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In this innovative online 12-week program, world-leading faculty and passionate healthcare professionals will give learners a framework to identify and tackle challenges in rural communities. [ Inquire ](https://opusvi.com/our-programs/mini-mba-in-rural-healthcare?hsLang=en#contact) ###### Duration: #### 12 weeks ###### Min Cohort: #### 10 ![Mini-MBA_in_Rural_Healthcare_Parallax_Image_Desktop_2](https://opusvi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/general/Mini-MBA_in_Rural_Healthcare_Parallax_Image_Desktop_2.jpg?width=1440&height=700&name=Mini-MBA_in_Rural_Healthcare_Parallax_Image_Desktop_2.jpg) ## A New Kind of Business Program, Tailored to Rural Healthcare Management Rural healthcare comes with a complex and unique set of challenges — at the same time, rural settings offer opportunities for growth and impact that are exponentially higher than those in urban areas. However, traditional healthcare management and business programs often don’t equip health leaders to navigate these environments. OpusVi™ believes rural healthcare professionals deserve to be empowered to make a true impact on their communities and to pursue a highly fulfilling career. That’s why we’re proud to offer the Mini-MBA in Rural Healthcare, a condensed business management program with a twist, specifically tailored to the needs of rural healthcare professionals. [ Learn More ](https://24060303.hs-sites.com/about-us/contact-us-v2?hsLang=en) ![icon-29](https://opusvi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/icon-29.png?width=1667&height=1667&name=icon-29.png) ### Leading industry experts across healthcare inform the program from start to finish. ![icon-21](https://opusvi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/icon-21.png?width=1667&height=1667&name=icon-21.png) ### Eleven academic specialists develop and present high-quality learning content. ![icon-20](https://opusvi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/icon-20.png?width=1667&height=1667&name=icon-20.png) ### 67% of graduates received a salary increase or promotion within 6 months after completion of the Mini-MBA in Rural Healthcare program. ![icon-19](https://opusvi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/icon-19.png?width=1667&height=1667&name=icon-19.png) ### Collaborative learning in groups of 10+ to foster teamwork, shared learning and organizational impact ![Video_Thumbnail_Mini-MBA_-video-2](https://opusvi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/general/Video_Thumbnail_Mini-MBA_-video-2.png?width=903&height=785&name=Video_Thumbnail_Mini-MBA_-video-2.png) ### A New Kind of Business Program to Push Limits Rural healthcare comes with a complex and unique set of challenges — at the same time, rural settings offer opportunities for growth and impact that are exponentially higher than those in urban areas. However, traditional healthcare management and business programs often don’t equip health leaders to navigate these environments. OpusVi™ and the University of Arizona’s Eller Executive Education believe that rural healthcare professionals deserve to be empowered to make a true impact on their communities and to pursue a highly fulfilling career. That’s why we’re proud to offer the Mini-MBA in Rural Healthcare, a condensed business management program with a twist, specifically tailored to the needs of rural healthcare professionals. [ Explore Learning Ecosystem ](https://opusvi.com/competency-management-platforms/learning-ecosystem/?hsLang=en) ## Learner Outcomes - Build confidence as a healthcare leader to advocate for yourself, your team and patients - Confidently and fluently communicate about aspects of healthcare business administration - Exercise your own mindset, and influence the mindset of others, to achieve greatness ![Screenshot 2024-02-12 094748](https://opusvi.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/Screenshot%202024-02-12%20094748.png "Screenshot 2024-02-12 094748") ![Beckers Healthcare 5 notes on CommonSpirit, OpusVi’s 1-year nurse residency](https://opusvi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Beckers%20Healthcare%205%20notes%20on%20CommonSpirit%2c%20OpusVi%E2%80%99s%201-year%20nurse%20residency.png?width=1200&height=627&name=Beckers%20Healthcare%205%20notes%20on%20CommonSpirit%2c%20OpusVi%E2%80%99s%201-year%20nurse%20residency.png) ### System Outcomes - Elevate team effectiveness and achieve optimal organizational performance - Enable better patient care, satisfaction, safety and reduced medical errors - Teach rising leaders to integrate foundational theory in economics, finance, accounting and operations into healthcare business practice with confidence - Empower rising leaders to make strategic decisions that enhance the performance of themselves and others [ Explore Our Impact ](https://opusvi.com/case-studies?hsLang=en) ## Learner FAQs ###### Shared Common Competencies - Leadership - Communication - Quality and Patient Experience - Mental Health, Substance Abuse - Resilience - Cultural Engagement ###### Specialty Areas Supported Unit-Specific Pathways - MedSurg-Tele - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Emergency Room (ER) - Labor & Delivery (L&D) - Mother Baby Care (MBC) - Operating Room (OR) - Cath Lab - Hospice - Behavioral Health - Critical Access Hospitals ###### Specific MedSurg Competencies - Surgical Care - Integumentary - Respiratory - Hematology - Cardiovascular - Gastrointestinal - Renal - Endocrine - Neurological  ## FAQs We are your partners from start to finish. View this FAQ for more information on who brings what to the table.   Curriculum - Unit 1: Tensions and Dilemmas Facing Healthcare: The Forces of Healthcare Economics (with Keith Joiner, MD) - Unit 2: Drive Performance Through High-Impact Business Strategy (with Joe Carella, PhD) - Unit 3: Delivering Value Through World-Class Operations (with Robert H. Owen, MBA) - Unit 4: Create Change Through Community Engagement (with Deborrah Himsel) - Unit 5: Leveraging Budgets for Better Healthcare (with Ann McGrath) - Unit 6: Making Strong Decisions Through Financial Investment Fluency (with Aamir Khan, PhD) - Unit 7: Building the Right Team: Talent Acquisition and Retention (with Joe Broschak, PhD) - Unit 8: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Practice (with Lehman Benson III, PhD) - Unit 9: Change the Game: The Science of Influence (with Nathan Podsakoff, PhD) - Unit 10: Design Thinking: From Starting Blocks to Finish Line (with Mark Peterson) - Unit 11: The Heart of a Champion: Resilience and Awareness (with Deborrah Himsel) - Unit 12: Executing Your Game Plan: From Insight to Action (Capstone with Nicholas Tobey) Learner Outcomes Our Mini-MBA in Rural Healthcare prepares today’s healthcare professionals for modern healthcare business administration. Among other skills, you will learn to: - Integrate foundational theory in economics, finance, accounting and operations into rural healthcare business practice with confidence - Utilize cash, human capital, other resources, and their flow to impact positive change in your healthcare organization and rural community - Confidently and fluently communicate about aspects of healthcare business administration with all levels and units in your organization - Make strategic decisions that enhance the performance of yourself and others - Exercise your mindset, and influence the mindset of others, to achieve greatness, whatever your situation - Apply modern tools of business administration to solve real challenges and positively impact the trajectory of rural health and healthcare Minimum Cohort Size for the Program Our programs are designed for engaging, career-focused learning in groups of 10 or more. Each participating organization must enroll a minimum of 10 learners to launch a cohort. This format encourages collaboration, shared learning and organizational impact—ensuring your team moves forward together. Who Should Study This Program? The Mini-MBA in Rural Healthcare is an opportunity for healthcare professionals wanting to further their understanding of the business of healthcare in a rural context and to identify and tackle the unique challenges and opportunities in non-urban areas. Professionals who will benefit most from this certificate are:  - Clinical professionals such as physicians and nurses wanting to gain a solid basis of management, business and administrative knowledge that is crucial to the success of rural healthcare operations - Professionals working in administration and operations wishing to gain insights into rural healthcare - Professionals working in human resources who want to identify innovative ways to attract and retain talent in rural healthcare organizations - Experienced professionals, including executives, directors, and MBA and MHA degree holders wishing to reexamine business topics through a rural lens in order to maximize positive outcomes in their communities - Healthcare professionals considering applying for a full MBA program who wish to sample aspects of a full degree before fully committing (Graduates will be able to count four credits to be used within the University of Arizona system) Don’t see yourself in the above-mentioned roles? We recommend that you inquire with us to discuss your unique situation with your dedicated Enrollment Advisor. Learner Experience This program was created with healthcare and business experts to meet the unique needs of today’s healthcare professionals working in rural areas.  - Accessible: The learning content is 100% online and designed for remote learning, offering an engaging experience. - Guided: An expert instructor gives you frequent feedback on self-reflective exercises and discussions. - Social: You’ll study in a cohort of rural healthcare professionals, allowing you to build a community to help your community. - Relevant: Developed with experienced healthcare leaders and world-class athletes - Asynchronous: Study on your own schedule - Bite-sized: 4 hours of study per week Can I Enroll as an Individual? Our programs are designed for group-based learning with a minimum of 10 participants. While we don’t offer individual enrollment at this time, you’re welcome to organize your own group of 10 or more peers to start a cohort. You can also speak with your employer about enrolling your team through your organization. #### John Godina, Mini-MBA in Senior Living #### Three-time World Championship winner and two-time Olympic medal winner in the shot put I opened and owned multiple fitness and sports training businesses since my retirement as an athlete. What is critical is knowing the processes of moving from one industry to another. By bringing the sports perspective into this Mini-MBA, we want to help people understand the nuances of the mental approach, the processes of goal setting, and the experiences around recovery. It provides a knowledge base that helps a medical provider transition into the business aspects of healthcare. #### Ato Bolden #### Four-Time Olympic Medal Winner in Track and Field Quite frankly, if it’s been done before, I’m not that interested. When I heard the concept and I saw how unique an approach this was to a Mini-MBA in Healthcare, to infuse knowledge from sports, I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of. I’m here because I feel like this is something that's not been done before. #### Max Starks IV #### Two-Time Super Bowl Champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers I wanted to be involved with this program because I knew how important gaining these skills was for myself as an athlete transitioning to a new profession. You need to find resources and tools that will help you take your career from one transition to the next. This Mini-MBA is an opportunity to help people attain more and build the character, skills, and resiliency to make that change. #### John Godina, Mini-MBA in Senior Living #### Three-time World Championship winner and two-time Olympic medal winner in the shot put I opened and owned multiple fitness and sports training businesses since my retirement as an athlete. What is critical is knowing the processes of moving from one industry to another. By bringing the sports perspective into this Mini-MBA, we want to help people understand the nuances of the mental approach, the processes of goal setting, and the experiences around recovery. It provides a knowledge base that helps a medical provider transition into the business aspects of healthcare. #### Ato Bolden #### Four-Time Olympic Medal Winner in Track and Field Quite frankly, if it’s been done before, I’m not that interested. When I heard the concept and I saw how unique an approach this was to a Mini-MBA in Healthcare, to infuse knowledge from sports, I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of. I’m here because I feel like this is something that's not been done before. ![John_Godina](https://opusvi.com/hubfs/general/John_Godina.png) ![Ato_Boldon](https://opusvi.com/hubfs/general/Ato_Boldon.png) ![Max_Starks](https://opusvi.com/hubfs/general/Max_Starks.png) ![John_Godina](https://opusvi.com/hubfs/general/John_Godina.png) ![Ato_Boldon](https://opusvi.com/hubfs/general/Ato_Boldon.png) ![triptych-Mini-MBA-1](https://opusvi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/banners/triptych-Mini-MBA-1.png?width=765&height=340&name=triptych-Mini-MBA-1.png "triptych-Mini-MBA-1") ## Be a Champion for Rural Health — Meet Your Olympic and Super Bowl-Winning Coaches In an innovative approach, our curriculum features two-time Super Bowl champion Max Starks, four-time track and field Olympic medal winner Ato Boldon, and two-time shot put Olympic medal winner John Godina. These professional athletes bring their unique perspectives to achieving greatness on the job, overcoming failure while pursuing perfection and performing under pressure. Their insights are integrated into condensed, research-based learning content of an MBA-level that is developed and presented by eleven passionate and highly qualified academic experts from the University of Arizona’s Eller Executive Education and Eller College of Management so you can gain a healthcare-specific business foundation in a short time without sacrificing depth. The entire curriculum is informed by healthcare professionals working in rural areas to ensure learners are given the tools they need to make an impact. ![Sans-Eller Mini Rural Flyer Image](https://opusvi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flyer%20Images/Sans-Eller%20Mini%20Rural%20Flyer%20Image.png?width=1880&height=1576&name=Sans-Eller%20Mini%20Rural%20Flyer%20Image.png) ## Download our brochure. 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