executive MBA in health Administration

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1 executive MBA in health Administration UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER ON CAMPUS + ONLINE

2 AccelerAte Your career With A SpeciAliZed mba An Executive MBA in Health Administration from the University of Colorado Denver enables you to develop and highlight your expertise and stand out in the job market. In a dynamic, rapidly changing industry, this highly respected program provides valuable, essential leadership tools needed by both practitioners and administrators to lead healthcare organizations into the 21st century. The program features computer-based instruction with intensive on-site classes at the Denver Campus of the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver). It leverages the combined resources of the university s Denver Campus and Anschutz Medical Campus which includes the School of Medicine, the School of Nursing, the School of Dentistry, and the School of Pharmacy. This enhances the collaboration and research between healthcare practitioners and professors at the Business School and the value of your degree. The program allows busy healthcare professionals to earn a Master of Business Administration degree in just two years without interrupting their careers. Students from a variety of backgrounds physicians, nurses, dentists, physical therapists, hospital administrators, pharmaceutical industry professionals, pharmacists, consultants, attorneys and many others involved in the delivery or administration of healthcare come together to collaborate and learn from one another in this unique program. FAcultY The Executive MBA in Health Administration faculty come from 17 accredited health administration programs at universities around the nation to provide the highest-quality instruction. Most are members of the Network for Healthcare and are selected to teach based on their real-world experience, depth of knowledge, and teaching ability. AccreditAtionS The Executive MBA in Health Administration program at the is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Education (CAHME), which is recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the Department of Education as the sole accrediting agency for master s-level health administration programs in the United States and Canada. The Business School at CU Denver is accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the international association for management education. curriculum Program curriculum emphasizes the business of healthcare, employing analytical and decision-making skills. Students take 18 courses totaling 48 semester hours 12 credit hours each semester over the two-year program. Students build a strong foundation in understanding the business of healthcare while acquiring the skills to become not just managers but leaders. The Executive MBA in Health Administration program has been crucial to my overall understanding of the healthcare industry. The variety of professors and the diverse mix of students created a very positive learning environment that synergistically increased my awareness and enthusiasm for a long career in this industry. Anne Schutt 10, District Sales Manager Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Normal, IL

3 The Executive MBA in Health Administration program is designed for healthcare professionals who have a minimum of three years administrative or clinical experience in the healthcare industry. A baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited college or university is required for admission. Applications are accepted until May 31, and admission is competitive. We seek applicants who have great promise for success and who have demonstrated accomplishments in healthcare. The GMAT is not required, but GMAT or GRE scores are encouraged for applicants who lack management experience or who have a low undergraduate GPA. The program begins the second week in July each year. See our website, business.ucdenver.edu/executivehealth, or the insert for the entire two-year schedule of on-campus dates. Tuition covers all textbooks and instructional materials, including breakfast and lunch while you are on campus. Students should budget for the additional costs of transportation to Denver, lodging for approximately 30 nights over the two years, and evening meals. ScholArShipS Several scholarships are available each year. Students who are accepted into the program and who apply for financial aid are automatically considered. The scholarships are awarded after the class is filled in July. Most students qualify for subsidized and unsubsidized student loans. program Structure The Executive MBA in Health Administration Program is a hybrid program with an on-campus and online component. Each course is introduced on campus during one of the one-week required oncampus sessions each year in July and January. The on-campus component consists of three or four half-day lectures for each course, where students meet their professors and classmates. Lectures, group activities and quizzes take place during these on-campus sessions. The on-campus sessions are an important part of the program and help to form the bonds between students and professors. Year 1 July Year 1 January on campus Schedule Accounting in Healthcare Organizations Statistics and Epidemiology Microeconomics Healthcare Leadership Healthcare Economics Healthcare Information Systems Managing Healthcare Outcomes Year 2 July Healthcare Corporate Finance Strategic Human Resource (2 credits) Quantitative Methods (2 credits) Healthcare Marketing The Healthcare System (1 credit) Health Policy (1 credit) Year 2 January of Healthcare Organizations Healthcare Strategic Ethics and Health Law online Schedule Year 1 July-December Accounting Statistics & Epidemiology Microeconomics Healthcare Leadership Year 1 January-June Healthcare Economics Healthcare MIS Year 2 July-December Managing HC Outcomes 6 weeks Quantitative Methods 6 weeks Human Resources 3 weeks Healthcare System 3 weeks Health Policy Finance Marketing Year 2 January-June Healthcare Strategic Ethics & Health Law of HC Organizations When the one-week, on-campus session is completed, students return home and have a one-week break to catch up at work prior to beginning the online component of each course. Students take two courses at a time during the online component. Each 3-credit-hour course lasts nine weeks online. When the nine weeks are completed students receive a one-week break before beginning the next round of two courses online for nine weeks. Courses are 3 credit hours each unless otherwise noted. courses change each year. Recent offerings include Transformational Leadership, Ambulatory Care and International Health. A complete description of each course can be found at: business.ucdenver.edu/executivehealth

4 Rebecca The Executive MBA in Health Administration program was an invaluable tool in the development of my career. It provided me the knowledge of finance, organizational leadership, economics, etc., to balance my skill set. The mixture of in-class and online work was an excellent match to my busy lifestyle. Jensen 07, Vice President for Program Education Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems, Bedford, PA FAcultY Errol Biggs, PhD Program Director University of Colorado Roger Kropf, PhD New York University Leah J. Vrisman, PhD, MHA, MBA Director of Executive Education University of California Los Angeles Heidi Boerstler, JD, DrPH Ed O Connor, PhD Fritz Wenzel, MBA University of St. Thomas Marlena Fiol, PhD Martha Pilcher, PhD University of Washington Jack Wheeler, PhD University of Michigan Rich Foster, PhD Gene Schneller, PhD Arizona State University Keith Wilson, MD, MSHA Medical Director United Healthcare Blair Gifford, PhD Lee Seidel, PhD University of New Hampshire Daryl Winn, PhD University of Colorado Boulder Diane Howard, PhD Rush University Dean Smith, PhD University of Michigan Lee Kaiser, PhD Kaiser Consulting, LLC Dennis Stillman, MHSA Senior Lecturer University of Washington

5 Application and Further Information The application deadline is May 31. Application materials are available on our website. Classes begin mid-july. Inquire: Peter Taffe, Program Manager P.O. Box , Denver, CO business.ucdenver.edu/executivehealth The is an equal opportunity employer and educator committed to excellence through inclusiveness. Our website contains the most up-to-date information on the program. For more details, contact our office to speak with a member of the Executive Programs staff