Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Administration

Program Overview

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Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Administration

Overview

The online Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Administration from Avila University gives you the tools to manage a diverse range of healthcare organizations, large and small. Along with a broad-based business foundation, you will acquire a working knowledge of healthcare systems as well as evolving issues facing healthcare today.

Tuition

• $19,500* Total Tuition
• $650 Per Credit Hour

Calendar

• Ideal for working professionals, the MBA in Healthcare Administration online program features 8-week courses and multiple start dates each year so you can begin at the time that works best for you.

Admissions

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• No GRE or GMAT required

Courses

• Core Courses
  • AC 601: Financial Accounting for Decision Making
  • BU 601: Behavior, Well-being & Ethics
  • BU 699: MBA Capstone
  • EC 612: Applied Microeconomics
  • FI 630: Financial Management
  • MG 698: Global Strategic Management
  • MK 610: Marketing Management
• Concentration Courses
  • HA 671: Healthcare Systems
  • HA 673: Special Problems in Healthcare Management
  • HA 674: Current Issues in Healthcare Administration
• Foundation Course
  • EC 604: Statistical Analysis (required for students without previous stats course)

Accreditation

• The School of Business at Avila University has received specialized accreditation for its MBAs in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, International Business, Management, and Marketing through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Administration (MBA-HA)

from Avila University is a 100% online program designed to prepare individuals for leadership roles in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry.

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Objectives:

• Equip graduates with the essential management tools to transform the future of healthcare.
• Provide a broad-based business foundation alongside a working knowledge of healthcare systems and contemporary issues.
• Prepare graduates for careers in medical office management and health services administration.

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Program Description:

• Delivered through an online platform for flexibility and accessibility.
• Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), ensuring high-quality education.
• Offers an interactive learning environment with value-added feedback and regular faculty engagement.

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Outline:

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Content:

• Focuses on developing business skills and knowledge applicable to healthcare administration.
• Covers topics such as financial management, marketing, healthcare systems, ethics, and strategic management.
• Prepares graduates for decision-making and problem-solving in complex healthcare environments.

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Structure:

• Comprises 10 courses totaling 30 credit hours.
• Students without prior statistics coursework complete an additional course, increasing the total credit hours to 33.
• Utilizes an 8-week course format with multiple start dates throughout the year.

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Schedule:

• Eight-week courses offer flexibility and allow for a quicker completion time.
• Multiple start dates per year enable students to begin their studies at a time that suits their needs.

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Modules:

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Core Courses:

• Financial Accounting for Decision Making
• Behavior, Well-being & Ethics
• MBA Capstone
• Applied Microeconomics
• Financial Management
• Global Strategic Management
• Marketing Management

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Concentration Courses:

• Healthcare Systems
• Special Problems in Healthcare Management
• Current Issues in Healthcare Administration

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Foundation Course (optional):

• Statistical Analysis (required for students without prior statistics coursework)

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Assessment:

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Assessment methods may include:

• Exams
• Assignments
• Case studies
• Projects
• Presentations

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Assessment criteria may focus on:

• Knowledge and understanding of course material
• Application of concepts to real-world scenarios
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Communication and writing skills

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Teaching:

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Teaching methods:

• Interactive online learning environment
• Engaging course materials and activities
• Regular faculty interaction and feedback
• Personalized learning experience

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Faculty:

• Experienced professionals with expertise in healthcare administration
• Committed to fostering a collaborative learning environment

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Unique approaches:

• Case-based learning
• Simulation exercises
• Guest speakers from the healthcare industry
• Capstone project

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Careers:

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Potential career paths:

• Hospital Administrator
• Healthcare Consultant
• Nursing Home Administrator
• Medical and Health Services Manager
• Healthcare Policy Analyst

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Career opportunities:

• Hospitals and healthcare systems
• Government agencies
• Consulting firms
• Pharmaceutical and medical device companies
• Non-profit organizations

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Career outcomes:

Graduates are prepared to assume leadership roles in healthcare organizations and contribute to improving patient care and system efficiency.

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Other:

• Total tuition for the program is $18,000.
• Financial aid may be available.
• Program is designed for working professionals seeking career advancement in healthcare administration.

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The total tuition for the MBA in Healthcare Administration online program is $18,000. The tuition is the same affordable, pay-by-the-course rate for all U.S. residents. Fees are included in the total tuition.