D'Amore-McKim School of Business

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The MS in Management: Digital Transformation in Healthcare program combines the power of Northeastern University and the world’s #1 hospital—the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. You’ll learn cutting-edge skills to become a digital change agent and innovation leader in the healthcare field.

Online
Location
Part-Time
Commitment
12–24 Months
Duration of Program
Fall
Entry Terms
No
Meets F1 Visa Requirements
Overview

The MS in Management with a concentration in Digital Transformation in Healthcare from the D’Amore-McKim School of Business is an innovative program that can help you lead the adoption of healthcare technologies to improve workflows, efficiency, and patient care. Created and taught in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, you’ll master technical skills, regulatory frameworks, and managerial competencies so you can be a part of the next generation of healthcare pioneers.

This flexible, online program is ideal for current healthcare managers and executives who want to utilize cutting-edge techniques and enhance technological skills; current healthcare workers who want to move into a healthcare management career; and nonhealthcare managers/executives who want to transition into the healthcare field.

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Unique Features

  • Define what’s next in healthcare with leadership-level skills, including strategic planning and change management.
  • Learn from world-leading experts in innovation and healthcare technology from the D’Amore-McKim School of Business and the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.
  • Sharpen your knowledge through an immersive, personal online learning experience with on-demand course content, weekly faculty connect sessions and office hours, group discussions and projects, and more.
  • Experience real-world scenarios with case studies drawn directly from the Mayo Clinic.

Program Objectives

The MS in Management: Digital Transformation in Healthcare was designed as a first-of-its-kind way to prepare you for the new world of digital healthcare. You’ll become a digital change agent and learn from academic and healthcare experts from the D’Amore-McKim School of Business and the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. 

Career Outlook

The healthcare industry underwent a digital revolution during the pandemic with the immediate utilization of telemedicine and other emerging technologies. 

As a graduate of this program, you will be able to: 

  • Apply frameworks for strategic management of healthcare organizations, innovation, management of technology, and change management.
  • Implement strategic innovation, growth, and new supply chain practices. 
  • Understand the future of healthcare delivery organizations.
  • Evaluate tools that are driving digital transformation in healthcare, including wearable devices, telehealth and telemedicine, and personalized medicine.

Accreditation Information

Northeastern University is accredited by NECHE (The New England Commission of Higher Education, Inc.).

The D’Amore-McKim School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International—the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.

Testimonials

"This program is going to create that next generation of innovators who will improve healthcare globally."

John Halamka, MD, president of the Mayo Clinic Platform digital healthcare initiative and co-director of the program

"We have people who have clear insight into where healthcare is headed―spanning the continuum of care, including in the home, and others who know how data and analytics drive better, more personalized care."

Marc Meyer, the Robert J. Shillman professor of entrepreneurship and the Matthews distinguished professor

"The frameworks and methods we will teach will help students synthesize creative design, medical science, and digital technologies to do some good for the world. That is what makes healthcare transformation, and this program, so special."

Marc Meyer, the Robert J. Shillman professor of entrepreneurship and the Matthews distinguished professor

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Admissions

A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-50 university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

Program Costs

$24K *
Tuition

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.

Requirements

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Personal statement
  • Current resumé
  • Two letters of professional recommendation
  • Academic transcript(s)
  • Permanent residency card (if applicable)

GMAT/GRE required? Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business is currently test-optional and does not require applicants to submit GRE or GRE scores. For more information, review our admissions policies.

English language proficiency: English proficiency, both written and verbal, is necessary for success in D’Amore-McKim classrooms. For more information, review our admissions policies.

Are You an International Student? Find everything you need, from tuition and financial aid to deadlines and procedures, here.

Admissions Details Learn more about the D’Amore-McKim School of Business admissions process, policies, and required materials.

Admissions Dates

We admit students four times per year – early fall, late fall, early spring, and late spring.

Spring 2023 Application Deadline: December 2, 2022 
Spring 2023 Part II Application Deadline: February 3, 2023 
Fall 2023 Application Deadline: August 11, 2023 
Fall 2023 Part II Application Deadline: October 2, 2023 

Curriculum

Industry-aligned courses for in-demand careers.


For 100+ years, we’ve designed our programs with one thing in mind—your success. Explore the current program requirements and course descriptions, all designed to meet today’s industry needs and must-have skills.

 

Experiential Learning

As a student in this program, you’ll learn from a team of star experts from Northeastern’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business and the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. The collective real-world expertise of the program’s faculty ensures that the skills you learn are directly applicable to your chosen career path.  

  • Coursework is entirely online. Access your courses from anywhere. 
  • Lectures are organized into weekly modules, which you can access via on-demand videos or interactive transcripts. 
  • Pace yourself through online lectures. 
  • Attend weekly faculty connect sessions.
  • Join optional live office hours to dive deeper into the material.
  • Access unique content, such as regular video spotlights with experts from the Mayo Clinic. 
  • Engage in opportunities for mentorship, a learning concierge, a buzzing community of fellow learners, and more.

You’ll learn by doing, not just reading and viewing. You’ll practice and get feedback throughout the course, not just at the endpoint. You’ll analyze examples, interact with experts, do hands-on projects, and more.

Faculty

Our Faculty

Northeastern University faculty represents a broad cross-section of professional practices and fields, including finance, education, biomedical science, management, and the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside you to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.

Students

By enrolling in Northeastern, you’ll gain access to students at 14 campus locations, 300,000+ alumni, and 2,900+ employer partners worldwide. Our global university system provides students unique opportunities to think locally and act globally while serving as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

Below is a look at where our business alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.

 

  • Where They Work

    • New Balance
    • Entrepreneur
    • PBS Distribution
    • Market One International
    • Copyright Clearance Center

  • What They Do

    • Licensing Coordinator
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Project Management
    • Account Manager
    • Marketing Manager

  • What They're Skilled At

    • Project Management
    • Strategic Planning
    • Management
    • Leadership

 

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