Diagnostic Imaging
in the School of Health Professions
Management Emphasis
The practice of medical imaging is undergoing rapid change in recent years due to technological changes higher workload, workforce shortage, and globalization in healthcare. Imaging leaders are required to address the healthcare organization personnel, facility and system needs
The Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Imaging with an emphasis in Management is designed for radiologic science professionals who are aspiring to managerial leadership positions in medical imaging or other healthcare related organizations.
Diagnostic Imaging Management emphasis is an advanced area for are licensed technologists transitioning into management. The emphasis combines human resources, asset management, fiscal management, operations management and communication
The emphasis is part of a three-year Diagnostic Imaging Radiography track or a one-year pre-certified track leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. The program’s flexible schedule allows students to complete their degree in as little as 12 months (full time) or 24 months (part time). 100% of the content is delivered in a hybrid format. See the prerequisites and FAQs (pdf).
Visit the program on the campus of MD Anderson during one of the program information sessions.
Visit the DI Curriculum page for information about Transferability of Credit.
An Overview of Diagnostic Imaging
Administration
Program Director: Radiography, Education and Management
Suzieann Bass, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(ARRT)
Executive Advisor
Aurelio Matamoros, M.D.
Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology
Division of Diagnostic Imaging
MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Accreditation
All programs in SHP are regionally accredited through
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS)
1866 Southern Ln.
Decatur, GA 30033-4097
Phone 404-679-4501
Fax 404-679-4558
Full-Time Curriculum
Diagnostic Imaging Track in Management (36 or 41 SCH)
Students continuing the three-year track at the senior level take 36 semester credit hours (SCH) towards their degree during their final year.
Three-Year Track Seniors (36)
Fall Semester (9)
DI 4300 Research Techniques in Radiolgoic Sciences (3)
DI 4323 Management Skills for New Supervisors (3)
DI 4324 Management Internship I (3)
Spring Semester (12)
DI 4301 Research Project (3)
DI 4319 Fiscal Analysis in Health-Care (3)
DI 4321 Operations Management (3)
DI 4322 Effective Human Resources Management (3)
Summer Semester (15)
DI 4316 Leadership in Radiologic Sciences (3)
DI 4317 Staff Development (3)
DI 4318 Promotional Strategies in Rad Sciences (3)
DI 4320 Current Trends in Health Care Management (3)
DI 4328 Management Internship II (3)
Students entering the one-year track at the senior level take 41 SCH towards their degree.
The semester-by-semester schedules include all courses needed to graduate, but the sequences are subject to change.
One-Year Track Seniors (41)
Fall Semester (13)
DI 4300 Research Techniques in Radiologic Sciences (3)
DI 4323 Management Skills for New Supervisors (3)
DI 4324 Management Internship I (3)
HS 3270 Fundamentals of Writing and Critical Thinking (2)
HS 4100 Issues in Health Care Ethics (1)
Spring Semester (13)
DI 4301 Research Project (3)
DI 4319 Fiscal Analysis in Health-Care (3)
DI 4321 Operations Management (3)
DI 4322 Effective Human Resources Management (3)
HS 4101 Diversity and Cultural Competence (1)
Summer Semester (16)
DI 4316 Leadership in Radiologic Sciences (3)
DI 4317 Staff Development (3)
DI 4318 Promotional Strategies in Radiological Sciences (3)
DI 4320 Current Trends in Healthcare Management (3)
DI 4328 Management Internship II (3)
HS 4111 Medical Law (1)
Part-Time Curriculum
Diagnostic Imaging Track in Management (41 SCH)
Students entering the one-year track at the senior level take 42 semester credit hours towards their degree.
Three-Year Track Seniors Year 1 (20)
Fall Semester (6)
DI 4323 Management Skills for New Supervisors (3)
HS 3270 Fundamentals of Writing and Critical Thinking (3)
HS 4100 Issues in Health Care Ethics (1)
Spring Semester (7)
DI 4319 Fiscal Analysis in Health-Care (3)
DI 4321 Operations Management (3)
HS 4101 Diversity and Cultural Competence (1)
Summer Semester (7)
DI 4317 Staff Development (3)
DI 4318 Promotional Strategies in Radiological Sciences (3)
HS 4111 Medical Law (1)
The semester-by-semester schedules include all courses needed to graduate, but the sequences are subject to change.
One-Year Track Seniors Year 2 (21)
Fall Semester (6)
DI 4300 Research Techniques in Radiologic Sciences (3)
DI 4324 Management Internship I (3)
Spring Semester (6)
DI 4301 Research Project (3)
DI 4322 Effective Human Resources Management (3)
Summer Semester (9)
DI 4316 Leadership in Radiologic Sciences (3)
DI 4320 Current Trends in Healthcare Management (3)
DI 4328 Internship II (3)
Suzieann Bass, Ed.D.
713-792-3455
SMBass@mdanderson.edu
School of Health Professions
713-745-1205
askSHP@mdanderson.org