Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Walden University's M.B.A. program with a specialization in Healthcare Management explores financial management issues in the healthcare system, such as how economic principles and resource distribution affect critical healthcare decisions. Additional topics covered in the curriculum include business strategy for competitive advantage, health policy and economics, marketing, and business operations in the United States and abroad. In the final quarter of enrollment, students complete a capstone project that focuses on management thinking. The program can generally be completed in two years, although that period may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable

What Are the Prerequisites?

To apply to Walden University's M.B.A. program with a specialization in Healthcare Management, you must have a bachelor's degree or higher, and you should have an interest in healthcare, finance, and be comfortable working with numbers.

What Are the Course Requirements?

Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change; contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program. The M.B.A. program with a specialization in Healthcare Management requires completion of 37 total semester credit hours. The degree program includes foundation and core courses, specialized courses and a four-credit management capstone course.

Healthcare Management Course Requirements

• Managing and Leading: A Contemporary Approach
• Leading People
• Business Operations in the U.S. and Abroad
• Marketing
• Innovation and Technology
• Accounting for Business Management
• Financial Management
• Business Strategy for Competitive Advantage
• U.S. Healthcare Delivery System
• Health Policy and Economics
• Financial Management
• Capstone: Becoming a World-Class Manager

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

Once you graduate from Walden University's M.B.A. program with a specialization in Healthcare Management, you may be prepared to pursue jobs in the healthcare management field. Potential employers could include hospitals, clinics, community care centers, and healthcare equipment suppliers. Graduates of this program can develop strong problem-solving strategies and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a background in business and healthcare concepts that can be an advantage when seeking positions in the field. Some possible jobs could include:

• Health service manager
• Healthcare executive
• Healthcare administrator
• Assistant healthcare administrator

Advanced Degrees

Some graduates may want to further their studies and apply to a doctoral program in the field after completion of Walden University's M.B.A. program with a specialization in Healthcare Management. Doctoral programs usually focus on research but also include courses such as healthcare ethics, health administration policy, strategic management, and the economics of healthcare. Graduates often work in an academic setting as professors but may choose instead to enter the healthcare industry as healthcare managers and administrators. Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Degrees you could pursue include:

• Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration
• Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) in Healthcare Management