Part-Time MBA Healthcare Management Curriculum
Healthcare services is one of the largest and fastest growing sectors within the U.S. economy. The Healthcare Management specialization provides the requisite knowledge and skills to professionals assuming management and leadership roles in a complex business environment of contemporary healthcare services delivery.
How to Get an MBA with a Specialization in Healthcare Management
Within the Pepperdine Part-Time MBA program, a total of 6 units of Healthcare Management courses are required for a specialization in Healthcare Management. Students must complete 4 units of Healthcare Management core courses and 2 units of Healthcare Management electives.
Healthcare Management Core Courses
The following are required courses (4 units) for a concentration in Healthcare Management:
| Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| OTMT 627 | Advanced Principles of Organization and Leading Change in Healthcare | 4 units |
Healthcare Management Elective Courses
For a concentration, complete 2 units of the following elective courses in Healthcare Management:
| Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| FINC 632 | Healthcare Finance and Regulatory Environment | 2 units |
| PGBS 611 | Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Management | 2 units |
Tailor Your MBA Experience
| Pathway | Total Units | MBA Core | Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-Time MBA (general) | 52 units | 36 units | 16 units (mixed areas) |
| Part-Time MBA + Specialization | 52 units | 36 units | 6 units (same area) + 10 units (in any area) |
| Part-Time MBA + Concentration | 52 units | 36 units | 12 units (same area)* + 4 units (in any area) |
*Concentrations have core course requirements within their area.