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Bachelor of Science in Health Science - Health Systems Management Traditional Pathway George Mason University, USA

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Full Time

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$11904 for 12-16 credit hours

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Course summary

The health systems management concentration prepares graduates to serve in entry-level administrative and support positions in many health-related agencies and organizations. In addition to a traditional pathway of study, an accelerated pathway is available to graduates of associate degree programs in allied health who wish to continue their education toward a bachelor’s degree.

Program modules

GCH 300 Community Health and Epidemiology, GCH 332 Concepts of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention throughout the Life Span, HAP 301 Health Care Delivery in the United States, HAP 334 Role Development for Administration Majors, HAP 360 Introduction to Health Information Systems, HAP 395 Health Care Finance, HAP 396 Strategic Health Management and Planning, HAP 410 Introduction to Health/Medical Practice Management, HAP 416 Leadership and Management in Health Systems I, HAP 417 Leadership and Management in Health Systems II, HAP 442 Introduction to Health Care Politics and Policy, HAP 445 Introduction to Health Services Research.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants should have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) for course work completed in grades 9 through 12. Level of difficulty of course work selected throughout high school, particularly in the areas of English, mathematics, social studies, laboratory science, and foreign language. A minimum TOEFL score of 88 or higher on the internet-based exam, 230 or higher on the computer-based exam, and 570 or higher on the paper-based exam or a minimum score of 6.5 on IELTS is required. A minimum score of 450 or higher on the SAT I critical reading section or an ACT-English score of 20 or higher is also required.

George Mason University accepts IELTS*

* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

George Mason University

Department name

College of Health and Human Services, Department of Health Administration and Policy

Venue / office name

College of Health and Human Services, Department of Health Administration and Policy

Address

MS 1J3 Northeast Module
4400 University Drive
FAIRFAX
Virginia
22030

Venue description

Programs within the Department of Health Administration and Policy provides students with the skills and tools to work in one of three capacities: leaders and executive-level managers in evolving health systems; health policy analysts; or consultants and managers of electronic commerce and technology products and enterprises in the health system.

Telephone number

+1 703 993 1929

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

The University offers five on-campus housing areas accommodating almost 5000 residents in a variety of traditional, suite and apartment style living environments. Presidents Park houses over 1100 first-year students in 12 residence halls. All rooms are furnished with beds, desks, chairs, dressers and closets. Carpets and window treatments are provided. Each floor community is composed of about 28-40 residents, who reside in double, triple, or quad rooms and shared common bathrooms. Presidents Park is a non-smoking and alcohol free housing area. The DUCC Housing Area provides two types of living options with traditional-style housing in University Commons and suite-sytle housing in Dominion and Commonwealth Halls. The TAP Housing Area provides two types of apartment-style living options to over 600 upperclass residents in Townhouses and Student Apartments. There are 34 two-bedroom townhouses, each accommodating four residents. The townhouses include a living/dining room, full-sized kitchen, two full bathrooms, small patio/porch, washer and dryer, and full furnishings. This complex houses upperclass residents, and is the campus housing area most like an independent living situation. The YRC Housing Area provides apartment-style living to upperclass students in Liberty Square and Potomac Heights. Chesapeake is the newest residential neighborhood which opened in phases from August 2007 through May 2008. It consists of a variety of unit types and accommodates 1032 students in five residential buildings, each with an elevator. As a predominantly sophomore area, the units consist of mainly single and double bedrooms with shared bathrooms (generally 4 students per bathroom). Group living areas and study lounges are located throughout the buildings.

Distance from international airport

23.6 Km from Washington Dulles International Airport

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