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Advance Your Healthcare Management Expertise and Leadership Skills

As healthcare organizations face greater complexity and regulatory changes, there is a rising need for leaders who combine operational excellence with strategic, compassionate decision-making. The University of Dallas MBA with a Healthcare Concentration develops expertise in management, leadership, and data-driven decisions, preparing graduates to improve outcomes, lead teams, and drive innovation in the healthcare industry.

Through an academic partnership, students enrolled in the Dallas MBA with a Healthcare Management concentration will complete the required concentration courses through DeSales University. Students admitted to the University of Dallas MBA program are automatically eligible to register for and complete all required concentration courses.

 

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Program Overview

Credit Hours: 39 Total Credit Hours / 18 Classes
Delivery Options: MBA - Online or on campus in Irving, Texas | Concentration Online through a partnership with DeSales University
Program Format: Flexible evening and online classes for working professionals
Accreditation: AACSB-accredited UDallas College of Business
Typical Duration: 2–3 years (depending on schedule and course load)

 

 

What You’ll Learn in the MBA Healthcare Management Concentration

Students in the Healthcare Management concentration will study topics including:

  • Fiscal and financial management within healthcare systems
  • Healthcare payment systems and value-based reimbursement
  •  Legal and regulatory aspects of healthcare management
  • Quality management and performance improvement in healthcare organizations
  • Healthcare policy and contemporary industry issues
  • Strategic leadership and decision-making in healthcare environments
  • Population health and healthcare delivery systems
  • Management of healthcare organizations and interdisciplinary teams
  • Ethical and operational challenges affecting modern healthcare systems
  • Communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills for healthcare administrators

Career Paths for MBA Healthcare Management Graduates

Graduates of the University of Dallas MBA with a Healthcare concentration are equipped for leadership and strategic roles in hospitals, healthcare systems, insurance companies, pharmaceutical firms, consulting agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Career opportunities include healthcare administrator, hospital operations manager, healthcare consultant, financial manager, and quality improvement manager, each focused on advancing organizational performance, patient care, and operational excellence.

Enhances workflow efficiency, resource allocation, and service quality within hospitals.
Advises organizations on strategy, operations, finance, technology, and compliance to boost efficiency and patient outcomes.
Oversees budgeting, financial reporting, reimbursement, and cost analysis to ensure financial health and support quality care.

Leads efforts to improve healthcare quality, patient safety, and operational effectiveness through data analysis and process improvements.

Courses You'll Take

39 Total Credit Hours / 18 Classes

(Required for All Graduate Business Programs)
MANA 6V50 The Virtuous Leader. 
MANA 6V51 Business and the Common Good. 
BUAD 6320 The Effective Communicator.

BUAD 5F70 Cornerstone*
ACCT/FINA 6310 Financial Intelligence.
BUAD 6310 Quantitative Reasoning for Decision-Making.
MANA 7310 High Performance Work Teams.
LDRS 6310 Leading Innovation and Organizational Change.
MANA 7330 Integrated Business Operations. 
MANA 7340 Integrated Business Strategy.

*BUAD 5F70. Required for all international and probationary students, including conditional and qualifying admission statuses.

BUAD 6101 Leading Yourself. (Semester 1)
BUAD 6102 Enhancing Interpersonal Effectiveness. (Semester 2)
BUAD 6103 Career Advancement. (Semester 3)

Select one (1) course from the following:

CYBS 6345 Securing the Digital World.
BANA 7320 Data Visualization and Storytelling.
BANA 7355 AI for Business. 
BANA 7380 Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling and Dashboards.

Select Three (3) Courses from this List:

  • HC503  Legal Aspects of Health Systems Mgt.
  • HC502  Fiscal Issues in Health Systems Management
  • HC505  Healthcare Payment Systems and Value Based Reimbursement
  • HC504  Quality Management
  • HC508  Management of Information and Communication Technologies in Healthcare Systems

Apply to the Dallas MBA Program

Joining the University of Dallas MBA program is simple—no GMAT or GRE required. With multiple start dates throughout the year and flexible formats to fit your schedule, applying is the first step toward advancing your career with a values-driven, AACSB-accredited education. Whether online, on-campus, or hybrid, your MBA journey starts here. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

An MBA concentration in Healthcare Management prepares students to lead healthcare organizations by developing skills in strategy, operations, finance, communication, and healthcare decision-making.
Yes. The Healthcare Management Concentration is available and can be completed fully online.
Absolutely. Courses are offered completely online designed for students balancing full-time careers.
Most students complete the concentration within the standard MBA timeline. Full-time students may finish in as little as 1–2 years, while part-time and working students can progress at a pace that fits their schedule.
Dallas MBA admitted students wishing to enroll in the Project Management Concentration are required to submit the DeSales University Academic Partnership form. Please speak with your academic advisor for full details. 

About the Dallas MBA

The UDallas College of Business is AACSB-accredited and nationally recognized for its focus on practical, ethical, and globally minded business education. Our MBA program emphasizes values-driven leadership and provides the flexibility, rigor, and support working professionals need to succeed.

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