


Health care is one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy. This is especially true for Northeast Ohio which is home to some of the best health care facilities in the world. The MBA-HC program works with these institutions to ensure that our graduates meet their needs as well as the needs of the broader community of health care professionals.
| MBA Gateway Courses (0-12 credits) | ||
| 6200:601 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| 6400:602 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
| 6400:655 | Government and Business | 3 |
| 3250:600 | Foundations of Economic Analysis | 3 |
| 6700:695 | Gateway Internship* | 3 |
| (*Required for students with no work experience; taken for credit but not applied toward graduation requirements.) | ||
Gateway courses may be waived based on recent comparable coursework or waiver exams.
| MBA Proficiencies | ||
| Students must show proficiency in the following areas critical to success in the MBA: | ||
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| MBA Professional Courses* (6 credits) | ||
| 6700:696 | Leading and influencing (required in year 1, first semester) | 1 |
| 6700:696 | Professional Integrity and Social Responsibility | 1 |
| 6700:696 | Negotiation | 1 |
| 6500:601 | Business Analytics and Information Strategy | 3 |
| MBA Core Courses* (18 credits) | ||
| 6200:610 | Process Analysis and Cost Management | 3 |
| 6400:674 | Strategic Financial Decision Making | 3 |
| 6500:670 | Management of Supply Chain and Operations | 3 |
| 6500:652 | Managing People in Organizations | 3 |
| 6600:620 | Strategic Marketing | 3 |
| 6800:605 | International Business Environments | 3 |
*All core and Professional courses require Excel, writing and statistics proficiency prior to enrollment.
| Concentration (9 credits) |
| Required: | ||
| 6500:580 | Introduction to Health Care Management | 3 |
| 6500:582 | Health Services Operations Management | 3 |
| 6500:683 | Health Services Systems Management | 3 |
| *No more than six credits at the 500-level permitted. | ||
| Integrative | ||
| 6500:695 | Organizational Strategy | 3 |
| (Restricted to students graduating within two semesters.) | ||
It is recommended that international students apply one month prior to these dates to allow time form admission and visa processing. I-20 forms are processed by the Office of International Programs.
Program Home:
Health Care Management (MBA)
Department of Management
Degrees Offered:
MBA Master of Business Admin,
Program Contact:
gradcba@uakron.edu
You need to have a completed application to be considered for admission. That means that you have to have a GMAT score (at least 500), a TOEFL score if you are an international student, hold an undergraduate degree, have your statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, resume, transcripts (at least a 2.75 GPA) and all the other material in to us so that our graduate admissions committee can evaluate your application.
For nine consecutive years, the Princeton Review has rated the College of Business Administration at The University of Akron as one of the best business schools in the nation. Regardless of the field you choose, at Akron you have the opportunity to learn from business faculty involved in business and dedicated to sharing their knowledge with you.
Current students and alumni point to our dedication to meeting the needs of our students by providing an excellent education and solid support service to help students succeed. All of our graduate business programs are flexible, allowing you to study on a full or part time basis. Course loads can vary so that a student can tailor their studies to accommodate work or family driven activities, such as Tax season for accountants or summer vacations for families.
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