MBA in Health Care Management

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.

Degree Learning Objectives:

  • 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 Elective3 Credits
4 Specialization Courses12 Credits
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
TOTAL Required for Graduation
36 Credit Hours
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
JIU101 Orientation - Successful Online Learning
6 Business Administration Courses18 Credits
BC607 Leading from a Global Perspective
ETH501 Making Ethical Management Decisions
MBA502 Economics and Competitive Strategies
MBA503 Managerial Accounting
MBA504 Financial Management
MBA505 Marketing Management
1 Elective3 Credits
Select 1 Graduate level (500-699) ACC, BC, FIN or MBA course
4 Specialization Courses12 Credits
MBA531 Telemedicine and Emerging Technologies
MBA532 Managing the Health Care Professional
MBA533 Marketing Health Services
MBA600 Strategic Management
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
MBA580 Capstone

Transfer credit is available for applicable courses.