Master of Business Administration, Healthcare

Learners can choose between a 24-month accelerated path and a 30-month path (including scheduled breaks), allowing for optimal tuition reimbursement.

Courses:

• BA 521 — Accounting for Managers (3 credits)
• BA 609 — Business Law, Ethics, and Corporate Governance (3 credits)
• BA 610 — Personal Branding, Systems Thinking, and Self Awareness (3 credits)
• BA 657 — Strategic Marketing Management (3 credits)
• BA 649 — Process Management (3 credits)
• BA 658 — Leadership and Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
• BA 665— Managerial Decision-Making (3 credits)
• BA 690 — Strategy (3 credits)
• BA 660 — Financial Analysis and Decision-Making (3 credits)
• BA 612 — Healthcare Economics and Policy (3 credits)
• BA 644 — Healthcare Decision Modeling and Simulation (3 credits)
• BA 691 — Healthcare Consulting Practicum (3 credits)

Total credits: 36

Courses and curriculum are pending final approval and are subject to change.

OpusVi™ and NAU have worked closely with experienced healthcare professionals to ensure that the curriculum of the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare will equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive positive change in their healthcare organizations and for their communities.

The program is built with career development in mind, offering fireside chats and other direct engagement opportunities with specialized healthcare professionals so students can confidently pursue job opportunities.

Upon graduation, you’ll be able to:

• Use strategic integrative thinking to identify problems, generate alternatives, and develop logical solutions supported by relevant analysis and decision model selection for complex business situations in healthcare
• Demonstrate the ability to identify ethical dilemmas and be able to recognize and evaluate alternative courses of actions 
• Analyze complex global economic and business issues that impact healthcare
• Build effective working relationships and pursue opportunities for self-improvement by developing networking and feedback resources
• Manage teams effectively and empathically by understanding the integrated nature of healthcare organizations and considering stakeholders within the organization 
• Develop a sense of purpose and confidence

Earning an online MBA, Healthcare can open up a variety of career paths for you, including:

• Hospital administrator (Average salary: $87K)
• Pharmaceutical project manager (Average salary: $95K)
• Policy analyst (Average salary: $64K)
• Health services manager (Average salary: $70K)
• Healthcare research and development manager (Average salary: $100K)

The online MBA, Healthcare is for business and healthcare professionals from all backgrounds who aspire to transform healthcare accessibility and the patient experience, with the ultimate goal of advancing into a leadership role and making a high-level impact.

Students who may benefit most are:

• Clinical leaders who are currently running or considering opening their own practices or clinics
• Clinicians looking to move into management
• Business professionals aiming to transition into healthcare who wish to gain a solid understanding of healthcare-specific business and administration topics  
• Healthcare administrators hoping to increase their impact
• Health insurance representatives and medical equipment sales staff who want to play a more dynamic role in the healthcare industry
• Allied health professionals who want to upgrade their business acumen
• Veterans transitioning into civilian life who are interested in working in healthcare

If you don’t see yourself reflected in the above groups but are interested in the program, we encourage you to inquire with us to discuss your professional aspirations and whether this program will be a good fit for you.

OpusVi™ and NAU have worked hard to make the Master of Business Administration, Healthcare truly accessible and to make the application process as easy as possible. Applicants must fulfill certain requirements for admission:

• Have a bachelor’s degree: Applicants must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale for their bachelor’s degree to be considered for regular admission. Students holding a cumulative GPA below a 3.0 may be considered for conditional admission with a recommendation and rationale from the admitting academic program.
• Must demonstrate 2-3 years of work experience in the healthcare setting (not including internships).
• GRE/GMAT scores may be waived for students with 3 years of demonstrated work experience or with an undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or higher in any major. The admissions committee may evaluate applicants on a case-by-case basis to determine if an entrance exam will be required for admissions.
• Submit an online application including all required components:
  • Students are required to submit two essays and respond to one of two short answer questions.
  • Contact information of two references
  • Resume
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended undergraduate and graduate institutions (for our admissions process, we accept unofficial transcripts, students will have to provide official transcripts to the Graduate College)
  • Attendance at an admissions interview

• The total program cost is $20,603.
• Fee breakdown: The tuition cost is $19,764 based on a rate per credit of $549 and there are mandatory fees totaling $104 for up to 6 credits per semester; or $208 for 7 or more credits. Please note: Tuition and fees are subject to change at the discretion of The Arizona Board of Regents or legislature. 
• We are offering students the option to study over the course of 30 months (with scheduled breaks) to make optimal use of their tuition reimbursement. Inquire today to learn more about the program and how we can help you earn an affordable, high-quality education.

• Financial Aid Trust Fee: $20 for 6 credits per semester; $40 for 7 or more
• Information Technology Fee: $84 for 6 credits per semester; $168 for 7 or more
• Graduate Matriculation Fee: $25
• Graduation Application Fee: $35
• Book and material fees are estimated to be $1,200 for the entire program, with each course averaging around $100 for books and materials.

Please note: Tuition and fees are subject to change at the discretion of The Arizona Board of Regents or legislature.