Who Should Apply

The Master of Science in Clinical Service Operations program is designed for health care and related industry professionals who aspire to leadership positions in operations management.

The goal of this clinical leadership program is to provide physicians, clinicians, nurses, industry leaders, allied health professionals and administrators with the operations management training they need to lead teams, optimize efficiency and improve the patient experience. 

Applicants should hold an advanced degree, such as an MD, PhD, BSN or MBBS. Typical applicants have at least five years of clinical experience or requisite work experience in a clinical setting. Applications will be considered based on a combination of experience and education.

Visit our admissions page for additional information or email mcso@hms.harvard.edu.

Ideal candidates include:

  • Administrators
  • Advanced practice clinicians
  • Allied health professionals
  • Clinical leaders
  • Clinicians
  • Executives from health-related industries
  • Medical directors
  • Nurses
  • Physicians

Students accepted into the program must demonstrate, through grades and performance in graduate-level training, the potential to learn effectively in a rigorous educational environment.

Faculty Directors J. Kevin Tucker and Mara Bloom provide an overview

Dr. J Kevin Tucker
Faculty Directors J. Kevin Tucker and Mara Bloom provide an overview of the program