Program Overview

Executive MBA in Healthcare Management Program Overview

New England College's Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Management provides students with the proven leadership skills needed to meet today's challenges in the healthcare industry. This 40-credit program, which can be completed in less than two years, is designed to help working professionals make the most efficient use of their time and optimize their learning experience.

Program Description

The Executive MBA in Healthcare Management online program provides working professionals and recent graduates with the proven leadership skills necessary for today's rapidly changing global healthcare environment. The program follows a 3-term per academic year structure, with mandatory 3-day residencies during each term. Students must attend all residencies to continue enrollment in the program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Integrate knowledge of accounting, finance, marketing, management information systems, organizational behavior, economics, operations management, and qualitative analysis to create effective solutions to organizational and operational challenges independently and as a team
• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills that express ideas clearly, logically, and persuasively
• Formulate solutions to ethical, cultural humility, and inclusion issues
• Evaluate information and data to formulate analytically sound decisions and understand the likely consequences of those decisions
• Demonstrate leadership ability, collaboration, and team-building skills through class projects and involvement in student, community, and/or professional organizations

Career Opportunities

Earning an executive MBA in healthcare management can prepare you for a variety of careers in healthcare leadership. The salaries for an MBA in healthcare management career can be competitive, and options include management and C-suite roles in different focus areas.

Accreditation

In addition to institutional accreditation by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), NEC is also accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for the following business programs:

• BA in Business Administration, online and on campus, all concentrations
• MBA, all concentrations, English and Spanish
• MBA Executive program, all concentrations

Why Choose NEC?

New England College (NEC) is a private, nonprofit college founded in 1946 to serve the needs of servicepeople attending college on the GI Bill after World War II and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. Today, NEC is an innovative, military-friendly institution and one of the top five liberal arts colleges in New Hampshire.

Recognition and Rankings

NEC has earned recognition as a leading college in the state for Master of Business Administration programs, as acknowledged by University HQ, a credible source for evaluating higher education programs. NEC has also been ranked as a top online master's in business program in NH, as acknowledged by U.S. News and World Report, a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.

Program Data

Below is information on student enrollment, yearly graduates, and the share which students in the two programs below make as a percentage of all NEC graduate students. The data shown is from the fiscal/academic year ending in June 2024.

Degree Requirements

The Executive MBA in Healthcare Management program requires the completion of 40 credits, broken down as follows:

• Business Administration: Healthcare Management, MBA (Executive Hybrid) courses (33 credits)
• MG590x – Internship in Business Administration (7 credits)

Faculty

The program is led by experienced faculty, including:

• Dr. Lina Parra, Program Director
• Mary Tripod, Adjunct Professor

Frequently Asked Questions

• How long does it take to complete the Executive MBA in Healthcare Management program? Full-time students typically complete NEC's Executive MBA in Healthcare Management online program in less than two years.
• How is the Executive MBA in Healthcare Management program structured? NEC's Executive MBA in Healthcare Management requires the completion of 40 credits, broken down as follows: Business Administration: Healthcare Management, MBA (Executive Hybrid) courses (33 credits) and MG590x – Internship in Business Administration (7 credits)
• What are the benefits of an executive MBA in Healthcare Management? Earning an executive MBA with a focus in healthcare management helps equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective leader in healthcare.