Questions and Answers About Healthcare Leadership and Management
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the UT Dallas Master’s in Healthcare Leadership and Management degree, including links and resources if you’re interested in the student experience at Jindal School of Management.
Why the Master’s in Healthcare Leadership and Management?
Getting a master’s degree exposes you to a broad array of thinking and experiences that will set you apart from your peer group. Most senior leaders in healthcare organizations have an advanced degree related to healthcare.
Anyone who is interested in advancing their career in the business of healthcare, particularly into a managerial position or above. About half of students enter the program while working in the healthcare industry, and the other half have little to no work experience.
While the core curriculum in the two degrees is similar, at UT Dallas, we recognize the importance of leaders as change agents in the healthcare industry. Our classes are designed to give you the competencies you need to lead, not just manage.
The healthcare industry is changing rapidly, and graduates can expect to fill leadership and administration roles in a variety of functional areas. Our classes are designed to give you the competencies you need to lead, not just manage.
Classes are taught by a variety of professors with healthcare industry experience. From consultants to chief financial officers to hospital administrators, you will learn from experts with hundreds of years of combined experience in healthcare..
Academics FAQs
No. While you may complete some of your courses online, most courses require your attendance at in-person classes. Note: Any University guidelines regarding COVID-19 precautions will supersede typical requirements.
Because many students complete the degree program while working, core healthcare leadership and management classes are offered in the evenings, typically beginning at 4 p.m. or 7 p.m. Elective classes are offered during the day, in the evening, on weekends and online.
The program is 36 credit hours. Students typically complete the program in 18 months to 30 months.
Yes. The program is designed so students may complete the program while working. Many students who work full time choose to complete the program on a part-time basis.
No. An internship is not required in order to graduate, but we strongly encourage any student who has not worked or interned in the healthcare industry to complete an internship.
The Jindal School offers several certificate programs, including Lean Six Sigma in Healthcare Quality and Healthcare Information Technology . These are considered separate programs, but some or all of the courses may overlap with your degree requirements.
The Jindal School offers several certificate programs, including Lean Six Sigma in Healthcare Quality and Healthcare Information Technology . These are considered separate programs, but some or all of the courses may overlap with your degree requirements.
Career FAQs
Despite recent job losses in the industry (particularly in ambulatory services and physician offices), we expect that the healthcare industry will continue to be one of the largest industries in the United States. COVID-19 has accelerated change in healthcare in areas like telemedicine and artificial intelligence, and strong business leaders will be needed to innovate and manage this change.
Because the healthcare industry is enormous and complex, jobs held by graduates vary considerably, from insurance to quality control and information technology to human resources.
Because healthcare systems vary dramatically by country, it is generally rare for an American healthcare company to sponsor a visa for administrative personnel. We recommend that you reach out to companies directly if you have questions about their visa sponsorship policies, as they vary by company and job type.
Application FAQs
Visit the Graduate Admission office website here to begin your application.
Email interest@utdallas.edu or call 1-972-883-2270.
Yes. About 70% of Jindal School students receive some sort of financial assistance. You can find University-wide financial aid information ,and learn about Jindal School-specific graduate scholarships.
Student Testimonials
Kennedy Shaffer, MS’20
Patient Coordinator, Identity Eyecare
Upon graduation, I approached one of my professors with my dilemma, and he introduced me to ‘the business of healthcare.’ I have been hooked ever since!
Nora Tassabhji, MS’18
Senior Regulatory Associate, UT Southwestern Medical Center
The program perfectly aligned my healthcare and business interests hand in hand. The resources you can access as a student are unmatched.
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