A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College

STAFF
Program Directors
Diane Bartoo
dbartoo@umuc.edu
Kathleen F. Edwards
kedwards@umuc.edu
Coordinator
Alexis Hill White
ahill@umuc.edu
Administrative Assistant
Meena Bipat
mbipat@umuc.edu
Phone: 800-888-UMUC, ext. 7710
Master of Science in Health Care Administration/Master of
Business Administration
The purpose of the dual Master of Science (MS) in health care administration/Master
of Business Administration (MBA) is to combine the specialized and focused knowledge
of health care administration in the MS with the business expertise of the MBA.
Dual degree students may increase their depth of knowledge in the administration of
health care services and programs through a variety of general management and health
care administration courses and then expand their knowledge of more general management
issues through three MBA seminars.
Program Requirements
Students who are interested in pursuing dual degrees must meet the admission requirements
of each program. Information on the MS in health care administration may be
found on p. 61; the MBA is described on p. 39.
Formats/Locations
Classes in the MS in health care administration are offered online and at College Park
and the Shady Grove Center. MBA classes for students in dual degree programs are
offered online only. Students should check the current Graduate Schedule of Classes to
determine when courses will be offered at specific locations.
Students with at least five years of managerial experience may be eligible to complete all
or part of the MBA portion of the dual degree program in an accelerated executive format;
more information is on pp. 95–96.
Curriculum Requirements
Students must first complete the requirements for the MS in health care administration
(detailed on p. 61).
To complete the MBA, students must then complete the following seminars:
AMBA 603D The Marketing of New Ideas (6)
AMBA 604D Technology and Operations Management (6)
AMBA 606D Organizations and the External Environment (6)
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