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Lead Innovation in Healthcare with the MaineMBA in Healthcare Systems

Elevate your career with the MaineMBA in Healthcare Management, where advanced business concepts meet the dynamic healthcare industry. This program prepares future leaders to make strategic decisions that drive innovation and improve healthcare delivery.

In partnership with the University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service, our concentration equips you with the skills to excel in hospital and medical system leadership, pharmaceutical sales, and the management of emerging medical technologies.

Join us to shape the future of healthcare administration with practical experience and expert guidance. Explore the MaineMBA in Healthcare Management and advance your impact in the healthcare sector today.

Fast Facts

  • Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Hours Required:
    MBA Core, 24
    Concentration: 9
  • Modality: Available 100% online

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Potential Careers

  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Pharmaceutical Sales Manager
  • Hospital CEO
  • Medical Practice Manager
  • Clinical Operations Manager
  • Patient Services Director
  • Health Policy Analyst
  • Managed Care Coordinator

Curriculum Requirements

All MBA students must complete 8 Core Courses:

  • Financial Statement Analysis (MBA 609)
  • Management of Contemporary Organizations (MBA 626)
  • Global Supply Chain Networks (MBA 637)
  • Strategic Decision Making (MBA 649)
  • Financial Management (MBA 651)
  • Managerial Marketing (MBA 670)
  • Strategic Data Analysis (BUA 601)
  • Foundations of Business Intelligence (BUA 680)

Required Healthcare Systems Course:

  • American Healthcare Systems (MPH or MPHP 525)

Choose 2 Healthcare Systems Electives:

  • Health Literacy (MPH or MPHP 580)
  • Health Leadership, Planning, and Management (MPH or MPHP 575)
  • Quality Improvement (MPH or MPHP 670)
  • Topics in Public Health (MPH or MPHP 539)
  • Health Policy (MPH or MPHP 660)
  • Social and Behavioral Foundations (MPH or MPHP 565)
  • Public Health Practice (MPH or MPHP 655)
  • Patient Safety (MPH or MPHP 683)

The MaineMBA is a STEM-designated degree with subject-area prerequisites in specific aspects of accounting (financial and managerial), economics (macro and micro), finance, and statistics. During the admissions process, the admissions team reviews applicants’ transcripts and work history to determine if they meet the program requirements. If it is determined that they still need prerequisites, the applicant will be assigned foundation courses to complete before they can register for classes.

The foundation courses are non-credit-bearing and self-paced and are designed as a faster and more cost-effective method of fulfilling the program prerequisites than full-semester, traditional undergraduate courses. However, admitted students can take traditional undergraduate courses to meet the requirements, should they choose. Each foundation course is designed to be completed in 15-20 hours at the user’s pace.