USC Schedule of Classes

Introduction to insurance payer types, functions, actuarial pricing methods, network design and business operations impacting the provision of health benefits and reimbursement for medical products and services. Recommended preparation: undergraduate degree in pharmacy, medicine, other healthcare, economics and administrative sciences or related disciplines; enrollment in a related MS or PhD program.

Critical principles of leadership, communication, best practice marketing presentations, project management techniques, business innovations and strategy. Use of case studies, team projects, real world examples.

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.