Healthcare (MBA Track)

You want to expand your business career opportunities by understanding how complex healthcare systems work. In AU’s Healthcare (MBA track), you will develop an understanding of cultural nuances, while also strengthening your ability to talk to healthcare providers and partners about government policies and their impact on business.

You want to work in an industry that is stable and growing. The healthcare industry makes up 18 percent of the U.S. economy, and it’s one of the fastest growing industries in the world. The career opportunities are vast and diverse. The field includes hospitals, medical centers, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, medical supplies, marketing and analytics firms, technology companies, and nonprofit research organizations. In AU’s Healthcare (MBA track), a professional internship is built into the program, so you can gain hands-on experience in your specific field of interest.

You are already working in the healthcare field and are familiar with medical concepts and patient care or want to open your own practice. An increasing number of physicians and healthcare practitioners are earning their MBAs to gain business knowledge and improve their managerial skills. In AU’s Healthcare (MBA track) you will learn about finance, budgets, operations, marketing, policy analysis, and human capital development so you can advance your role as a healthcare manager, administrator, or executive.