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Chair: Kristina M. Ropella, Ph.D.
Director of Graduate Studies: Jay R. Goldberg, Ph.D., P.E.
marquette.edu/engineering/hctm/

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Degree Offered

Master of Science, Plan B only

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Program Description

The healthcare technologies management program is a collaborative effort between Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin that combines management, technology and health care. The objective of the program is to educate professionals capable of managing the design, development, commercialization and regulatory compliance of diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices, and the implementation, utilization and assessment of hospital-based healthcare technologies.

Healthcare institutions, medical device companies, and healthcare consulting firms have a growing need for skilled professionals with technical and managerial skills, and an understanding of healthcare delivery and regulatory environments. Graduates of the program will have the education and skills needed to pursue career opportunities in clinical, industrial, and consulting environments. The program meets the needs of recent undergraduates seeking an advanced degree as well as employed engineers interested in opportunities to prepare for career advancement.

Elective courses, professional projects and internship opportunities enable students to customize their training to meet individual needs, interests and career goals. With the assistance of a faculty and industry/clinical adviser, students are required to design and complete a professional project in healthcare technologies management. This project will help develop skills that will be useful in the clinical or industrial environment.

The course offerings and schedules are designed to allow working students to pursue this master of science degree on a part-time basis. Full-time students can complete the program in three terms (12 months). Course topics include: technology assessment, ethics of technology utilization, standards and regulations, product development and the environment of healthcare delivery.

Students who do not have an adequate undergraduate background in business may also be required to complete one or more of the following graduate business foundation courses in preparation for the core business courses.

ACCO 6000	Accounting Foundations	2
ECON 6000	Economics Foundations	2
INTE 6000	Information Technology Foundations	2
MANA 6000	Mathematics Foundations	2
MANA 6001	Statistics Foundations	2

Also see the Graduate School of Management Bulletin's transfer of credit policy regarding maximum business course transfer limits and requirements.

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Prerequisites for Admission

Applications are accepted from students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics or a related field from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.000 (on a 4.000 scale).

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Application Requirements

Applicants must submit, directly to the Marquette University Graduate School:

1. A completed online application form and fee.
2. Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette.
3. Three letters of recommendation.
4. A statement of purpose stating career goals and how the program will help in reaching those goals.
5. GRE (General Test only) average score of 60% minimum, GMAT, or Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), average of 9 on the individual scores. (Waived for individuals with a doctoral degree.)
6. (For international applicants only) a TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency. A minimum score of 580 on the paper-based version or 237 on the computer-based version is required. Minimum scoring for the Internet-based version is still being established for this program.

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General Information

All admitted students are required to obtain and follow the department’s Graduate Student Handbook, which contains complete details about the program and degree requirements. This handbook is available through the Biomedical Engineering Office (414) 288-3375 and website at marquette.edu/engineering/hctm/. 

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