Graduate Study
Executive Leader MS Health Systems Administration
Program Overview
The Executive Leader MS program in health systems administration is designed for colleagues with a bachelor's degree in healthcare, information technology, business, and/or education, and three to five years of managerial experience within their industry. The program's interdisciplinary focus makes it attractive to those with bachelor's degrees in related subjects who also have extensive experience in various sectors of health care such as senior living, pharmacy, food service, development, fundraising, marketing, and communications. Executive Leader course work focuses on all aspects of strategic skill development in the areas of leadership and planning. The focal point of the interaction with the Cleveland Clinic in Naples, Fla., is the "healing hospitality" leadership practices found in the clinic for the business of caring.
Curriculum Review
The program consists of nine unique courses that provide a total of 36 quarter credit hours. Up to 12 quarter credit hours are earned for health-care industry experience. An application-oriented approach is found in classroom projects and discussions.
0635-820 Health Systems Economics and Finance
0635-830 Health Systems Planning
0635-840 Health Systems Policy and Law
0635-882 Bioethics
0624-770 Service Leadership: Examining and Implementing Change
0625-750 Elements of Service Management
0625-842 Customer Relationship Management
0625-844 Breakthrough Thinking
0626-735 Human Capital Strategies
The Executive leader option is offered on site at RIT or via distance learning. Course delivery and scheduling are designed to alleviate significant disruptions to career, family and other commitments. Students in the program will bring their personal computers to class and be able to use the RIT MyCourses Online System to access support services, as well as the library, for research. On-site classes will run from Thursday afternoon through Monday morning. Although rigorous, the focused nature of the program provides constant motivation and assistance to help students succeed.
The program may be completed in an accelerated format, with students completing their studies in five academic quarters or over the course of two years. This format is designed to accommodate the working professional.
For more information on this highly focused, strategic program, visit the program website at www.rit.edu/healthsystems.
Career Outcomes
Job TitlesHospital administrator, nursing home administrator, clinical manager, consultant
Functions
Improve efficiency in health care facilities; quality improvement; direct activities in clinical areas; oversee finance, human resources, and information management.
Recent Employers
Strong Memorial Hospital, Genesee Hospital, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Preferred Care