MASTER OF
AGING SERVICES MANAGEMENT
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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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he revolution in aging is here, with more than 77 million American Baby Boomers entering their golden years and populations across the globe skewing older. This world-changing phenomenon calls for a new kind of entrepreneur: one with foresight and knowledge to meet the growing needs of this population.
The Master of Aging Services Management program, the premier degree for those seeking to merge interests in business and gerontology, trains leaders and readies entrepreneurs to succeed in many fields, including:
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
▪▪ Technology ▪▪ Policy
The 32-unit Master of Aging Services Management program can be completed either on campus or online.
▪▪ Care and housing ▪▪ Social services
Subjects covered in the program’s required and elective courses include:
▪▪ Communications
▪▪ Technological Innovations in Aging ▪▪ Current Issues in Aging Services Management
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▪▪ Continuum of Care: Systems Perspectives
The MASM program not only solidified my career opportunities, it also expanded my horizon in terms of personal well-being, appreciation of life’s stages, and understanding of older adults. I thoroughly enjoyed the many walks of life my classmates brought to the program.” Erik Doan, MASM graduate and program director of Family Adult Day Health Care in Lomita, California.
▪▪ Marketing and Shifts in Consumer Decision-Making
ADMISSION Admission to USC is competitive and is handled through the USC Graduate Admission Application (gradadm.usc.edu/apply). Prospective gerontology students must complete the Gerontology Supplemental Application section of the Graduate Application in order to be eligible for merit-based financial aid. For more information or to start the application process, visit gero.usc.edu or contact the Davis School at (213) 740-5156 or ldsgero@usc.edu.
MASTER OF
AGING SERVICES MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
T
he revolution in aging is here, with more than 77 million American Baby Boomers entering their golden years and populations across the globe skewing older. This world-changing phenomenon calls for a new kind of entrepreneur: one with foresight and knowledge to meet the growing needs of this population.
The Master of Aging Services Management program, the premier degree for those seeking to merge interests in business and gerontology, trains leaders and readies entrepreneurs to succeed in many fields, including: ▪▪ Technology ▪▪ Policy ▪▪ Care and housing ▪▪ Social services ▪▪ Communications
“
The MASM program not only solidified my career opportunities, it also expanded my horizon in terms of personal well-being, appreciation of life’s stages, and understanding of older adults. I thoroughly enjoyed the many walks of life my classmates brought to the program.” Erik Doan, MASM graduate and program director of Family Adult Day Health Care in Lomita, California.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS The 32-unit Master of Aging Services Management program can be completed either on campus or online. Subjects covered in the program’s required and elective courses include: ▪▪ Technological Innovations in Aging ▪▪ Current Issues in Aging Services Management ▪▪ Continuum of Care: Systems Perspectives ▪▪ Marketing and Shifts in Consumer Decision-Making
ADMISSION Admission to USC is competitive and is handled through the USC Graduate Admission Application (www.usc.edu/admission/graduate/applyonline). Prospective gerontology students must complete the Gerontology Supplemental Application section of the Graduate Application in order to be eligible for merit-based financial aid. For more information or to start the application process, visit gero.usc.edu or contact the Davis School at (213) 740-5156 or ldsgero@usc.edu.
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