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MBA in Healthcare Management

Developing graduates who are well-prepared to lead within the complex 21st century healthcare industry.

MBA in Healthcare Management Program

Program Tracks Available

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Admission Deadline

Fall: (August start): August 1 (supplemental materials due by 8/10)
Spring (January start): December 15
Summer: May 1 (supplemental materials due May 10)

Application Requirements

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Degrees Offered

M.B.A. (36 - 45 credits)
C.G.S. (18 - 30 credits)
C.A.G.S. (18 credits)

School

Grenon School of Business Graduate Programs

Grenon School of Business

Department

Shannon Thibault, , EdD, MBA, MHA
Adjunct Professor, Healthcare Administration and Business Administration

Are you a recent college graduate seeking to launch a career in the rapidly growing field of healthcare management? Welcome to Assumption University’s Accelerated MBA in Healthcare Management.

What Makes Assumption’s Program Unique?
In addition to taking cutting-edge courses in business and healthcare management, students participate in professional internships and mentoring. This program was designed with you and your career aspirations in mind. In just 14 months, you can graduate with an MBA and relevant real-world experience complemented by a network that will accelerate your career progression to become a leader in the 21st-century healthcare industry.

Our classes are small, allowing you to receive personal attention and develop relationships with both faculty and fellow students

Values-based with a Real-World Focus
Like our other [four MBA programs, our curriculum is grounded in imparting ethical business practices that seek to improve the human condition. In addition, each of our accelerated MBA programs includes professional practicum and mentoring courses, which competitively position you for a career after Assumption.

Our goal is to help you launch your career. Our entire team, from our Graduate Admissions to our Student Success Representative, and our incredible faculty, are ready to do what it takes to create for you a transformative experience.

We look forward to you becoming part of our community and making meaningful contributions to the campus and global communities.

MBA in Healthcare Management Program Overview
We offer a specialized MBA and C.G.S. in Healthcare Management and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (C.A.G.S.) in Healthcare Management.

The mission of the MBA in Healthcare Management is to provide the essential business administration knowledge and skills needed for today’s healthcare managers. Students will acquire an in-depth understanding of healthcare systems and the people they serve. The rigorous program will develop graduates who are well-prepared to lead within the complex 21st century healthcare industry. As a Catholic institution that promotes critical intelligence, thoughtful citizenship, and compassionate service, Assumption University is committed to improving the experience of healthcare quality, access, and outcomes for all.

The program equips students with:
- Essential business knowledge and skills
- A critical understanding of the healthcare environment
- Capacity for transformative leadership
- Communication and relationship competence
- Development of their professional practice through scholarship and service
Values

Our program will be guided and informed by our beliefs and commitments to:
- Human Life – we recognize that human life is sacred and the dignity of each human person is essential.
- Healthcare Systems – we respect the interdependence of the healthcare system: patients, providers, payers, and the public.
- Quality – we commit to healthcare quality framed by the Institute of Medicine as safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.
- Professionalism – we are dedicated as thoughtful citizens to acting with mutual respect, integrity, and transparency for the common good.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration – we intentionally operate across disciplines thoughtfully and compassionately to design and deliver quality healthcare services.

Mar 30 Thu

Organizational Leadership Virtual Information Session

We invite you to learn more about our Organizational Leadership M.A. program by participating in our virtual information session on Thursday, March 30th, at 5:00 pm EST! You will have the opportunity to chat with the program director and admissions personnel throughout the webinar.

Mar. 30, 2023

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Virtual

Apr 3 Mon

Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid Virtual Information Session

We invite you to learn more about our premier graduate programs and the admissions and financial aid process at Assumption by participating in our webinar on Monday, April 3rd, at 5:00 pm EST. You will have the opportunity to chat with admissions and financial aid staff throughout the webinar.

Apr. 3, 2023

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Virtual

Apr 18 Tue

Organizational Leadership Virtual Information Session

We invite you to learn more about our Organizational Leadership M.A. program by participating in our virtual information session on Tuesday, April 18th, at 5:00 pm EST! You will have the opportunity to chat with the program director and admissions personnel throughout the webinar.

Apr. 18, 2023

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Virtual

MBA Events

Mar 30 Thu

Organizational Leadership Virtual Information Session

Mar. 30, 2023

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Virtual

Apr 3 Mon

Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid Virtual Information Session

Apr. 3, 2023

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Virtual

Apr 18 Tue

Organizational Leadership Virtual Information Session

Apr. 18, 2023

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Virtual

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MBA in Healthcare Management Program Contacts

Susan M. Cahill

Associate Director of Graduate Admissions

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508-767-7365 sm.cahill@assumption.edu Admissions House - Room 205

Shannon Thibault, EdD, MBA, MHA

Adjunct Faculty, Healthcare Administration and Business Administration

774-200-5070 sm.thibault@assumption.edu

Shelley Walsh

Student Service Representative

508-767-7426 shwalsh@assumption.edu Tsotsis Family Academic Center - Room 338

An Ideal Place to Learn

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Online

Program developed with healthcare experts

Program Curriculum

- Ethical leadership skills that enable graduates to develop principled approaches to inspiring, influencing, and guiding others;
- An in-depth understanding of the concepts and theories, as well as technical and professional skills in the “core” areas of business;
- Critical thinking and communication skills that enable graduates to develop and articulate logical, coherent, and persuasive arguments; marshal supportive evidence; and distinguish fact from opinion;
- Integration skills that enable graduates to make decisions based on multiple, often conflicting, perspectives; and
- A global perspective that enables graduates to identify, analyze and practice how best to manage when faced with difference.

Certificate of Graduate Study (C.G.S.) for Healthcare Managers

This 30 credit/10 course program is offered fully online, however MBA courses can be taken on campus in a blended format. If you have a bachelor's degree in business, your C.G.S. program would be 18 credits/6 courses (you will be waived from taking the four foundation courses).

Required Courses

Foundation courses: 3-credit accelerated courses (waived for students with a bachelor's degree in business)

MBA 562	Foundations of Marketing
MBA 563	Finance for Managers
MBA 564	Decision Analytics
MBA 565	Foundations of Accounting

3 MBA courses in key business areas which represent the essential components of a business administration degree, combined with 3 Health Advocacy (HAP) courses, which provide the necessary depth of knowledge of the unique healthcare context.

HAP 505	A Systems Approach to Delivering Health Care in America
HAP 525	Critical Issues in Health Care Ethics
HAP 600	Management and Supervision for Health Care Professionals
MBA 602	Marketing Decision Analysis
MBA 603	Financial Decision Analysis
MBA 605	Accounting Decisions for Managers

MBA in Healthcare Management

This 45 credit/15 course program is offered fully online. If you have a bachelor's degree in business, your MBA in Healthcare Management program would be 36 credits/12 courses (you will be waived from taking the four foundation courses).

Required Courses

Foundation courses: 3-credit accelerated courses (waived for students with a bachelor's degree in business)

MBA 563	Finance for Managers
MBA 564	Decision Analytics
MBA 565	Foundations of Accounting

3 MBA courses in key business areas which represent the essential components of a business administration degree, combined with 3 Health Advocacy (HAP) courses, which provide the necessary depth of knowledge of the unique healthcare context

HAP 505	A Systems Approach to Delivering Health Care in America
HAP 525	Critical Issues in Health Care Ethics
HAP 600	Management and Supervision for Health Care Professionals
MBA 602	Marketing Decision Analysis
MBA 603	Financial Decision Analysis
MBA 605	Accounting Decisions for Managers

Upper level HAP and MBA courses to advance key skill areas and understanding of leadership for quality outcomes within a healthcare context and a capstone course where learning is applied in a final comprehensive project

HAP 610	Research in an Evidence-Based Health Care Environment
HAP 630	An Interdisciplinary Approach to Health Policy Analysis
MBA 718	Management Information Systems
MBA 721	Healthcare Project Management
MBA 726	Organizational Development and Change
MBA 743	Leadership
MBA 800	Business Strategy Capstone
Must also take 2 non-profit electives (MBA 901 – MBA 907)

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (C.A.G.S.) in Healthcare Management

The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (C.A.G.S.) in Healthcare Management imparts the knowledge, skills, competencies, and critical thinking necessary for aspiring and established healthcare professionals to secure high-impact careers in healthcare management. The Program is designed to provide MBA graduates with advanced knowledge of management in the healthcare context to prepare them to meet the demands and opportunities confronting healthcare organizations and systems.

Course Sequence:

HAP 505	A Systems Approach to Delivering Healthcare in America
HAP 525	Critical Issues in Healthcare Ethics
HAP 610	Research in an Evidence-Based Healthcare Environment
HAP 630	An Interdisciplinary Approach to Health Policy Analysis
MBA 721	Healthcare Project Management
MBA 900-907	Non-Profit Elective

Faculty

Michael Lewis, Ph.D. Program Co-director Department Chair, Management and Accounting MBA Director Assistant Professor of Management

Shannon Thibault, EdD, MBA, MHA Program Co-director Adjunct Faculty Healthcare Administration and Business Administration

Lea Christo, MSW, LICSW, BCPA Associate Professor of Practice, Human Services & Rehab Studies Director, Health Advocacy Program Faculty, MBA in Health Care Management Coordinator of Resiliency in Helping Professions Certificate Program

Zachary Jeremy Daniels, MBA

Associate Professor of Practice, Mgmt, Mktg, Org Comm

Ledia Dilo

Lecturer, MBA Programs

Egidio Diodati, MBA Associate Professor of Management

Eric Drouart, MSBA Professor of Practice in Management

Susan Eramo

Lecturer, MBA Programs

Michael Hebert Adjunct Faculty, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Graduate

Patrick Malone Adjunct Faculty, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies and MBA

Joseph Meichelbeck

Lecturer, MBA Programs

James Monette

Lecturer, MBA Programs

Bart Morrison, M.Ed., DBA Associate Professor of Management

Brett Murphy Hunt

Lecturer, MBA Program

Jennifer Niece, CPA, MBA

Lecturer, MBA and Undergraduate Business Programs

Elizabeth O'Hara, Ed.D.

Assistant Professor of Management and Marketing, Sport Management Minor

Kristen P. Quinn, MSA Associate Professor of Practice, Accounting

Carol Richmond

Lecturer, MBA Programs

Christine Carol Sawicki, R.Ph Lecturer, Health Advocacy and MBA Programs

John A. Szivos

Visiting Assistant Professor of Management

Christopher Webber Lecturer, MBA Programs

Stephen Willand Lecturer, MBA Programs

Jessica Zinger

Lecturer, MBA Programs

Graduate Admission Events and Ways to Connect With Us

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Admissions Requirements

MBA-specific Requirements

GMAT Scores: The GMAT is not required.

Personal Statement

The Admissions Committee will consider the match between your professional interests and Assumption’s program offerings. We recommend that you give considerable thought to the content of your essay as it is an important part of the evaluation process. Success in the MBA program and in the field requires high levels of responsibility, integrity, and interpersonal skill, as well as mastery of theory and research methodology. We are seeking candidates who have thought deeply about their reasons to pursue an advanced degree in business. We encourage you to reflect this thought and to describe your preparation thoroughly in the essay you submit. Your personal statement should answer each of the following questions:

Describe the academic preparation and skills that you have that you believe qualify you for the rigorous training involved in our master's program in Business.
Describe what you hope to accomplish academically during your graduate program and the career goals you have for yourself. Focusing on the actual job you would like to have five years after completing your graduate study will bring specificity to your essay.
Describe your strengths and other qualities that you see as essential to be successful in business.

Recommendation Letters (3): Submit three recommendations from individuals in a position to assess your potential performance in an MBA program. At least one, and preferably more of these references, should be from former professors or other academics. Only letters that are academic or professional in nature will be considered. Recommendations may be submitted using the recommendation form.

References from friends, relatives, or peers/colleagues at work are generally not helpful to the Admissions Committee. Multiple references from the same employer are also discouraged.

If you are relying on work references because of the unavailability of academic references, anyone you ask to complete a reference should focus directly on your ability to meet the demands of a graduate program in business, and not merely report on your employment.

Tuition & Financial Aid

General Graduate Studies Admissions Requirements

Graduate Application
Three Letters of Recommendation
Official Transcript(s)
Personal Statement
Current Resume
TOEFL or IELTS for applicants whose native language is not English
(Please note: This program is fully online therefore International students can only apply if they plan to take the program from their home country. Online programs are not eligible for the F1 Student Visa.)

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Graduate Research Symposium

Assumption University Graduate School Annual Symposium showcases research, innovative projects, successful case study, and creative work of graduate students and recent alums from every graduate program. We offer all graduate students in every program an opportunity to present their excellent work on diverse topics.

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Veterans at Assumption

Assumption University recognizes that servicemen and women have demonstrated great courage and made tremendous sacrifices in service to our nation and its people. The University has introduced a number of programs and services to assist veterans during the application process and while veterans are attending Assumption. We also have a lounge designated only for our veteran students. Assumption University is committed to maintaining recognition as a Military Friendly institution. We strive to eliminate barriers to success for our Service Members, Veterans, and their qualified dependents.

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Testimonials

Steve Knox

CEO, Relient Medical Group

This program is responding to a growing need.

Assumption has developed a program that will do a better job of preparing healthcare leaders for the unique challenges of healthcare today - increased data analytics and use of technology, advanced business analysis and outcomes measurement, process improvement & strategy.

Shannon Thibault

Adjunct Faculty, MBA Healthcare Management

I am excited that Assumption College is offering this impressive program in healthcare management.

The MBA in Healthcare Management is a quality program that responds to the complexities facing today’s healthcare professionals. Its unique design provides in one program, what took me two separate degrees to accomplish—a core understanding of business administration.

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MBA in Healthcare Management

Developing graduates who are well-prepared to lead within the complex 21st century healthcare industry.