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Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management

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A prescription for success. The ever-changing, competitive, and dynamic field of health care presents a unique challenge to administrators and managers committed to success. This degree specialization is designed specifically for working professionals in health care who seek a comprehensive MBA program that provides them with the latest critical management tools and technological expertise to excel.

Candidates who complete this program:

  • Establish a competitive marketing plan for a specific health care facility
  • Examine existing and future telemedicine technologies
  • Identify and analyze how professional norms and expectations for health care professionals differ from other workers
  • Develop a vision and mission statement for a Health Care Organization
  • Develop foundational business knowledge and skills through the core courses

Who should enroll:

Ideal for those who seek a leadership role in health care and need a quality advanced degree to gain a competitive edge in the marketplace, this program specialization is for anyone in the health care industry who seeks intensive, relevant coursework in effective management, marketing and emerging technologies. This includes middle- to senior-level professionals working in the public, corporate, and non-profit sectors of health care.

HOW TO APPLY:
Your course sequence will be determined in cooperation with your academic advisor.
CURRICULUM
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
6 Business Administration Courses18 Credits
1 Graduate level (500-699) BC or MBA course3 Credits
4 Specialization Courses12 Credits
1 Capstone Electronic Portfolio3 Credits
TOTAL Required for Graduation
36 Credit Hours
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
JIU 101Successful Online Learning
6 Business Administration Courses18 Credits
BC 607Leading from a Global Perspective
ETH 501Making Ethical Management Decisions
MBA 502Economics and Competitive Strategies
MBA 503Managerial Accounting
MBA 504Financial Management
MBA 505Marketing Management
1 Graduate level (500-699) BC or MBA course3 Credits
  
4 Specialization Courses12 Credits
MBA 531Telemedicine and Emerging Technologies
MBA 532Managing the Health Care Professional
MBA 533Marketing Health Services
MBA 600Strategic Management
1 Capstone Electronic Portfolio3 Credits
MBA 580Capstone

Transfer Credit for Applicable Courses