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Argosy University Programs

Health Services Management
Master of Science

College of Health Sciences

MS, Health Services Management

Program Information

The Master of Science (MS) in Health Services Management degree program at Argosy University, Twin Cities is designed to provide a comprehensive course of graduate study to prepare health service providers and managers for the challenges of modern health care. The program recognizes the value of applied research in solving the problems of today’s health systems, and is designed to encourage the acquisition of sustainable research methods and skills. The program curriculum is intended to provide students with an advanced understanding of contemporary business practices, modern healthcare systems and organization, policy development and planning techniques, management and leadership strategies, health behaviors, financial management, and analytical research methods. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to fully utilize proven healthcare management methods, while developing new theories and applications relevant to modern healthcare management.

Program Outcomes
Program Outcome One: Management Theory and Practice
• Competency 1.a Marketing Management
Analyze the interrelationship of the structure, market, and positioning of a healthcare organization.
• Competency 1.b Operations Management
Analyze and summarize effective operations management strategies among diverse healthcare organizational environments.
• Competency 1.c Financial Management
Apply analytical skills in economics and financial issues in the health services and related industries.
• Competency 1.d Human Resource Management
Integrate human resource strategies with organizational objectives for healthcare organizations.

Program Outcome Two: Leadership and Change Management
• Analyze various leadership techniques and characteristics that support various types of healthcare organizational missions/visions and are effective in a changing healthcare environment.

Program Outcome Three: Decision Making and Research
• Analyze healthcare data using contemporary statistical and non-statistical methods and related information to formulate a plan to improve healthcare service delivery (i.e., organizational/operational effectiveness and efficiency).

Program Outcome Four: Ethics, Healthcare Law, and Risk Management
• Assess and apply ethical, legal, and risk management information related to effective health facility operations.

Program Outcome Five: Healthcare Policy
• Assess the effects of current healthcare policy on various types of healthcare organizations/settings.

Program Outcome Six: Interpersonal Communication Effectiveness and Professional Development
• Present information, orally and in writing, that is concise, clear, organized, supported, and persuasive in a professional manner appropriate to the healthcare industry and supporting the professional development of health services managers.

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Enhance your career potential by enrolling in the MS in Health Services Management degree program at Argosy University, Twin Cities. You can learn more about specific financial aid programs (available to those who qualify) on our Financial Aid & Scholarships pages, or by contacting us to request more information.

Tuition Data for this program at Argosy University, Twin Cities

Below is the current tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

Books & Digital Resources$1350
Program Fees$950
Room & Board$0
Tuition$23984

The financial aid office uses an estimate of direct and indirect costs to determine how much financial aid a student may be eligible for. Direct costs include tuition, fees, some books and supplies, and institutional housing. Indirect costs include estimates of other living expenses, transportation and personal expenses. Housing costs may be considered direct or indirect. Examples of the costs of attendance estimates used can be found by clicking here.

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    Program Costs
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    How much will this program cost me?

    A:

    Below is the institution tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

    Books & Digital Resources$1350
    Program Fees$950
    Room & Board$0
    Tuition$23984
    *optional where available

    Median Debt
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    What are my financing options to pay for the program?

    A:

    Because fewer than 10 students graduated from this program during the government-mandated reporting period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, we are not disclosing this information to protect their privacy.

    Success
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    How long will it take me to complete this program?

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    Because fewer than 10 students graduated from this program during the government-mandated reporting period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, we are not disclosing this information to protect their privacy.

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    What percentage of students find employment in their field or a related field?

    A:

    The accreditation agency and/or state at this location does not require the disclosure of placement rates.

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    What are the job opportunities for graduates of this program?

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    For more information on job opportunities in this field of study, see the following links on career paths that may be open to you after studying in this field: The job opportunities links are for general information purposes. The program you have selected could have different outcomes. Please check with your admissions registrar for detailed information.

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