Clarkson University - Graduate Healthcare Business Programs

CLARKSON UNIVERSITY

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Graduate Healthcare Business Programs

H

ealthcare is one of the world’s fastest growing industries.

Clarkson’s graduate healthcare business programs stand out because our education and experiences outside the classroom are designed in partnership with industry leaders.

MBA in Healthcare Management The power of an MBA, the passion of healthcare DELIVERY METHOD:

Hybrid, Online, On-site

The Clarkson MBA in healthcare management is designed to help students understand the complexities of the healthcare system and to manage health and health-related facilities more effectively. Our graduates establish highly visible and successful careers in hospitals, health systems, health insurance companies, medical practices, technology and consulting firms, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and healthcare policy development institutions. Our MBA in healthcare management is one of only 28 programs in the country to offer dual AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and CAHME (Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education) accreditation. This dual accreditation provides access to prestigious postgraduate administrative fellowships in some of the nation’s top healthcare systems.

Personalize your MBA

Limitless opportunities

Complete your MBA in healthcare management on a part-time or full-time schedule, online or in a more traditional on-site classroom setting. On-site or online, you’ll be taught by faculty at the top of their fields, and you can keep working while you earn your degree.

Hospitals, clinics, health insurance companies, consulting firms, planning and regulatory agencies and research firms are looking for exactly the kind of graduates this program produces: talented administrators and analysts ready to influence one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S. economy.

With a Clarkson MBA in healthcare management, you’ll be highly skilled and always in high demand.

Successful career outcomes Practical experience requirement

Healthcare is one of the world’s fastest growing industries. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects that employment for medical and health service managers will grow by 18% over the next decade.

An internship is required for students who enter the program with little or no prior work experience. The University can/will waive the internship requirement for most students who are working full-time. For others, the internship is a valuable resume builder and can often lead directly to a job offer.

The healthcare internship is typically undertaken in the summer between the first and second year of the graduate study program. However, many students opt to fulfill this requirement on a part-time basis (10 to 20 hours per week) throughout the academic year. Our healthcare management students successfully obtain high-quality paid internships with wellknown and respected regional healthcare organizations, such as CDPHP, MVP Health Care, Albany Medical Center, Ellis Medicine and Albany Stratton VA Medical Center.

“My internship was a success because of what I learned — and then applied — in my Healthcare Operations class. I wouldn’t be where I am today without that combination of education and experience.”

Ryan Mancari ’11, Assistant Director, VA Loma Linda Healthcare System

MBA in Healthcare Management Curriculum Total Credits: 48

SEVEN CORE COURSES • Introduction to Health Systems • Health Systems Management* • Health Operations • Healthcare Leadership Proseminar*

• Health Systems Marketing • Statistical Methods for Healthcare Management • Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision-Making

SEVEN ADVANCED COURSES • Healthcare Finance • Health Economics • Health Informatics • Structural Dynamics in Healthcare

• Legal Aspects of Healthcare • Health Policy and Managerial Epidemiology • Strategic Issues for Healthcare Organizations (Health Capstone)*

TWO ELECTIVE COURSES • Swiss Healthcare Study/Tour • Healthcare Operations Research

• Group Practice Administration • Any MBA elective approved by advisor

*Each requires an on-site, three-day weekend session at the Capital Region Campus in Schenectady, N.Y.

MS in Healthcare Data Analytics An online healthcare program with a skills-based curriculum DELIVERY METHOD:

Online, plus two on-site, three-day weekend sessions

The input of healthcare employers, who need employees skilled in data analysis and modeling, led us to develop the MS in healthcare data analytics program.

This online program provides you with the skills to acquire, interpret and communicate healthcare data to shape the direction of the healthcare industry.

As a graduate, you will be prepared to take positions in healthcare organizations that require you to analyze high volumes of clinical, administrative and financial data. Our graduates establish highly visible and successful careers in hospitals, health systems, health insurance companies, medical practices, technology and consulting firms, pharmaceutical and medical device companies and healthcare policy companies.

Flexible and fast

This MS in healthcare data analytics program is designed to accommodate working professionals. Most courses can be taken online, and the program can be completed in a single year; however, many students prefer a two-year schedule. The program is one of a select few AACSBaccredited online programs in healthcare data analytics. Two on-site residency sessions are offered over two long weekends at the beginning and end of the program at Clarkson’s Capital Region Campus in Schenectady, New York.

The program combines healthcare management courses with courses in data acquisition and mining, data analytics, business intelligence and statistics — all in the context of healthcare. You’ll learn practical, marketable skills while gaining an understanding of how to acquire, interpret and communicate healthcare data. It’s a combination of theory and hands-on experience, with courses taught by a mix of full-time faculty and experts in the field who provide insights from provider, payer and consumer perspectives.

Drive change

Demand for this combination of knowledge and skills is tremendous — and growing. Industry projections show huge growth in the healthcare data analytics job market. Right now, there simply aren’t enough people familiar with public health issues who are also able to mine data and make sense of clinical, administrative and financial information.

But you can. This program develops your understanding of healthcare and gives you the analytical skills to find patterns and trends that improve care and lower costs.

MS in Healthcare Data Analytics Curriculum Total Credits: 36

TWO PRELIMINARY COURSES • Mathematics of Management

• Introduction to Probability

Many students complete the preliminary courses as part of their undergraduate study. Transcripts will be evaluated, and preliminary courses may be waived based on educational background. For students who need to complete the preliminary courses, these courses are offered online, on demand and at no cost. Students may begin the MS program before completing the preliminary courses.

NINE REQUIRED CORE COURSES • Introduction to Healthcare Systems • Healthcare Leadership Proseminar* • Healthcare Accounting and Finance • Data Analytics and Business Intelligence • Health Informatics

• Advanced Application of Healthcare Data Analytics (Capstone)* • Statistical Foundations of Data Analytics • Advanced Statistics and Data Visualization • Data Architecture

THREE ELECTIVE COURSES • Hospital Analytics • Payer Analytics • Healthcare Operations Research • Healthcare CRM

• Big Data Processing and Cloud Services • Modeling for Insight • Data Warehousing • Applied Machine Learning

*Each requires an on-site, three-day weekend session at the Capital Region Campus in Schenectady, N.Y.

MS in Clinical Leadership in Healthcare Management Lead for success in healthcare management DELIVERY METHOD:

Hybrid, Online, On-site

The MS in clinical leadership in healthcare management is a stand-alone program designed to give you a better understanding of the healthcare industry and the environment in which it exists. Designed for those who aspire to attain clinically related leadership roles, this program provides physicians, technicians, pharmacists, nurse managers and other healthcare professionals with an understanding of the complex business environment in which they will ultimately practice.

The clinical leadership program consists of 12 courses of graduate work. At the end, graduates will be prepared to continue their careers in their clinical fields. The program can be completed in one year, full-time, or over a three-year period, part-time.

MS in Clinical Leadership in Healthcare Management Curriculum Total Credits: 36

TWELVE CORE COURSES • Introduction to Health Systems • Health Systems Management • Healthcare Operations Management • Statistical Models for Management • Financial and Managerial Accounting and Finance • Healthcare Finance

A Clarkson degree can increase your earnings by

42%,

according to the Brookings Institution.

• Health Economics • Group Practice Management • Legal Aspects of Healthcare • Health Policy/Managerial Epidemiology • Strategic Issues in Healthcare: Capstone • Elective

MBA/MS Combined Degree

HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT & HEALTHCARE DATA ANALYTICS

Two degrees, two relevant skill sets DELIVERY METHOD:

Hybrid, Online, On-site

Total Credits: 63

It has become increasingly valuable for people in management positions of healthcare organizations to possess both the business and management background provided by the MBA in healthcare management and the skills and tools provided by the MS in healthcare data analytics. Students can realize this powerful combination and take advantage of many synergies by working toward both degrees simultaneously.

Students typically start the MBA in healthcare management program and then pursue the MS in healthcare data analytics. Combined programs operate by using coursework that counts toward both degrees.

Advanced Certificate in Healthcare Management Business concepts for healthcare professionals DELIVERY METHOD:

Hybrid, Online, On-site

Total Credits: 18

Healthcare has quickly become one of the largest industries in the U.S. economy, characterized by rapid change and a need for management talent that will extend into the foreseeable future. This program will immerse you in essential business concepts within healthcare, preparing you for opportunities in this fast-growing field.

The certificate program is designed for individuals currently working in healthcare (physicians, managers, nurses, pharmacists, healthcare providers and health plan staff) and for others interested in applying the latest business and management concepts to the ever-changing world of healthcare.

The certificate also provides students with an alternative pathway to the MBA in healthcare management program.

Admission

is based on your drive, academics, references, test performance and fit in the program.

To apply, please submit the following: — Online application, which can be completed at gradapp. clarkson.edu/apply.

Clarkson University and why you think you are a good fit for your program of interest.

— GMAT or GRE scores. There are specific instances in which the submission of these exams may be substituted or waived; however, each circumstance is different, and you are encouraged to contact the Office of Graduate Business Programs to discuss this requirement.

— Resume or CV. — Transcripts from all institutions attended, including conferral of your baccalaureate degree. Proof of a conferred master’s degree is required for those seeking a waiver for the standardized test requirement. Unofficial copies of transcripts will be accepted for admission purpose; however, official copies must be received after you enroll and prior to the start of the academic term.

— Three letters of recommendation.

We prefer that these come from current or former faculty members or supervisors who can comment on your academic and/or professional performance and motivation.

— A short, 250- to 300-word personal statement telling us why you want to attend

International Students English Language Proficiency

David D. Reh School of Business graduate programs require students to engage in group discussions, class activities and oral presentations, requiring a high proficiency in written and oral English.

Non-native English-speaking graduate applicants are therefore required to submit test scores as demonstration of their English language proficiency.

— TOEFL score of 80 minimum, IELTS score of 6.5 minimum, Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 56 minimum or Duolingo score of 115 minimum.

— Certificate of finance to receive an I-20.

Scholarships

Employee Reimbursement

All students applying for graduate business programs will automatically be considered for merit-based scholarships and need not fill out a separate scholarship form.

Learn more at clarkson.edu/ graduate-admissions/financialaid-costs-scholarships.

Many organizations cover some or all of their employees’ tuition costs.

Learn more about reimbursement programs by contacting us or your human resources department.

Additional consideration is given for professional work experience. All awards are based on a percentage of the total cost of the specific program the student enrolls in.

Learn more and apply

CONTACT A GRADUATE BUSINESS PROGRAMS REPRESENTATIVE AT

315-268-6613 OR VIA EMAIL AT busgrad@clarkson.edu.

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Office of Graduate Business Programs 315-268-6613 866-333-6613 (US and Canada)

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