Read more if your goal is to: 

• to be in a leadership role,
• learn how to identify and solve efficiency problems in healthcare systems, and
• learn from experienced faculty members with proven track records in the field.

This twelve (12) month Executive Master of Science in Health Systems–Manhattan Program is designed to provide individuals with a bachelor’s degree the opportunity to gain sufficient knowledge and skills for modeling, analyzing and/or designing healthcare delivery systems and processes.

Overview

The Industrial and Systems Engineering and Systems Science disciplines play a significant role in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare systems. Over the years, they have helped healthcare facilities improve total quality management, scheduling and sequencing in outpatient clinics, and operational control, such as medical records and patient turnaround time in emergency rooms to name a few. With the ultimate goal being continuous process improvement, the research methodology looks at current work flow, identifies bottlenecks, and finally proposes solutions and recommendations, using a number of tools, such as modeling and simulation, problem solving, statistical analysis, operations research, human factors engineering and data mining.  The focus will be on improving safety, cost, quality, and efficiency of healthcare delivery processes.

Requirements for Admission

Based on your educational background and interest, the Systems Science and Industrial Engineering (SSIE) Department will determine if your degree will be a Master of Science in Systems Science or a Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering – with a Health Systems Concentration.

Master of Science in Systems Science – Health Systems Concentration: Candidates with a baccalaureate degree in any field may apply for admission to this program.

Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering – Health Systems Concentration: Holders of a baccalaureate degree in engineering or a related field may apply for admission to this program.

For both Master’s Degrees, the following requirements apply:

• A completed application, current resume, two letters of recommendation and a personal statement.
• The student must maintain at least a B average.
• An acceptable Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score: A request to waive the GRE requirement may be made. The request should be included in the application package and must be reviewed/approved by the Graduate Director.

Immediate Feedback Opportunity

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Applications Deadline

Admission to the Program is done on a rolling basis with early applications encouraged.  Click here to apply.

How Do I Obtain Guidance and/or Additional Information?

Marge Swiercz Clark
E-mail: msclark@binghamton.edu
Phone: 607-777-6511

Sponsored by the Binghamton University Alumni Association