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- Master of Business Administration - Health Care Management
- Master of Health Administration
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing/Health Care Education
- Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Health Administration
- Master of Science of Nursing - Integrative Health Care
- MSN and Master of Business Administration - Health Care Management
Master of Business Administration - Health Care Management Get Started 
Program Description
The Master of Business Administration/Health Care Management program is designed to enhance the management skills students need to function effectively within a health care organization. Students will create and defend their solutions to problems of crisis management, profitable growth opportunities, and change leadership. Throughout the program, students gain experience in distilling a situation into a well-defined problem; applying tools and concepts to analyze a variety of alternative solutions; and selecting and defending their recommended course of action.
The Master of Business Administration program at the University of Phoenix utilizes problem-based learning where refine their problem solving skills along with their communication, creativity, information utilization, and critical thinking skills. They are assessed on the basis of their use of the problem solving process (which employs a general rubric) as well as their communication and critical thinking skills during their presentation.
The MBA/HCM specialization is designed to provide students with the business management skills needed to manage successfully in today's health care delivery systems. The MBA/HCM program emphasizes the identification, analysis, and solution of complex management problems. Also addressed are health care concepts and decision models used by managers in today's health care environment. The MBA/HCM specialization is based upon courses in health care organizations, health care infrastructure, and current issues in health law and ethics.
Learning teams will apply the principles of benchmarking throughout the program to research the most creative solutions to a health care problem. This will enrich the alternatives that learners consider in evaluating possible solutions to the problems.
The MBA/HCM consists of 48 credit hours and includes three proficiency courses (MBA/501, MBA/502, MBA/503) which may be satisfied using undergraduate coursework. Students may also waive an additional nine credits using graduate courses and may qualify for a 30-credit hour residency.
Course # Course Title
MBA500 Foundations of Problem-Based Learning
MBA501 Forces Influencing Business in the 21st Century
MBA502 Managing the Business Enterprise
MBA503 Introduction to Finance and Accounting
MBA520 Transformational Leadership
MBA530 Human Capital Development
MBA510 Managerial Decision Making
MBA540 Maximizing Shareholder Wealth
MBA550 Resource Optimization
MBA560 Enterprise Risk
MBA570 Sustainable Customer Relationships
MBA580 Strategies for Competitive Advantage
MBA590 Strategic Implementation and Alignment
HCS521 Health Care Infrastructure
HCS530 Health Care Organizations
HCS544 Current Issues in Health Law and Ethics
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Master of Health Administration Get Started
Program Description
The Master of Health Administration (MHA) program prepares leaders who can effectively respond to the dynamic and ever-changing health care industry. These individuals have a capacity to critically examine and evaluate issues and trends and are empowered to influence the destiny of the global health care system. Curriculum is tailored to the needs of the health care leader/manager by providing content in finance, policy, research, technology, quality improvement, economics, marketing and strategic planning. In addition, students will also be asked to complete course work related to their area of concentration such as public health, long-term care, and health informatics.
Graduates of the MHA program will have enhanced their management/administrative background and specialty area through the completion of a curriculum that provides students with the latest theories and contemporary practice applications. Graduates are able to define their role within the health care system and understand how to make necessary changes to create a work environment, which is team oriented and motivating to others.
Course # Course Title
COM515 Managerial Communication
COM516 Professional Communications
HCS530 Health Care Organizations
HCS521 Health Care Infrastructure
ITH510 Impact of e-Health
HCS584 Quality and Data-Based Management
HCS582 Health Care Finance
HCS581.3 Change, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution in Health Care
HCS532 Leadership and Organizational Management
HCS535 Concepts of Population Health
HCS544 Current Issues in Health Law and Ethics
HCS539 Marketing for Health Care
HCS549 Evaluation Methodology
HCS552 Health Care Economics
HCS586 Health Care Strategic Management
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Master of Science in Nursing Get Started
Program Description
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)*, enhances the knowledge and skills of registered nurses with baccalaureate-degree preparation. The program prepares advanced practice nurses to function in leadership roles in practice and educational settings. Advanced nursing theory and research provide the foundation for nurses to influence the future of nursing and health care.
Students complete core courses in advanced nursing content and process, as well as on leadership skills. Specializations assist students to concentrate on developing increased knowledge and/or skills in a specific area of content or advanced practice role. Thirty-nine credits are required for completion of the degree.
* For more information about accreditation, please contact CCNE at One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120; (202)887-6791.
Course # Course Title
HCS504 Introduction to Graduate Study in Health Sciences/Nursing
NUR513 Theoretical Foundations of Practice
NUR518 Analysis of Research Reports
NUR531 Influencing the Future of Nursing and Health Care
HCS587 Creating Change within Organizations
NUR544 Population-focused Health Care
NUR590A/B Nursing Practicum
HCS571 Financial Resource Management
NUR587 Leadership and Management in Nursing and Health Care
NUR542 Dynamics of Family Systems
NUR598 Research Utilization Project
NUR590A/B Nursing Practicum
HCS588 Measuring Performance Standards
HCS578 Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Issues in Health Care
NUR588 Developing and Evaluating Educational Programs
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Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing/Health Care Education Get Started
Program Description
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)*, enhances the knowledge and skills of registered nurses with baccalaureate-degree preparation. The program prepares advanced practice nurses to function in leadership roles in practice and educational settings. Advanced nursing theory and research provide the foundation for nurses to influence the future of nursing and health care.
Students complete core courses in advanced nursing content and process, as well as on leadership skills. Specializations assist students to concentrate on developing increased knowledge and/or skills in a specific area of content or advanced practice role. Thirty-nine credits are required for completion of the degree.
This course series is designed for nursing and health care professionals interested in pursuing or advancing in careers as faculty in higher educational settings. Those with no background in higher education receive a strong foundation for the many dimensions of the faculty role. Current educators can update or expand their knowledge in curriculum development, assessment and evaluation, and instructional strategies.
This credit-bearing specialization is also available as a certificate program for post-baccalaureate students. The four courses in the education specialization/certificate program are available at campuses offering nursing or heath care degree programs using on ground and/or flexnet delivery, as well as through the online campus.
* For more information about accreditation, please contact CCNE at One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120; (202)887-6791.
Course # Course Title
HCS504 Introduction to Graduate Study in Health Sciences/Nursing
NUR513 Theoretical Foundations of Practice
NUR518 Analysis of Research Reports
NUR531 Influencing the Future of Nursing and Health Care
HCS587 Creating Change within Organizations
NUR544 Population-focused Health Care
NUR590A/B Nursing Practicum
HCS571 Financial Resource Management
NUR587 Leadership and Management in Nursing and Health Care
NUR542 Dynamics of Family Systems
NUR598 Research Utilization Project
NUR590A/B Nursing Practicum
HSN548 Role of Health Care/Nursing Educator
HSN540 Teaching and Learning
HSN544 Design and Process of Curriculum Development
HSN552 Assessment and Evaluation of Learning
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Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Health Administration Get Started
Program Description
The MSN/MHA program, accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)*, is designed to provide nurses with a unique blend of advanced nursing and healthcare related business skills to manage in today's evolving health care delivery systems. The program combines essential elements from both degree programs to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively examine and evaluate issues and trends impacting health care.
The MSN program is designed for those nurses who want to pursue more advanced positions in today's challenging health care environment. The program blends nursing theory and advanced practice concepts necessary to successful work within the structure, culture, and mission of any size health care organization or educational setting.
The MSN program consists of three major areas: the core, the major, and the cognate. The core incorporates the major foci of the Master of Science in Nursing degree: the theory of nursing influence, influence of nursing research, and on the advanced practice of nursing. The major includes advanced course work in nursing: management of families and aggregates, administration, and education. The cognate is fulfilled through the MHA program content.
The MHA curriculum focuses on the content related to finance, economics, policy, quality improvement, marketing, and strategic planning. In addition, students complete course work in concepts related to public health, long term care and health care informatics. Graduates will have enhanced their management/administrative backgrounds through a curriculum that provides students with the ability to apply theory to contemporary practice applications. Graduates are able to define their role within the health care system and understand how to make necessary changes to create a work environment which is team oriented and motivating to others.
* For more information about accreditation, please contact CCNE at One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120; (202)887-6791.
Course # Course Title
HCS504 Introduction to Graduate Study in Health Sciences/Nursing
HCS530 Health Care Organizations
ITH510 Impact of e-Health
HCS532 Leadership and Organizational Management
HCS552 Health Care Economics
HCS582 Health Care Finance
HCS535 Concepts of Population Health
HCS544 Current Issues in Health Law and Ethics
HCS539 Marketing for Health Care
NUR513 Theoretical Foundations of Practice
NUR518 Analysis of Research Reports
NUR531 Influencing the Future of Nursing and Health Care
HCS587 Creating Change within Organizations
NUR590A/B Nursing Practicum
NUR542 Dynamics of Family Systems
HCS588 Measuring Performance Standards
NUR588 Developing and Evaluating Educational Programs
NUR590A/B Nursing Practicum
NUR598 Research Utilization Project
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Master of Science of Nursing - Integrative Health Care Get Started
Program Description
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)*, enhances the knowledge and skills of registered nurses with baccalaureate-degree preparation. The program prepares advanced practice nurses to function in leadership roles in practice and educational settings. Advanced nursing theory and research provide the foundation for nurses to influence the future of nursing and health care.
Students complete core courses in advanced nursing content and process, as well as on leadership skills. Specializations assist students to concentrate on developing increased knowledge and/or skills in a specific area of content or advanced practice role. Thirty-nine credits are required for completion of the degree.
This course series focuses on Integrative health care, a synthesis or blend of conventional care with alternative and complementary healing therapies. Those with little or some knowledge in the field can learn more about the background and current status of integrative care, as well as health policy, legal, regulatory, and ethical issues. An overview of commonly used alternative and complementary healing therapies provides a strong foundation for continued learning. Participants develop a proposal for an integrative health care project or course, based on their current or future work setting.
This credit-bearing specialization is also available as a certificate program for post-baccalaureate students. The three courses in the integrative health care specialization/certificate program are available at campuses offering nursing or heath care degree programs using on ground and/or flexnet delivery, as well as through the online
* For more information about accreditation, please contact CCNE at One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120; (202)887-6791.
Course # Course Title
HCS504 Introduction to Graduate Study in Health Sciences/Nursing
NUR513 Theoretical Foundations of Practice
NUR518 Analysis of Research Reports
NUR531 Influencing the Future of Nursing and Health Care
HCS587 Creating Change within Organizations
NUR544 Population-focused Health Care
NUR590A/B Nursing Practicum
HCS571 Financial Resource Management
NUR587 Leadership and Management in Nursing and Health Care
NUR542 Dynamics of Family Systems
NUR598 Research Utilization Project
NUR590A/B Nursing Practicum
HSN510 Integrative Health Care: A New Paradigm
HSN515 Overview of Integrative Therapies
HSN520 Strategies for Implementing Integrative Health Care
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MSN and Master of Business Administration - Health Care Management Get Started
Program Description
The Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Business Administration/Health Care Management (MSN/MBA/HCM) dual degree program, accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)*, is designed to provide nurses with a unique blend of advanced nursing and business management skills needed to manage today's innovative health care delivery systems. The program combines essentials from both degree programs to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance and support patient services. The MBA/HCM program emphasizes the identification, analysis, and solution of complex management problems that require technical understanding and balanced decision making. The MSN program blends nursing theory with advanced practice concepts necessary to successfully work within the structure, culture, and mission of any size health care organization or educational setting. The MSN/MBA/HCM program is 65 credits. All course work and clinical requirements must be completed satisfactorily, or be repeated.
* For more information about accreditation, please contact CCNE at One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120; (202)887-6791.
Course # Course Title
COM525 Managerial Communication and Ethics
ORG502 Human Relations and Organizational Behavior
LAW529 Legal Environment of Business
ECO533 Economics for Managerial Decision Making
ACC539 Accounting for Managerial Decision Making
FIN540 Managerial Accounting and Finance Foundations
MGT554 Operations Management
MGT573 Project Management in the Business Environment
MKT551 Marketing Management
MGT578 Strategy Formulation and Implementation
CIS570 Information Management in Business
HCS571 Financial Resource Management
HCS578 Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Issues in Health Care
NUR513 Theoretical Foundations of Practice
NUR518 Analysis of Research Reports
NUR588 Developing and Evaluating Educational Programs
NUR590A/B Nursing Practicum
NUR587 Leadership and Management in Nursing and Health Care
NUR531 Influencing the Future of Nursing and Health Care
NUR544 Population-focused Health Care
NUR542 Dynamics of Family Systems
NUR590A/B Nursing Practicum
NUR598 Research Utilization Project
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