Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Walden University's M.B.A. program with a specialization in Healthcare System Improvement is an online program designed to teach the skills and knowledge to work with supply and inventory management, medical records and orders, care coordination, and cost control. The curriculum also includes a foundation in business management, including financial management, business strategy for competitive advantage, marketing, business operations in the United States and abroad, and leadership. Typically, the degree program can be completed in two years, although time to completion may vary depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable.

What Are the Prerequisites?

If you would like to apply to Walden University's M.B.A. program with a specialization in Healthcare System Improvement, you must have a bachelor's degree or higher, and should have an interest in technology, as well as solid critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

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 System Improvement requires completion of 37 total semester credit hours. The degree program consists of foundation and core courses, specialization courses, and a four-credit capstone course on management.

Healthcare System Improvement Specialization 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
• Quality Assessment and Improvement
• U.S. Healthcare Delivery System
• Capstone: Becoming a World-Class Manager

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

Graduates of Walden University's M.B.A. program with a specialization in Healthcare System Improvement could pursue job opportunities in the healthcare sector. The healthcare industry includes many potential employers, such as hospitals, community care centers, clinics, home healthcare agencies, and hospices. Some possible job titles could include:

• Health information manager
• Health services manager
• Healthcare administrator
• Assistant healthcare administrator

Advanced Degrees

Graduates of Walden M.B.A. program with a specialization in Healthcare System Improvement may choose to pursue a doctoral program in the field. Doctoral degree holders have the opportunity to compete for executive- and administrative-level positions; some graduates choose to enter academia as educators and researchers. Research is the primary focus of a doctoral program in healthcare, which culminates in completion and submission of a dissertation. 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 Informatics
• Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration
• Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) in Information Technology