1. You are completing a follow-up interview for the following program
MS in Health Systems Management
2. Enter your ID code from the letter mailed to you A correct code is required for submission to count towards our analysis.
3. In what year did you graduate?
4. Overall, how satisfied were you with the graduate program?
Extremely satisfied Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Not at all satisfied
5. Would you recommend the GMU Health Systems Management Program to someone considering graduate education in health care management?
Definitely would recommend Probably would recommend Probably would not recommend Definitely would not recommend
6. To what extent have you sought advice from members of the faculty since graduation?
More than 10 times 5 to 9 times 1 to 4 times Have not sought advice from faculty (Go to question 8)
7. Since graduation, how helpful has faculty been when you have sought their advice?
Extremely helpful Very helpful Somewhat helpful Not helpful at all
8. To what extent were you challenged to do your best in the GMU Health Systems Management program?
Extremely challenged Very challenged Somewhat challenged Not challenged
9. The George Mason Health Systems Management program is a high quality academic program.
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
10. While in the graduate program, I received the kind of academic guidance that I needed.
11. While in the graduate program, I received the kind of career guidance that I needed.
12. The faculty members of the Health Systems Department are highly motivated to provide students with a positive; learning experience.
13. The prerequisite requirements were important and necessary for early success in the graduate major.
14. The courses provided content that was useful in preparation for my career in health administration practice.
15. The practicum program provided a useful link to the professional community.
16. My career and career opportunities are significantly improved now compared to when I started the graduate program.
How effective was the graduate program at GMU in preparing you in each of the following areas?
Current Employment:
31. Are your currently employed in health care?
Yes, full time Yes, part-time No
32. If employed, how long have you held your current position?
More than 3 years 1 to 3 years Less than 1 year
33. If employed, which of the following best describes the setting, or organization in which you work?
Community, general hospital Academic medical center Specialty hospital (Rehab, psychiatric, long-term hospital, etc) Military; Veterans Administration facility Corporate headquarters of an integrated health delivery system or multi-institution system Managed care organization, PPO, HMO, etc. Physician practice management, Physician organization Other health delivery organizations (nursing home, home health , clinic, etc.) Public or community health organization Consulting firm Self-employed Other:
34. If employed, which of the following best describes your current position?
Executive management (title of Vice-President or higher) Middle management (Director, Department Head, Coordinator, etc.) Supervisor Staff position, analyst, etc. Health care practitioner (physician, nurse, PT, etc.) Other:
35. If employed, which of the following best describes the type of work you do?
Operations management Planning; business development Marketing; sales; public relations Finance; accounting Quality management; CQI; risk management; utilization management Other support functions (human resources, purchasing, legal, etc.) Direct client services Information systems Other:
36. What is your current annual base salary, not including bonus and benefits
More than $100,000 $80,000 to $99,999 $60,000 to $79,999 $40,000 to $59,999 $20,000 to $39,999 Less than $20,000 Unemployed
37. What was your annual salary when you first enrolled in the Health System Management program?
38. if employed., how many full-time equivalent employees (FTE's) are included in your scope of responsibilities? (direct reports and their employees)
More than 500 250 to 499 100 to 249 50 to 99 Less than 50
39. If employed, what is the annual budget for your scope of responsibility?
More than $50 million $30 to $49 million $10 to $29 million Less than $1 million
Demographic Information 40. What is your age?
41. What is your gender?
Female Male
42. What is your race?
Caucasian African-American Asian Hispanic Other:
43. Please tell us how the program can be improved?
44 What worked well in the program?
