Program Overview
The Health Services Management and Policy at University of South Carolina is a MPH programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Health Services Management and Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 13,704 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,399 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Columbia, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Services Management and Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Health Care Management and Organization
- Issues in Health Care Information Management
- Introduction to Health Services Delivery and Policy
- Finance in Health Administration
- Health Politics
- Health Economics
- Health Services Research Methods
- Health Planning
- Health Law
- Financing of Health Care
- Health Care Management Accounting
- Health Services Administration
- International Health
- Health Care Marketing
- Public Health Leadership
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In order to complete the application you will need to gather several pieces of information including the following:
- A Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree is required before enrollment, with an official transcript of undergraduate work. Pending completion of the degree, an official transcript of all coursework taken to date is required.
- Official Graduate Record Examination scores (GRE) or GMAT scores must be submitted. Applicants with a terminal degree (MD or JD or PhD) can be considered for waiver of GRE/GMAT scores on a case-by-case basis.
- Foreign applicants whose native language is not English must submit TOEFL scores (Test of English as a Foreign Language). If prior academic work in the United States illustrates that the student is proficient in English, this requirement may be waived, with the concurrence of the Graduate School.
- Two letters of recommendation must be submitted from persons who can reflect upon the applicant\xc2\x92s prior academic and/or professional performance.
- A career goal statement and a current resume must be provided.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,704 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,399 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,704 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,399 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Carolina directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Columbia, United States
University of South Carolina is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months