FIU Healthcare MBA Brochure

SHAPING INNOVATIVE LEADERS IN HEALTHCARE A Strategy of Dreaming, Learning, Doing & Becoming

Ranked #1 among the largest Business Graduate Schools for Physician-Executives Modern Healthcare , 2015 & 2016 One of the few select programs in the nation to be both CAHME and AACSB accredited

CAHME

FIU’s College of Business is among the 5 percent of elite business schools worldwide accredited by the AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

HEALTHCARE MBA

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

MANAGE AND LEAD CHANGE IN TODAY’S EVER-EVOLVING HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY Learn the business of healthcare from the inside out with a unique curriculum that weaves healthcare issues into every business course. AACSB and CAHME accredited.

The Healthcare MBA at FIU is designed for experienced healthcare professionals who want to develop the business skills and leadership expertise needed to play an active role in transforming the future of healthcare. This rigorous, accelerated program focuses on the complex real-world challenges facing healthcare administrators. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the healthcare industry and build the critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills required to excel in any healthcare setting. The program offers unmatched opportunities to build relationships with a network of healthcare professionals and the university’s prominent healthcare alumni.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Program begins in January and August Hybrid format - a convenient combination of in-person and online learning Degree completion in 18 months Conveniently located in Downtown Miami - Brickell Avenue (August start) and Miramar (January start) Interact with world-class faculty and build your network of healthcare professionals On-campus residencies that focus on professional development Fully online program available AACSB accredited

Eli H. Karlin, MD, MBA ’15

Senior Vice President and Medical Director Flagler Investment – Healthcare

“FIU’s Healthcare MBA program is for healthcare professionals who want to push the envelope and be innovators. Collaborative and challenging, with inspiring and experienced faculty, this program gave me a suitcase of tools that I’ll use for the rest of my career.”

REQUIREMENTS

PROGRAM RESIDENCES

CURRICULUM

Bachelor’s Degree or its U.S. equivalent

The cohort-based program, along with the broad, team-focused curriculum, provides an unlimited opportunity to interact with fellow classmates and build lasting relationships. Students participate in on-campus residencies which focus on strengthening skills in team building, leadership, communications, and critical thinking. In addition, the Business Analytics IBM’s Watson Certification, and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Yellow Belt and Green Belt Certifications are included in the tuition.

The Healthcare MBA curriculum combines core MBA courses with healthcare-specific coursework. Unique in its approach, all courses are taught from the perspective of executives who manage healthcare organizations. The program’s final course gives students the opportunity to write a research paper on an approved topic in the field and complete a Health Policy Analysis Report. Students work directly with a healthcare institution to address real case problems and present findings to the organization’s healthcare executives.

Resume/statement of purpose 2 professional recommendations

STUDY ABROAD Students have the option to travel abroad with colleagues and program alumni and earn an Advanced Certificate in Global Healthcare Management. The trip is led by the program’s Academic Director.

To apply, visit: business.fiu.edu/apply

For more information, please visit hcmba.fiu.edu or call 305.779.9229