MBA/Master of Health Administration
A combined 84 credits for these two degrees (42 credits for the Master of Health Administration and 42 credits for the MBA*) is reduced to 66-69 credits through credit-sharing.
Students must apply and be accepted to both programs of study. Students may begin their study in either the School of Business or in the School of Health Sciences. Students who successfully complete all requirements will receive two degrees and two diplomas. The degrees must be conferred simultaneously.
* Up to 6 credits may be waived based on previous coursework in accounting, economics, finance and statistics. To be eligible for a course waiver, a grade of 'B-' or better is required in an approved course taken within the past 5 years.
Learning Goals and Methods in the Professional MBA Program
(Note: Refer to the Rangos School of Health Sciences Graduate Catalog for specifics on the Master of Health Administration program.)
| Knowledge Area | Related Learning Goal |
| Ethical Competency | Students will be able to recognize ethical dilemmas in an organizational context and apply ethical decision-making frameworks to business decisions. |
| Sustainability Perspective | Students will recognize and apply sustainability principles to strategic decisions as a means for competitive differentiation. |
| Problem Solving | Students will demonstrate an ability to analyze complex situations, analyze information and evaluate alternatives from different perspectives to develop solutions for business problems and to seize innovative opportunities. |
| Management and Leadership Skills | Students will gain innovative managerial and leadership skills for motivating people and creating positive organizational change. |
| Cultural Intelligence | Students will possess the skills to manage effectively in a global business environment. |
Graduation Requirements for the MBA/Master of Health Administration
MHA Coursework
| HADM 502: Introduction to the Healthcare Systems | 3 credits |
| HADM 508: Healthcare Services Research Methods and Statistics | 3 credits |
| HADM 511: Healthcare Human Resources Management | 3 credits |
| HADM 517: Healthcare Economics and Policy | 3 credits |
| HADM 520: Healthcare Law and Ethics | 3 credits |
| HADM 523: Healthcare Information Systems | 3 credits |
| HADM 526: Healthcare Financial Management | 3 credits |
| HADM 529: Operations and Quality Management in Healthcare | 3 credits |
| HADM 560: Capstone Project May be fulfilled by MGMT 548 with approval of Health Administration and Public Health Department Chair |
3 credits |
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Concentration in Health Informatics and Data Analytics, Healthcare Compliance and Risk Management, or Public Health |
6 credits |
|
Total credits |
42 credits |
MBA Coursework
| ACCT 501: Accounting Fundamentals* | 1.5 credits |
| STAT 501: Statistics Fundamentals* | 1.5 credits |
| ECON 501: Economics Fundamentals* | 1.5 credits |
| FINC 501: Finance Fundamentals* | 1.5 credits |
| GRBU 503: Managerial Decision Tools | 1.5 credits |
| STAT 510: Applied Statistics | 3 credits |
| ACCT 515: Accounting for Decision Makers | 3 credits |
| ECON 520: Managerial Economics | 3 credits |
| SCMG 527: Supply Chain/Operations Management | 1.5 credits |
| FINC 530: Financial Management | 3 credits |
| MGMT 531: Strategic Sustainability and Models | 1.5 credits |
| MGMT 533: Global Business | 1.5 credits |
| MKTG 535: Marketing Management | 3 credits |
| MGMT 540: Strategy and Implementation | 3 credits |
| MGMT 545: Executive Insights | 3 credits |
| MGMT 548: Capstone Project | 3 credits |
| Total credits | 42 credits |
*These courses may be waived based on previous coursework.