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Program Title: MBA in Health Care Management
Description: The course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of management within the health care industry. Students learn to practically apply the knowledge in a professional manner for the advancement of the health of the local community. Graduates will need to deal with the integrated healthcare delivery systems, technological innovations, complex regulatory environment and preventive care. The MBA program focuses on general management core followed by courses relating to health care. Health industry is one of the largest industries today and like any other business this too needs proper management. Students will learn to plan, supervise, organize and manage various health care activities.
Syllabus: The syllabus aims to provide solid foundation in areas related to health care industry. Topics include:
- Contemporary Issues in Healthcare
- Legal Aspects of Healthcare Management
- Medical Terminology
- Human Resource Management
- Health Care Law & Ethics
- Population Health & Epidemiology
- Contemporary Leadership Issues
- Workplace Security
- Managed Care Contracting
- Healthcare Management Capstone
- Organizational Theory & Behavior
- Management of human resources
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Risk Management
Accreditation: The Higher Learning Commission (HLC); Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC)
Format of Education: Online Course
Language: English
Job Opportunities: Graduates can find exciting employment opportunities in clinics, hospitals, insurance agencies, medical transports, home health care services, specialty clinics and so on. Health managers held more than 300,000 jobs last year. Employment can also be found in the private and non-profit sectors as well as in local, state and federal government. According to the bureau of labor statistics, the number of jobs in health care administration will grow faster than average through 2012. The average annual earnings range from $60,000 to $170,000. The job prospects in this sector are very good.
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