MBA with a Specialization in Health Services

Program Overview

DeVry University's online MBA in Health Services equips students with business and leadership skills for careers in healthcare management. It covers high-level healthcare economics, public policy, and ethical issues.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The online Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with a Specialization in Health Services from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management is designed to advance knowledge in the healthcare industry. The program helps students develop business and leadership skills in healthcare management, focusing on directing cross-disciplinary efforts and integrating functions across the healthcare enterprise. The curriculum delves into high-level issues in healthcare economics and public policy, including insurance and risk management, the evolution of health insurance, legal and ethical issues in healthcare, and health insurance trends and finance. The program aims to prepare students for career advancement in the healthcare field. Classes start May 5, 2025. The program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). While the provided text mentions topics covered (Professional Communication, Healthcare Communication, U.S. Healthcare Policy, Ethics in Healthcare, and Public and Private Healthcare Plans), it does not offer a structured outline of the program's content, individual modules, or course schedule.

Teaching:

The program utilizes experienced faculty who incorporate real-world examples and scenarios into their teaching.

Careers:

Graduates of the MBA with a Specialization in Health Services program may pursue careers such as Administrative Services Management, Health or Medical Services Management, and Regulatory Affairs and Compliance.

Other:

• Master's Advantage: Students with an undergraduate degree in business, technology, or a technology specialization may be eligible to waive up to 3 courses (9 credit hours), potentially reducing the program's duration and cost.
This is referred to as the "Master's Advantage" and could save up to $6,800.
• Accelerated Schedule: Students can choose between an accelerated schedule (1 year 4 months, averaging 10 credits per semester) or a normal schedule (2 years 8 months, averaging 6 credits per semester).
The accelerated schedule requires at least 9 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit.
• Embedded Graduate Certificate: All courses in the online Health Services Management Graduate Certificate are embedded within the MBA pathways with a Health Services Specialization.
This allows students to obtain a graduate certificate while working towards their master's degree. The Graduate Certificate requires 18 credit hours, while the Master's requires 48 credit hours.
• Comparison to Master's in Health Administration: The MBA in Health Services differs from a Master's in Health Administration primarily in its coursework.
The MBA includes both health services and business courses, while a Master's in Health Administration focuses almost exclusively on healthcare administration. The degree title will also reflect this difference.
• Program Accreditation: The program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).