Welcome to Health Systems Management! The Department of Health Systems Management prepares individuals for successful domestic and international careers in health systems management, research, and policy. The HSM academic community is comprised of students from diverse backgrounds. Many students have previous work experience, but highly motivated and focused recent undergraduates are also admitted to programs of study. Students arrive from all over the United States and abroad to attend on-campus and executive programs and to participate in the rebuilding of New Orleans, one of America’s most unique and historic cities. Through focused field placements, HSM students work closely with organizational leaders to address the many post-Katrina healthcare issues in the local community. As the challenges have increased, so has the involvement and impact our students have had in the rebirth of New Orleans and the surrounding communities. We welcome applicants with energy, commitment, and a desire to make a difference in the health and health care systems in our local communities and in communities throughout the world. | 
