International Health Management, MIHM
Business, Global health, Health Administration, Health Care Delivery, Health Care Quality, Health Care Systems, Health Economics, Health Finance, Health Policy, Health Systems, Healthcare, Integrative Health Care, International Public Health
Learn to develop transdisciplinary approaches for tackling global challenges and generating social impact in health and health care --- fully online. Build the skill sets pertaining to policy, economics, finance, quality and safety required at the leadership and management levels of an enterprise.
The MIHM degree is offered by Arizona State University in partnership with the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.
Ideal for students seeking a career in international health systems management, this Master of International Health Management program advances the core principles of the PLuS Alliance to develop solutions to global challenges and generate social impact in health and health care.
The collaborative and international nature of the program provides students access to global academic networks and industry partners. Students in the program build knowledge in leadership and management, including in policy, economics, finance, quality and safety --- from the combined expertise of faculty at two world-renowned research universities.
After completing courses in health care management, finance and comparative health systems, students choose an area of focus in health economics, health informatics, hospital management or quality improvement in health care.
- College/school:
College of Health Solutions
- Location: Online
30 credit hours including the required capstone course (HCD 550)
Required Core (6 credit hours) Track Courses (12 credit hours) Electives (9 credit hours) Research (2 credit hours) Culminating Experience (1 credit hour) Additional Curriculum Information Students select from tracks in health economics, health informatics, hospital management, or quality improvement in health care. Courses may not count toward both the track and the elective areas. Students should see the academic unit for an approved list of track and elective courses. The research requirement is taken in preparation for the capstone course. Students complete HCD 592 for one credit hour twice in consecutive terms prior to HCD 550.
HCD 532 Health Care Management and Finance (3)
HCD 537 Comparative Heath Care Systems (3)
HCD 592 Research (2)
HCD 550 Capstone (1)
Coursework taken for this program is provided through ASU and the University of New South Wales; students should see the academic unit for guidance on enrollment in UNSW courses.
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Health Solutions.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's degree or equivalent or master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a related field, such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, nursing, public health, pharmacy, biomedical informatics, social work, premed, prehealth, nutrition or health promotion.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- three references (academic or professional)
- personal statement
- resume or curriculum vitae
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
A personal statement must be submitted that explains how the applicant plans to contribute to the health care system after obtaining the degree, how the program will help the applicant achieve their goals, what the applicant's career aspirations are, and what interested the applicant in this degree program.
Contact information for three references is required. References will be contacted via email to submit a letter of recommendation. References must be academic or related professional sources. Three letters of recommendation from either academic or professional sources are required; reference letters from friends and relatives are not accepted. Letters demonstrating involvement in health care, community service or leadership are encouraged.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | 07/15 | Priority |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | 11/15 | Priority |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 04/15 | Priority |
The PLuS Alliance partnership combines the strengths of three leading research universities from three continents --- Arizona State University, King's College London and UNSW Sydney --- to create and share knowledge that will solve pressing educational and societal challenges.
Students have the opportunity to engage with peers and specialists across the globe through PLuS-partner courses offered online. Through this PLuS Alliance collaborative degree program, students develop transferable global competencies and gain exposure to international teaching and academic content. https://www.plusalliance.org/global-learning-network-programmes
There is a significant growth market for graduates with skills in international health management, given aging populations and the need for a health care workforce competent in informatics, leadership and finance.
Major sites of employment for graduates include:
- hospital systems
- nursing homes and similar facilities
- outpatient clinics
College of Health Solutions
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
