Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

When you enroll in the D.B.A. program with a specialization in Healthcare Management, you have the chance to learn how to create and maintain a competitive edge in a global marketplace. You can explore practical strategies for forecasting, allocating resources, budgeting, balancing risk, and managing information systems. Within the specialization courses, you'll have the opportunity to learn about healthcare policies affecting patient access, quality of care, and service costs, and you'll also explore methods for creating ethical and legally compliant guidelines. Courses are designed to develop your analytical, writing, and decision-making abilities. The use of data analysis software is also addressed. Before the close of this Walden University series, you will have the opportunity to complete a research-based prospectus, in which you'll contribute an original and viable business strategy.

What are the Prerequisites?

You may have a degree in business administration, management, human resource administration, healthcare administration, or a related field. Previous courses in statistical analysis, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, marketing, finance, and professional ethics could prove helpful. A master's degree is required, as well as three years of professional experience. Applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Program Requirements?

In order to earn Walden University's D.B.A. with a specialization in Healthcare Management, you must complete 60 semester hours. In addition to doctoral coursework, you'll be required to complete two 4-day residencies. Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change. Contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program.

Healthcare Management Course Requirements

• Seminar in Healthcare Managerial Decision Making
• Seminar in Managing Healthcare Delivery Systems
• Seminar in Law and Ethics in Healthcare Management

Business Course Requirements

• Foundations for Doctoral Business Administration
• Business Operations: Systems Perspectives in Global Organizations
• Information Systems: Global Management Strategies and Technologies
• Marketing: Strategic Innovation in Globally Diverse Markets
• Finance: Fiscal Leadership in a Global Environment--Creating Competitive Responses and Building Corporate Opportunities
• Leadership: Building Sustainable Organizations
• Business Strategy and Innovation

Research Methods Course Requirements

• Applied Research Methods--Qualitative and Quantitative
• Qualitative and Case Study Research for Business Analysis
• Quantitative Decision Making for Business Analysis

Doctoral Studies Course Requirements

• Doctoral Study Mentoring
• Doctoral Study Completion (four credits taken each term for five terms)

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

After earning a D.B.A. with a specialization in Healthcare Management, you could undertake additional responsibilities related to your current position. Opportunities could be found in the healthcare industry, in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, or pharmaceutical companies. You could also seek a career at home or abroad with any number of businesses, government departments, or nonprofit organizations.

You could be able to find work as a(n):

• Entrepreneur
• Business consultant
• Executive
• Manager
• Business instructor

Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

Find information on costs, occupation types, completion rates, and median loan debt for this program at http://waldendisclosures.com.

Walden University's B.S. in Business Administration, Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.), and Ph.D. in Management programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation association that identifies and supports excellence in business education.

This accreditation reaffirms the quality of Walden's programs and support services, as well as our commitment to continuous assessment and improvement. Earning an ACBSP-accredited degree can better prepare you to compete and succeed in the global marketplace. Employers recognize the value of graduates of a program with educational standards modeled on the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, used by businesses, government, and other organizations as a measure of quality.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.