Discover Viterbi: Health Systems Management Engineering Professor David Belson USC Viterbi School of Engineering

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1 Discover Viterbi: Health Systems Management Engineering Professor David Belson USC Viterbi School of Engineering March 26, 2013

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3 Today s Program The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering Master of Science in Health Systems Management Engineering Program Overview Application Criteria Graduation Requirements Distance Education Network (DEN@Viterbi) Tuition & Fees Q&A

4 University of Southern California Oldest private university in western U.S. founded in ,000 Students: 18,000 Undergrads 22,000 Graduates 3,500 full-time faculty Diverse student population Located in Los Angeles

5 1.International Reputation for Excellence USC Engineering: Points of Distinction 2.New Announcements: Named Top 10 Graduate Engineering Program by US News and World Report (2013 Edition) Ranked #1 in both the Online Graduate Engineering Program and Online Computer Information Technology Program (Computer Science) rankings by the US News and World Report (2013 Edition). 3. World Class Faculty & Research 4. The Trojan Family Network: 60,000+ engineers strong 5. Unique engineering programs available online, on site & on campus. 6. Complete range of programs PhD, Masters & Bachelors Degrees Graduate Certificates Continuing Education Short Courses Custom Programs

6 David Belson, Ph.D Meet Professor David Belson Teach, research, consult, speak regarding health care. Operations improvement in health care Previously worked for Ernst & Young & IBM Helped over 20 hospitals in recent years as well as clinics and associations Research in radiology, ED, surgery, GI

7 Health Systems Management Engineering HSME Degree Operations improvement classes Operations Improvement in health care Lean & Six Sigma in health care Information systems in health care Health care classes Problems and issues in health care Finance, economics and policy Technology and information systems

8 Health Systems Management Engineering We work on: Health care systems, Hospitals, Clinics, doctor s offices Productivity improvement and reducing costs Doctors and nurses provide care, Engineers provide: Improved access Less waiting Higher Quality Productivity

9 Health Systems Management Engineering Our faculty s research & projects: Clinical Effectiveness, Chronic diseases Information Technology Computer simulation Operations improvements Research grants: Federal State Foundations and Hospitals

10 Health Systems Management Engineering Projects: Models Time studies Facilities Change management Equipment Effectiveness

11 MS in Health Systems Management Engineering Program Details A minimum of 34 units is required for the MS in Health Systems Engineering Management degree. Required core courses: 15 units Breadth courses: 20 units

12 MS in Health Systems Management Engineering Program Details Required Courses (14 units): ISE 507 Six-Sigma Quality Resources for Health Care ISE 508 Health Care Operations Improvement PPD 509 Problems and Issues in the Health Field PPD 545 Human Behavior in Public Organizations Breadth Courses (20 units): Economics & Finance (2 Courses) Information Systems (1 Course) Management (2 Courses) Quantitative Methods (2 Courses)

13 Where our Alumni are working What do our students do? What do our graduates do? Consulting firms, hospital systems, other

14 Application Criteria for MS in Health Systems Mgmt. Engineering Undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Science) in engineering, math, or hard science from a regionally-accredited university To be competitive, a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is recommended Satisfactory scores on the general portion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) that are less than five years old Supplemental Materials: 3 Letters of Recommendation (Highly Recommended) Statement of Purpose (Required) Please visit viterbi.usc.edu/msdegrees for complete requirements

15 Application Deadlines FALL January 15 SPRING September 15 Apply Online:

16 Course Delivery Methods Methods of Course Delivery On-campus, full time 3 classes per semester years to complete degree Distance delivery via 1-2 classes per semester 3-4 years to complete degree

17 Pioneer in distance learning since 1972 Distance Education Network Online delivery makes earning an MS degree practical for working professionals Online and on-campus students have fully equivalent academic experiences and earn the same degree Technical Requirements: High-speed internet access (DSL/Cable minimum) Windows Media Player Adobe PDF Reader

18 Distance Education Network Program Admission Student USC Graduate Application & required materials On Campus Student USC Graduate Application & required materials Weekly Course Lectures Online with Interactivity On USC s Campus Online Course Archives (Lectures & Course Documents) * Assignments Submit electronically via or fax according to course deadlines Submit during lecture or lab according to course deadlines Exams Proctored location USC s campus Courses per Semester (Average) Degree Completion Requirements USC Diploma (No Distinction) units with a 3.0 GPA or above units with a 3.0 GPA or above *DEN@Viterbi sections only.

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20 Additional Info Limited Status Allows strong candidates to begin coursework before formal admission. Courses (maximum of 4 courses) can be applied toward degree program once admitted but limited status does not guarantee admission. Get Started: Tuition Deferment Students supported by company can defer up front payment of tuition until after the semester is over. Company must pay % of tuition to be eligible for program. For additional information:

21 Tuition & Fees for MS Student PER-COURSE TUITION Tuition for 3-Unit Course 500/600 level course: $1569 per unit $4,707 Degree Programs are units (9-11 courses) Tuition total is about $45,000 On-campus students will be required to pay $750- $900 in additional mandatory fees per semester

22 Getting Started For those interested in taking classes on campus: Visit USC campus Start your application: For those interested in DEN delivery Start as Limited Student for next semester or apply for admission at the link above

23 CONTACT US USC Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs e: p: w: viterbi.usc.edu/msdegrees