Health care professionals can gain a competitive edge by earning an MBA with a health care management concentration. With the health care field rapidly changing, employers especially value job candidates who are familiar with current regulations and state-of-the-art management techniques. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the MBA with a concentration in health care management.

	University of Phoenix – Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate Degrees. The University of Phoenix lets students can earn their degrees either online or on campus. Blended programs are an option too.
	Kaplan University – Associate’s, Bachelor’s, & Master’s Degrees. Features numerous MBA degrees! They also offer “advanced start” programs for students who need an acceleration program.
	Walden University – Associate’s, Bachelor’s, & Master’s Degrees. Offers a wide range of online MBA Programs. Online students can get an advanced degree in subjects from health care management to marketing to business (and everything in-between).
	Capella University – Associate’s, Bachelor’s, & Master’s Degrees. Capella University has a generous transfer policy, accepting up to 99 credits for its MBA programs. Capella University offers several master’s programs in a wide variety of subjects

What will I study?

MBA students usually take core business courses during their first year. Some examples of core business course topics that apply to health care management are: methods in human resource management; management information systems; and research methods.

In their second year, MBA health care students typically focus on health care management from financial, legal, and contemporary policy perspectives.

What do health care managers do?

Health care managers control and coordinate the resources of health care organizations. They are responsible for ensuring that cost-effective, humane health care is provided while maintaining a positive working environment for health care staff.

Where can I work?

About 50% of health care managers work in clinics and hospitals. Others work in a diverse range of settings such as:

• Adult day care centers
• Drug treatment facilities
• Government health agencies
• Health insurance companies
• Home health agencies
• Medical supply companies
• Mental health centers
• Nursing homes