Accreditation Matters
Our MBA with a Health Services Specialization is accredited* by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org
MBA
MBA with a Specialization in Health Services
3
fewer courses
6
fewer months
Over
$6,800
in savings
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Management Theory and Practices
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of enterprise-wide functions relevant in the global economy. -
Collaboration
Work collaboratively in a team environment. Coordinate and share information to achieve a common goal. -
Technology
Apply analytical tools and technology applications to develop analyses and solutions to address the needs of an organization and its stakeholders. -
U.S. Healthcare Policy
Apply an understanding of the overall US healthcare model and the history of legislation and available public/private programs to issues in the contemporary healthcare field; also, apply an understanding of the US model as compared to other models around the globe.
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Ethics in Healthcare
Analyze the evolution of legal and ethical aspects of healthcare to determine the moral responsibilities of healthcare workers. Examine how today’s legal system affects the types of care provided to the patient. -
Public and Private Healthcare Plans
Assess the value of available health plans and explain the value-proposition of different types of health plans to patients, synthesize the business of healthcare relative to the patient care and analyze how each affects the other.
Master's
48
Credit Hours
Graduate Certificate
18
Credit Hours
Keep in mind that these career options may not be available at all employers. Job titles and job requirements are not standardized across the healthcare industry. For example, while you may meet the requirements to apply for a Medical Services Manager position at one company, it does not mean that you will meet the requirements for that position for all potential employers.
Accounting & Applied Mathematics
ACCT500*
Essentials in Accounting, Finance and Economics
ACCT503
Financial Accounting: Managerial Use and Analysis
ECON545
Business Economics
FIN510
Corporate Finance
MATH534*
Applied Managerial Statistics
Strategic Business
MIS540*
Innovation through Technology
MKTG525
Strategic Marketing
Select one of the following:
HRM587
Managing Organizational Change
HRM591
Strategic Human Resource Management
HRM595
Negotiation Skills
+ Choose one below:
FIN565
International Finance
HRM584
Managing International Human Resources
INTL500
Global Perspectives for International Business
Leadership and Technology
MGMT501*
Organizational Structures and Business Processes
+ Choose one below:
LEAD510
Digital Leadership
MGMT591
Leadership and Organizational Behavior
+ Choose one below:
BIAM500
Application of Business Analytics I
HRM595
Negotiation Skills
MGMT520
Legal, Political and Ethical Dimensions of Business
MGMT550
Managerial Communication
MIS525
Essentials of Information Systems and Programming
NETW583
Strategic Management of Technology
PROJ586
Project Management Systems
Health Services Concentration
+ Choose three below:
HSM541
Health Service Systems
HSM542
Health Rights and Responsibilities
HSM543
Health Services Finance
HSM544
Health Policy and Economics
HSM546
Managed Care
Capstone
MGMT601
MBA Capstone
2Earn your master’s and get a graduate certificate along the way. These six courses make up the Health Services Management Graduate Certificate, which is embedded in this program, allowing you to leave with two credentials in one.
3Students who hold an undergraduate business degree, a technology degree or a degree with a technology specialization may be eligible to waive up to three courses (nine credit hours). Students with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines may also be eligible to waive select courses upon review of their undergraduate transcript. Course waiver availability varies by location. For more information, please refer to the Course Waiver section of the Keller academic catalog.
FAQs: MBA with Specialization in Health Services
The primary difference between an MBA in Health Services and a Master's in Health Administration is found in the coursework for each degree program. All MBA programs are business-focused, so an MBA with a healthcare specialization would include both health services and business courses to provide a well-rounded education. A Master's in Health Administration focuses almost exclusively on healthcare administration related topics and would also feature the words "Health Administration" on your degree.
The main prerequisite to enroll in the Health Services MBA specialization program at DeVry are a bachelor's degree in a related field, and a proficiency in math and verbal skills. Please visit our graduate admissions page for more information.
The amount of time it takes to complete an MBA in Health Services program varies depending on the course load you choose to take and how many qualifying transfer credits you have prior to entering the program. At DeVry, you can earn your MBA with a Specialization in Health Services in an estimated 2 years and 8 months, or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits3.
Yes! You can earn your MBA with a Specialization in Health Services program online through DeVry's Keller Graduate School of Management. This makes it a great option if you have a job or family commitments that may make it more challenging to devote time to in-person courses.
Some of the benefits of earning an MBA in Health Services include adding a graduate-level credential to your resume, which may help you stand out to potential employers. Another benefit is that the business education that an MBA offers can help you prepare to pursue additional career paths that may not be available to those with only a healthcare-focused degree.
Programs vary by location. For specific program details for Pennsylvania, refer to:
Pennsylvania catalog
Coursework - MBA with a concentration in Health Services for Pennsylvania residents
*Conferral and Assessment Data - Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.
1Eligibility and application of course waivers varies based on the type of course waiver credit earned, the student’s enrolled location and/or the student’s state of residence. For more information, please refer to the Course Waiver section of the Keller academic catalog.
2For the Health Services management graduate certificate program, every course counts towards the MBA with a Health Services Specialization program. At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied.
3Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.
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