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Master of Business Administration (MBA): Specialization in Healthcare Management

Master's Degree (MBA) in Healthcare Management

Are you hoping to push yourself a little farther in the healthcare management field? Do you want to continue learning and strengthening your skills? If so, a Master’s in Healthcare Management could be right for you.

This Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program with a specialization in Healthcare Management is designed for students interested in examining the concepts and skills necessary in positions of leadership in today's complex healthcare industry. MBA in Healthcare Management courses are structured to assist students in the development of their goals as they can acquire a comprehensive core of business knowledge in addition to specialized knowledge and skills common to healthcare management professionals.

With the help of AIU, an MBA in Healthcare Management is within reach. Don’t let it pass you by. To learn more about AIU, our Master's in Healthcare Management degree programs or how to apply for admission, please contact us for more information.

ACBSP Accredited Business Administration DegreesThis Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP accreditation certifies that the teaching and learning processes of these programs within the business school at American InterContinental University meet the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP. ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence.

The goal of the MBA with a specialization in Healthcare Management is to help students gain an understanding of how various business functions are integrated into healthcare, including systems that consider valid assumptions of human behavior, inter-organizational perspectives, medical needs, education, communication and resources. In this industry-focused curriculum, students have an opportunity to study the important role political factors play in the development of health policy, how administrative agencies translate legislation into statutory law and the role played by the media in shaping public opinion on health policy issues.

The AIU MBA with a specialization in Healthcare Management gives students an opportunity to examine the concepts and skills necessary in positions of leadership in today's complex healthcare industry. In this Master's Degree in Healthcare Management program, students can learn how to:

  • Adapt and innovate to solve problems.
  • Analyze various leader, follower, cultural and situational characteristics that contribute to leadership and adapt to the needs of situations, employees and co-workers.
  • Develop plans to improve business operations.
  • Recognize and manage potential ethical and legal conflicts.
  • Communicate effectively in business situations.
  • Assess the effect of changes in health policy on healthcare management.
  • Assess the role of information systems management and technology in healthcare systems.
  • Describe the functions of accrediting agencies and medical management committees.
  • and many more business-related skills.

In addition to core coursework that examines the planning, implementation, management and evaluation of corporate resources, products and assets, this MBA with a specialization in Healthcare Management includes courses taught by instructors, many who have relevant career experience in the healthcare industry. The experiences and firsthand perspectives they share in class can help prepare you for real-life challenges after you graduate.

CORE COURSES

  • Global Financial Management
  • Business Research for Decision Making
  • A Managerial Approach to Marketing
  • Strategic Management

SPECIALIZATION COURSES

  • Systems in Healthcare
  • Health Policy
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Healthcare Strategies

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