Location:

Menomonee Falls, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Healthcare Administration & Management

Program Overview

Program Description:

Declared as the nation’s largest industry in 2006 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the healthcare industry is constantly challenged by emerging technology, government regulations, ethical dilemmas and insurance considerations. These rapidly-changing factors pose complex questions for healthcare providers, patients, regulatory agencies, HMO’s and insurance companies, biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms, and other health-related businesses.

Specializing in both healthcare industry topics and practical business decision-making, healthcare administrators and managers are called upon to address these important issues and steer employers toward sound solutions.

Program highlights

The Healthcare Management concentration builds upon the core MBA business and management courses to provide specialized knowledge and expertise in modern healthcare issues, trends and tools, and their applications. Students will receive in-depth instruction in legal, ethical and compliance issues; healthcare finance; managed healthcare and insurance company operations; and the different types of healthcare service systems in the United States.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission