The 45-hour Masters in Health Systems Management (MHSM) and 57-hour MBA/MHSM dual degree programs are designed to prepare future executives to assume responsible positions in health care organizations. 

• The programs are designed to meet the needs of the working professional.
• Courses meet in the evening and on Saturday.
• Course formats are a blended delivery of online and lecture sessions.
• Skills in word processing and spreadsheet applications are utilized in the courses.
• The program emphasizes three general areas:

1. The Health Care Environment
   History and organization of the health care system, the utilization and quality of health care, policy and legal aspects.
2. Management Science
   Organizational and operational analysis, human resource management, financial and quantitative analysis.
3. Strategy and Leadership
   Strategic planning and leadership behavior with an emphasis on ethical, social and community responsibilities.

You Do Need	You Don't Need
Texas Common Application	A specific undergraduate major
2-Letters of Reference	GRE or GMAT score *Not Required
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