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Focus in Healthcare Administration

Successfully managing healthcare facilities has distinctive challenges. Isenberg’s specialized MBA trains professionals to lead and succeed in the evolving industry.

In partnership with the UMass School of Public Health and Health Sciences, the Isenberg MBA with a Focus in Healthcare Administration offers a mix of business and public health courses that directly apply to the healthcare industry. This focus is ideal for healthcare professionals seeking promotion into management or those looking to transition into the rapidly growing field of healthcare administration.

MBA students are required to complete a total of 9 elective credits to establish an optional focus area. The following list of courses are a sampling of Healthcare Administration electives. Please note that these electives are offered on a rotating basis and are subject to change. Connect with your Academic Advisor for current course offerings.

 

Healthcare Administration Courses

Aging, Policy, Politics, and Law

Communication Theory

Comparative Healthcare System

Ecommerce Logistics

Ethical Issues in Public Health

Financial Management of Health Institutions

Globalization and Health

Health Disparities

Health Economics and Reimbursement

Health Program Planning

Healthcare Data Analytics

Healthcare Organization and Administration

Healthcare Quality and Performance Improvement

International Health, Population, and Development

Intro to Health Politics and Policy

Intro to US Healthcare

Intro to US Mental Health System

LEAN Management

Public Health Informatics

Public Health Law

Public Health Leadership

 

 

Flex Focus Courses

Students may substitute up to 3 credits of Healthcare Administration electives with a “flex” designated elective. These flex electives are applicable to all industries and can be applied to all focus areas.

Business Intelligence & Analytics

Data Management for Business Leaders

Negotiations Theory & Practice

Personal Finance - Basics

Personal Finance - Cash Management

Personal Finance - Insurance

Personal Finance - Investments

Project Management

Six Sigma for Management Practice Series

 

Note: A completed focus will be included on your transcript, but will not be included on the official diploma from the university.

Please contact our office with any questions at grad@isenberg.umass.edu.

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On-Campus MBA Application Deadlines

Early Action: November 1st

Round 1: December 1st

Round 2: February 1st

Round 3: April 1st (US applicants)*

Note: At the discretion of the department, applications will continue to be reviewed after the application deadline on a space-available basis.

COVID-19 Modifications: As we deal with unprecedented events stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand that your plans to apply for graduate programs may be affected. In an effort to make the application process as easy as possible, our team has implemented modifications to our standard procedures. Read more.

 

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