division of Graduate Studies. Two recommendations commenting on the student’s motivation, commitment, achievements, work experience, and opportunity for success in the program are required. The application includes the MBA supplemental application, which contains a box that must be checked, indicating your interest in the MHSM degree program. In addition, applicants are required to submit a statement of personal objectives and a professional interest statement that reflects their interest in health-related industries and systems. Students should identify their preliminary interest in one of the four MBA specialization areas. Because the MBA/MHSM program begins in early June, preference for admission and financial assistance is given to applicants applying by March 1. It is recommended that students visit the campus for a personal interview. In cases where this creates a hardship, a student may ask for a telephone interview with an MHSM faculty member when the application file is complete. Materials describing the MHSM are available by calling 480/965-7778, accessing the Web site at wpcarey.asu.edu/mba/ft, or writing

Program of Study. The program of study for the concurrent MBA/MHSM consists of a minimum of 72 semester hours. The total amount of semester hours a student is required to take is dependent upon his or her choice of MBA specialization area.

Additional semester hours (prerequisites) may be required to strengthen preparation in a given specialty. Subject to availability, students may complete an optional residency/fellowship for a period of up to one year (following completion of the degree program).

Prerequisites. Students lacking sufficient background in business fundamentals are encouraged to take a basic financial accounting course. Those without a basic course in computer skills are required to complete CIS 200. Students must demonstrate strong quantitative ability. This may be accomplished by taking a calculus course (MAT 210).

Foreign Language Requirements. None.

Comprehensive Examination. All students must successfully complete the integrative seminar, which meets the comprehensive requirement established by the W. P. Carey School and Division of Graduate Studies for the MHSM degree.

Thesis Requirements. None.