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
- Advanced Business Analytics
- Aging, Policy, Politics, and Law
- Analysis for General Managers
- Communication Theory
- Community Development & Health Education
- Comparative Healthcare System
- Ecommerce Logistics
- Ethical Issues in Public Health
- Financial Management of Health Institutions
- Globalization and Health
- Health Care Organization & Administration
- Health Disparities
- Health Economics and Reimbursement
- Health Program Planning
- Healthcare Data Analytics
- Healthcare Organization and Administration
- Healthcare Quality and Performance Improvement
- History of National Health Reform in the US
- 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
- Program Evaluation in Health & Human Services
- Social Justice & Public Health
- Technology & Public Health
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
Please note, a completed focus will be included on your transcript, but will not be included on the official diploma from the university.
Contact our office with any questions at grad@isenberg.umass.edu.
