Optimizing Healthcare Supply Chains
Addressing the demand for skilled professionals in the healthcare and supply chain industries. The program will prepare students to tackle critical challenges in healthcare supply chains, including improving operational efficiency, navigating global logistics networks, and managing resources during crises such as pandemics and natural disasters.
Why it Matters
The healthcare industry relies on complex supply chain systems to ensure the availability of life-saving equipment, medications, and services. Recent global events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, competition by emerging nations, and natural disasters, highlighted vulnerabilities in these systems. This program positions UNO graduates as leaders equipped to make data-driven decisions, enhance resilience, and contribute to a more efficient healthcare ecosystem that will enhance patient care, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency.
Program Highlights
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Combines expertise from healthcare, logistics, and business fields.
- Focus on Innovation: Students will explore cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and blockchain.
- Real-World Applications: Features partnerships with local and national healthcare organizations for practical experience.
HLSCM Admissions and Degree Requirements
Admissions and degree requirements are presented in the UNO Graduate Catalog.
UNO Graduate Studies provides information on tuition, fees, and other factors to consider.
Please note that the application fee is charged by the Office of Graduate Studies, and the HLSCM program does not have the ability to waive it or cover this cost for students.
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For additional questions, please reach out to Dr. John Erickson Jr (johnerickson@unomaha.edu).
HLSCM Degree Requirements
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Core Courses |
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Supply Chain Management |
3 credits |
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Healthcare Analytics for Business |
3 credits |
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CPH 502 |
Health Services Administration |
3 credits |
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CPH 565 |
Healthcare Finance |
3 credits |
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Supply Chain Integration |
3 credits |
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Electives (You must take 15 credits from this list, each course is 3 credits) |
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International Logistics Management |
3 credits | |
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Supply Chain Analytics |
3 credits | |
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Emerging Trends in Supply Chain Management |
3 credits | |
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Project Management |
3 credits | |
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Global Sourcing and Innovation |
3 credits | |
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Managerial Neogtiation Strategies |
3 credits | |
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Industrial Purchasing and Logistics Management |
3 credits | |
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CPH 563 |
Strategic Planning & Management in Public Health |
3 credits |
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CPH 566 |
Health Policy |
3 credits |
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CPH 568 |
Global Health Systems |
3 credits |
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CPH 569 |
Health Administration Leadership |
3 credits |
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CPH 580 |
Health Care Organizational Theory & Behavior |
3 credits |
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Total Credits |
30 |
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Application Deadlines (Fall 2025 and Spring 2026)
- Fall: July 1 (June 1 for international applicants)
- Spring: November 1
- Applicants must have the following foundation courses completed for unconditional admission.
- 3 hours of undergraduate-level business management or public administration
- 3 hours of undergraduate-level math or statistics.