July 2023 University Catalog

MBA in Health Care Management, FlexPath option

School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration

Only learners enrolled in the FlexPath MBA degree program or the FlexPath MS in Information Systems and Technology Management degree program may take FlexPath MBA courses. MBA learners may not take courses associated with any other program within the School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration or any other school at Capella University while they are enrolled in the FlexPath MBA degree program.

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. Learners who pursue this specialization through the FlexPath option earn an MBA through self-paced demonstrations of competencies.

Core courses

MBA-FPX5002MBA Leadership

2

MBA-FPX5006Business Strategy

2

MBA-FPX5008Applied Business Analytics

2

MBA-FPX5010Accounting Methods for Leaders

2

MBA-FPX5012Marketing Management

2

MBA-FPX5014Applied Managerial Finance

2

MBA-FPX5016Operations Management for Leaders

2

Specialization courses

HCM-FPX5310Decision-Making in the Health Care System

2

HCM-FPX5312Analyzing the Health Care Environment

2

HCM-FPX5314Driving Health Care Results

2

Taken during the learner’s final quarter

MBA-FPX5910MBA Capstone Experience

2.5

Total

At least 22.5 program points

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.