Healthcare Management, M.B.A.

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Major Code: 8334	Degree Awarded: Master of Business Administration
Delivery Mode(s): Classroom, Online, Blended Online	Age Restriction: No
Admission Status: Graduate	Location(s): Main Campus - Melbourne, Florida Tech Online
Admission Materials: GMAT, GRE recommended

The Master of Business Administration – Healthcare Management degree program offers individuals the knowledge to lead healthcare organizations in today’s rapidly growing and changing environment.

The specialization provides both current and potential managers information regarding legal aspects of healthcare, financial management in healthcare organizations, information technology in healthcare, and planning and marketing in healthcare institutions. The skills provided are applicable to the many different healthcare organizations in our society.

Curriculum

Program Prerequisites

The following foundation courses are considered prerequisites to this program and will be waived for any student with an undergraduate degree in business or who has taken undergraduate courses in accounting, economics and finance with a minimum grade of B.

Core Courses

The M.B.A. degree requires completion of a common set of six core courses including the capstone course in strategic management, and an additional two directed electives (BUS 5000-level or higher) chosen with the approval of the faculty advisor. 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.

Directed Electives

Six credit hours of directed electives (BUS 5000-level or higher) are required if BUS 5601 Essentials of Business Development 1 and BUS 5602 Essentials of Business Development 2 are waived.

Specialization

Capstone Course

BUS 5480 Strategic Management