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
- Analysis for General Managers
- Communication Theory
- Community Development and Health Education
- Data Management for Business Leaders
- Data Mining in Business
- Financial Management of Health Institutions
- Health Disparities
- Health Economics and Reimbursement
- Health Program Planning
- Health Policy in the United States
- Healthcare Organization and Administration
- Humanitarian Logistics and Healthcare
- Intro to US Healthcare
- Intro to US Mental Health System
- Negotiations Theory & Practice
- Program Evaluation in Health and Human Service Organizations
- Project Management
- Public Health Leadership
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.
