MBA, Healthcare
Ashok Subramanian
Dean of The William A. Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University
“Unlike many MBA programs which tend to specialize around functional lines such as finance, marketing, or analytics, my preference is to specialize along industry lines because every industry has its unique processes, models, problem structures, metrics, and key performance indicators. That’s why I’m very excited about this partnership. Healthcare is a unique industry and combining NAU’s business expertise with OpusVi™’s industry insights will allow us to teach business in the right industry context — this feeds well into my philosophical approach and will empower healthcare professionals to excel in their careers and achieve greatness for their organizations and their communities.”
Program Outline
As a program specifically designed for the healthcare industry, including the life sciences, all courses are healthcare-infused. This allows students to discover business and administration-related topics through a healthcare lens and participate in confident and meaningful conversations with the many departments in an organization along with its board members, senior executives, and management.
Key Program Features
Cohort-based learning:
Engage with and learn from fellow healthcare professionals.
Real-world, industry-applicable projects and assignments:
Learn to make an impact in your healthcare organization.
Cutting-edge, interactive online learning platform:
Never a passive learning experience.
Convenient live online sessions:
Connect with your faculty and peers.
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Fireside chats and faculty engagement:
Connect with specialized business and healthcare professionals.
Consultancy opportunity:
Consult for a real healthcare organization as part of your practicum.
Real-world Consulting Opportunities
At the end of your MBA program, you will have a guaranteed consulting opportunity where you work in a small team under faculty guidance to identify, analyze and solve real problems for real-world clients in the healthcare industry.
This consulting project not only allows you to apply your learning, but also gives you an opportunity to gain references from clients in the healthcare industry without having to leave your current place of employment.
What You’ll Earn
- OpusVi™ and Northern Arizona University's online Master of Business Administration, Healthcare program is accredited by the AACSB (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).
- NAU is accredited by the HLC (Higher Learning Commission).
Example 1:
Alisha, Physician Assistant
Alisha receives $5,250 tuition assistance annually from her employer. She chooses the 24-month fast track to graduate quickly, allowing her to access 2 years’ worth of tuition reimbursement.
- Full program tuition: $19,764
- Tuition assistance: $10,500
- Scholarship: $4,000
- Out-of-pocket tuition cost for Alisha: $5,264
Example 2:
James, Clinical Nurse Educator
James receives $3,000 tuition assistance annually from his employer. He enrolls in the 30-month option in order to access 3 years’ worth of tuition reimbursement.
- Full program tuition: $19,764
- Tuition Assistance: $9,000
- Scholarship: $9,500
- Out-of-pocket tuition cost for James: $1,264
About Northern Arizona University
Since 1899, Northern Arizona University has fostered a collaborative community and a student-centered approach that engages students in active professional growth and research. Students work closely with faculty mentors, participating in rigorous scholarly activities and hands-on experiences in business, the arts, education, the humanities, and the sciences. Steeped in a rich history, NAU has nurtured a dynamic culture of academic inquiry and excellence that permeates its programs at the university's main campus in Flagstaff, more than 20 locations across Arizona, and online.
About The William A. Franke College of Business
The W. A. Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University prepares students to become leaders and make a difference in a world that is changing almost daily. Scholars hone their craft as they build a professional network filled with the best minds in business. Close collaboration with faculty mentors, immersive learning opportunities, and a shared commitment to big-picture thinking define the student experience.
Kurt Hayes
Chief Learning Experience Officer of OpusVi™
“To us, online learning is not only a means to an end — it’s a valuable tool that can be used to enhance a fulfilling learning experience. We can leverage it to deliver relevant content that can be applied immediately, allow learners to network and build lasting connections, and accommodate their busy schedules as working professionals. This program is built on relevance and employs practical, proven pedagogy throughout — we carefully design every aspect of the experience so students can succeed, improve their overall wellbeing, and make a real difference in their careers.”
Neal Gary Smith, MBA
Professor of Practice at The W. A. Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University
“Our university is very good with student connections. We like to keep our class sizes small so that we can truly focus on helping our students, both on a professional and personal level. We encourage them to connect with the faculty and I personally keep in contact with many of our graduates. At NAU, you will experience an open, accepting, and welcoming learning environment, and become part of a great community and alumni network.”
Mahendra K Joshi, PhD
Professor of Management and Graduate Programs Coordinator at The W. A. Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University
“Our faculty are excited to develop the best possible online learning experience for this MBA program. We want to give students hands-on learning experiences, the opportunity to work on real projects that mean something to someone, and to be able to network with other learners as well as the faculty. To achieve great learning outcomes and high completion rates, our faculty will be highly engaged with each and every enrolled student. At NAU, we pride ourselves on the fact that we don’t deploy an army of student assistants to teach and resolve issues — instead, students will be working directly with the instructors teaching the courses, who are experts in their own fields.”
Martin Hassell, PhD
Assistant Professor of Information Systems at Northern Arizona University
"I want to help students succeed and be as prepared as they can be for their careers and future opportunities. I try to build connections with them so they trust me, work with me, and rely on me when needed — now or in the future. I greatly care about students and helping them achieve their goals."
Jeremy R. Brees, MBA, PhD
Associate Professor of Management at The W.A. Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University
"I love teaching adult learners because they understand course concepts on a much deeper level because they are living them every day at work. This also means that they can apply course recommendations, strategies, and tactics the very next day in their performance evaluations, during coaching and feedback, and more. My passion is helping managers be effective leaders and employees be effective contributors and this program is an excellent opportunity to follow that passion."
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