July 2023 University Catalog

MBA in Health Care Management

School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration

The MBA Health Care Management specialization focuses on the application of business and management knowledge, skills, and abilities learners need within the complex and dynamic health care industry. Learners gain a thorough understanding of the health care system; government influence; and law, ethics, policy, and organizational strategy. Learners use evidence-based decision making that drives quality management, operations, and financial management practices based on organizational strategy and goals. Upon successful completion of this specialization, learners will have developed the knowledge and skills needed to pursue middle- or senior-level positions within health care organizations or organizations that serve the health care industry.

Core courses

MBA5002MBA Leadership

4

MBA5006Business Strategy

4

MBA5008Applied Business Analytics

4

MBA5010Accounting Methods for Leaders

4

MBA5012Marketing Management

4

MBA5014Applied Managerial Finance

4

MBA5016Operations Management for Leaders

4

Specialization courses

HCM5310Decision-Making in the Health Care System

4

HCM5312Analyzing the Health Care Environment

4

HCM5314Driving Health Care Results

4

Taken during the learner’s final quarter

MBA5910MBA Capstone Experience

5

Total

At least 45 quarter credits

One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.

Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.

GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.

Multiple Specializations available (must be within the same degree program)