MBA in Health Care Administration for Practitioners

Designed with health care practitioners in mind

One of the most important things you can do as a health care administrator is make sure you run a well-managed organization. Not only is it in the best interest of patients, it’s also in the best interest of the staff. This specialized program, designed for health care practitioners, will prepare you to meet the challenges of an ever-changing administrative environment.

Program Overview

If you’re a health care practitioner looking to transition over to the business side of your industry, this program will help you get there. The curriculum offers the kind of broad-based knowledge you’ll need to become a middle- or upper-level manager in a health care organization. You’ll cover a lot of ground in this program, looking into topics as varied as human resources, public policy, and strategic management. Our flexible program consists of six continuous eight-week terms per year. Plus, an expedited program completion is also possible.

There’s no better way to learn the nuances of this field than to study under some of the area’s best practitioners. These are people with extensive professional industry experience. Better still, your classmates will be like-minded professionals, too – striving to learn today's critical innovative business skills. You can look forward to excellent advising facilitated by a dedicated staff that’s always willing to schedule advising times that make it convenient for you, whether you’re online or on campus.

What to Expect

This MBA concentration was created for health care professionals who are currently enrolled in or who have completed a health care graduate degree. This program requires 39 credits, or 13 courses. While this may seem daunting, the truth is that this flexible program can be completed in less than two years. Courses can be taken face-to-face at our main campus, at one of our off-site locations, or online. Because we want to give you the best start, we accept up to six graduate transfer credits. What’s more, no GMAT or GRE are required to apply.

At the end of this program, you’ll better understand how to manage health care organizations and handle issues in budgeting, human resources, and public policy. You’ll gain expertise in the field, develop a work portfolio to present to potential employers, and have the opportunity to complete an internship in the field. Plus, you’ll also come out a stronger leader with increased financial competence, better writing abilities, and strategic problem-solving skills so you can be equipped to make the most impact - wherever you serve in the health care industry.

Locations

In addition to our main and online campuses, Concordia has nine center locations which offer accelerated undergraduate and graduate programs close to where you live and work.

Appleton
Beloit
Green Bay
Kenosha
Madison
Mequon
Midtown
Miller Park Way
Online
Waukesha

Program Requirements

For health care professionals currently enrolled in or have completed a health care graduate degree. The MBA degree requires 39 semester hours of credit comprising of 13 courses, which include 6 core courses and 7 electives.

Highlights

8 week courses in classroom or online
Can be completed in less than 2 years
Dual degree opportunities
Accepts up to 6 graduate transfer credits
Industry related exam prep and certificates
No GMAT or GRE required
Taught by industry experts

Delivery

Each four-hour long MBA course meets once a week for eight weeks and is scheduled for either a weekday evening or Saturday morning. The program consists of six continuous eight-week terms per year. If taking the standard one course per term, the total time needed to complete the program is 26 months. However, expedited program completion is possible. Students must complete all requirements for the MBA degree within five years of matriculation. Students take an assessment before beginning the program and again during the capstone class. This assessment is not graded and is only used for accreditation. Capstone course, MBA 590/890, must be taken as the final class in the program unless other arrangements are made.

How to Apply

Graduate Application Steps

These programs have a minimum undergraduate GPA requirement of 3.00.

Admissions Process for Graduate School

Application (Please Submit the Following):

Application form available at: www.cuw.edu/apply
Non-refundable application fee
One page essay describing your reason for obtaining a graduate degree
Résumé of your education and employment experience
Two signed letters of recommendation using the Recommendation Form (recommendation letters on letterhead may also be submitted)
All official transcripts leading to your bachelor’s degree

Please note:

- Graduate entrance exams such as the GRE are not required
- If you have completed graduate level classes in the last seven years and wish to have them evaluated for possible transfer, please contact your admissions counselor for more information on transferring graduate credits
- International students should contact the Office of International Student Services at international.admissions@cuw.edu for additional application requirements
Evaluation
When an applicant’s file is complete, the file is forwarded to the Admission Committee for review.
Admission
If the student is admitted, an acceptance letter will be mailed to the student and the student’s Falcon One Student ID number. Password information to access my.cuw.edu will be sent separately from the Information Technology office. Your advisor will be able to give you information regarding completion of the required student orientation before you begin your first class.

Non-Degree Seeking Graduate Students

Please complete the Non-Degree Application at www.cuw.edu/apply
Non-degree applicants only need to submit an application to begin admission review; however academic transcripts may be requested to complete our review