Master of Science in Nursing: Health Care Systems Management Program

H.C.S.M. Program-Online

The H.C.S.M. program focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a variety of leadership positions in health care organizations. Of the 36 credit hours required, 12 are devoted to core courses. The remaining 24 credit hours focus on didactic and clinical aspects of the major. The H.C.S.M. curriculum is delivered online.

The H.C.S.M. Curriculum

Core Courses:
  NURS C700: Theoretical Perspectives in Nursing    
  NURS C724: Outcome Measurements and Data Management    
  NURS C735: Advanced Research Methods    
  NURS C740: Health Care Systems    
Major Courses:
  NURS C704: Advanced Role Integration    
  NURS C709: Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare    
  NURS C712: Financial Resources I    
  NURS C716: Managed Care Methodologies    
  NURS C732: Disease Resource Management    
  NURS C744: Financial Resources II    
  NURS C748: Human Resources Management    
 

NURS C752: H.C.S.M. Practicum

    
       

The H.C.S.M. Practicum

A preceptor model of mentorship will be used in which care managers and nurse managers in local and regional health care organizations play a substantial role in the practical component of the program.