Healthcare Management, M.B.A.

Foundation Courses

The following foundation courses are required of all MBA students enrolled in their first semester at Florida Tech:

• BUS 5601 Essentials of Business Development 1
• BUS 5602 Essentials of Business Development 2

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• This two-course core sequence familiarizes students with the principle concepts and tools used in the main foundation disciplines of business, including accounting, financial statement analysis, economics, marketing, management principles, finance, business law and statistics. Students also learn how the various disciplines are  integrated by completing two substantive projects. These courses can be completed in one semester and are designed not only for individuals with undergraduate degrees in business, but also for students with undergraduate degrees in other fields. Full-time international students must register for at least one additional course. For more information, international students should consult with the associate dean of academics.

Core Courses

The MBA degree requires completion of a common set of six core courses including the capstone course in strategic management. These required courses are designed to prepare the student to respond to the complex business decisions that arise in today’s rapidly changing environment. As such, these courses incorporate either case studies or projects that require extensive qualitative and/or quantitative analysis.

• BUS 5421 Managerial Economics
• BUS 5431 Managerial Accounting
• BUS 5440 Financial Management
• BUS 5450 Organizational Behavior
• BUS 5470 Marketing Management

Specialization

• BUS 5651 Healthcare Policy
• BUS 5653 Information Management in Healthcare
• BUS 5654 Legal Aspects of Healthcare
• BUS 5658 Healthcare Planning and Marketing

Capstone Course

• BUS 5480 Strategic Management