Program Curriculum Overview
The Online Healthcare MBA is a 63-credit, cohort-based program completed in approximately 21 months (7 quarters). Coursework integrates healthcare systems, finance, strategy, operations, analytics and leadership—emphasizing applied projects and a culminating capstone.
The curriculum develops leaders who can improve clinical and operational outcomes by combining business rigor with real-world healthcare application.
Online Class Format (Designed for Working Professionals)
Delivery Model — Fully Online with Scheduled Live Sessions
The program is delivered fully online. Each course balances flexible asynchronous learning with required synchronous sessions to preserve interaction, collaboration, and mentorship.
Weekly Time Commitment
Plan for an average of 20–25 hours per week for readings, assignments, team work, and live sessions.
Instruction Breakdown
- ~80% Asynchronous instruction: recorded lectures, readings, forum discussions, individual assignments, and recorded content you can complete on your schedule.
- ~20% Live synchronous instruction: scheduled Zoom class meetings where you engage directly with faculty and peers.
Asynchronous Coursework (≈ 80%)
Weekly modules include readings, recorded lectures, discussion forum posts, short papers, quizzes, and team-based assignments. Asynchronous components allow working professionals to progress on a schedule that fits their availability.
Live Synchronous Sessions (≈ 20%)
Each ten-week course includes three live class meetings scheduled on:
- Friday (afternoon/evening – typically 4–7 p.m. PST)
- Saturday (morning/mid-day – typically 9 a.m.–12 p.m. PST)
Live sessions occur via Zoom at set, published times—like a traditional class.
Expect to:
- Present and develop team projects
- Participate in simulations and case-study workshops
- Engage with guest speakers and industry leaders
- Receive faculty feedback in real time
The full live-session schedule for the academic year is published approximately nine months in advance to help students plan time off and professional obligations.
Program Schedule — 21 Months (7 quarters)
The Healthcare MBA is cohort-structured and sequenced so students build skills progressively across seven quarters. Below is the current course map; course sequence is subject to change.
Year 1
| Term | Courses (credits) |
|---|---|
| Fall | MGT 560 — Healthcare Systems (5 cr) MGT 565 — Skills for Healthcare Leadership (4 cr) |
| Winter | MGT 561 — Financial Reporting (4 cr) MGT 570 — Operations & Quality Management (5 cr) |
| Spring | MGT 520 — Organizational Mindsets for Managers (5 cr) MGT 552 — Portfolio Management (4 cr) |
Year 2
| Term | Courses (credits) |
|---|---|
| Summer |
MGT 569 — Marketing & Strategic Communications (5 cr) MGT 575 — Healthcare Economics (4 cr) |
| Fall | MGT 532 — Design & Innovation (5 cr) MGT 572 — Financial Management (4 cr) |
| Winter |
MGT 530 — Business Strategy in Healthcare (4 cr) MGT 576 — Executive Decision Making (5 cr) |
| Spring |
MGT 549 — Business Intelligence (4 cr) |
Course offerings and sequence may change. Contact the admissions team for the most current schedule.
Applied Projects & Capstone
Applied, team-based projects are central to the learning experience. Across terms students complete assignments that address tangible healthcare challenges—often partnering with their employers to create real organizational impact.
Representative Project Types
- Service-line financial analysis and forecasting
- Operational workflow redesign and improvement
- Population health program planning
- Quality improvement initiatives with measurable outcomes
- Strategic business or marketing plans for new services
Capstone
In the capstone, teams apply cumulative learning to a major healthcare challenge, producing a strategic, evidence-based plan and presenting findings to faculty and industry stakeholders. Projects are portfolio-ready and often support promotions, pilot programs, or organizational change initiatives.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates develop competencies that align with leadership roles in hospitals, health systems, clinician-led organizations, public health agencies, and healthcare startups.
- Strategic Leadership: Formulate and implement strategy in complex healthcare settings.
- Financial Acumen: Interpret financial statements, manage budgets, and evaluate investment decisions.
- Operational Excellence: Apply quality and process improvement methods to clinical and administrative systems.
- Data-Informed Decisions: Use analytics and business intelligence to guide operational and strategic choices.
- Communication & Influence: Lead teams, influence stakeholders, and present executive-level recommendations.
Outcomes vary by individual background and market factors. Data cited on program pages reflect self-reported alumni information and do not guarantee future results.
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