The health care industry has changed dramatically through the years. In order to succeed and perform well as a health care administrator, health care managers must now have, not just a firm grasp of health care operations but also be conversant and updated with matters that relate to business and finance.

To address the needs of today’s health care industry, Benedictine University has developed a the MBA in Health Care Administration, a program that focuses on striking a balance between understanding finance and addressing health care issues. Through this program, students are taught how financial, operational and marketing activities can be applied to health organizations. Graduates of this program will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in roles such as a specialist in charge of a specific clinical department, or as a generalist who manages a facility or system.

Apart from foundational coursework, Benedictine’s online MBA in Health care Administration has three concentration specific courses that directly address the emerging needs of today’s growing health care industry. These courses are: MPH 660 (Innovation in the American Health Care System); MPH 662 (Management of Health Care Organizations); and MPH 664 (Marketing of Health care Services) that aim to provide a wider perspective of health care administration.

Benedictine University’s online MBA in Health Care Administration if conducted completely online. Although classes are all online, due to the small class sizes, students can be assured that they will receive personal attention from dedicated advisors. For more information on the MBA in Health Administration program, visit the Benedictine University website.