The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a comprehensive program is designed to meet the diverse and changing needs of students and employers. The required MBA common core represents an integrated curriculum providing both practical application and a strong foundation in management theory. Additionally, students complete three major courses in Healthcare Management.
Designed for clinical practitioners, healthcare managers, and career-changers, an MBA in healthcare management teaches individuals to apply business principles to a healthcare setting. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in a variety of healthcare industries, such as insurance, pharmaceutical development, and medical technology.
Graduation Requirements
- Successful completion of 30 hours of graduate study.
- Maintenance of a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 with no grade lower than a C.
- Petition and approval for graduation by established deadline.
Requirements (30 Credit Hours)
The MBA program consists of ten courses, seven core and three major courses for a total of 30 credit hours.
Required Core Courses
- ACCT 520: Accounting for Management Decisions (3)
- BANA 530: Operation and Technology Management (3)
- ECON 540: Managing in a Global Economy (3)
- FINC 521: Managerial Finance (3)
- MGMT 550: Managing Business Ethics and Social Responsibility (3)
- MKTG 560: Marketing Management (3)
- MGMT 590: Strategic Management and Policy (3)
Required Major Courses
- MGMT 585: Healthcare System Organization (3)
- MGMT 587: Healthcare Financing and Managed Care (3)
- MGMT 588: Legal and Regulatory Issues in Health Administration (3)
The College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Business reserves the right to amend policies, procedures and other program information as necessary. All changes will be communicated promptly.