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Health Care Operational Excellence
The quality and efficiency of health care systems are of increasing importance at every level and dimension of society. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care services management is projected to grow 32 percent by 2029. This creates a growing need for thought leaders who can apply the principles of continuous improvement, employee engagement, value stream mapping and operational excellence across their health care organization, thereby improving patient and employee experiences in St. Louis and around the world.
The Master of Health Care Operational Excellence (MHOE) from the Sever Institute at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis can help you advance with the knowledge, leadership and skills needed to establish, implement and oversee critical process analysis and continuous improvement initiatives in the growing field of health care.
From your first course and throughout the program, you will learn theories combined with real-world applications, strengthening your management acumen, collaborative problem solving, interpersonal communication and leadership competencies.
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Curriculum
The 30-unit (10-course) MHOE is intended for practitioners and process managers in the health care industry. Students in this program will enable health care professionals to lead teams and significant initiatives in an operational excellence environment.
A 15-unit (five-course) graduate certificate in Health Care Operational Excellence is also available and can be transferred into the degree program at any time. A graduate certificate is an excellent option for individuals wishing to advance their careers, with a shorter time commitment than a degree.
MHOE courses are available in evening and online formats, and are designed with input from employers, thought leaders and practitioners, and taught by leading health care professionals, experts and executives.
Students learn project management fundamentals, navigating organizational change, service and finance, and emerging issues in health care and related service organizations. The program also addresses the more nuanced human factors and topics of personal leadership and resilience.
Registration, Tuition Fees & Payment Policies
Qualified veterans: WashU McKelvey School of Engineering and the VA will cover 100 percent of your graduate tuition.
Although certificate programs do not qualify for federal loan programs, loans are still available for the master's degrees. For more information, contact Johanna Sengheiser (jsengheiser@wustl.edu).
Program Checklists & Course Information
Each of our graduate programs has a unique mix of required coursework and additional electives. Courses are updated regularly to ensure our students are prepared for the latest in industry knowledge and application. Check out the Health Care Operational Excellence program checklist for both master's and graduate certificate requirements.
All course information, including course descriptions and section listings, can be found in our digital catalog the Bulletin.
