Executive MBA in Health Administration
Academic Director: Jeffrey Helton
Operations Director: Roger Japp
E-mail: emba-health@ucdenver.edu
Telephone: 303-315-8015
Website: https://business.ucdenver.edu/mba/executive-mba-health-administration
Introduction
The Executive MBA in Health Administration is the fastest, and only, way to earn your CAHME accredited MBA in the Rocky Mountain Region. The program includes a fast-paced curriculum with flexibility that matches today's business world. Our program teaches healthcare leaders the business of healthcare, through a dynamic 100% healthcare focused curriculum. Classes are delivered in a hybrid format, which provides valuable interactions with faculty and classmates when in person, but still allows for the flexibility needed for professionals working full-time with an asynchronous online component.
The program consists of eight eight-week terms and a 7-10 night international course abroad. Depending on the term, you should expect approximately 15 hours a week as an estimate for homework, studying, and group projects when working in the online environment. These numbers are estimates only and may vary for each student.
The program is designed so your entire core curriculum will be taken with your cohort. This structure allows you to build lasting relationships with your peers through teamwork and group projects and presentations.
Admission and Application Process
The admissions committee considers each candidate's entire record of achievement demonstrated through academic transcripts, essays, required letters of recommendation, work experience and/or extracurricular and community activities. Admission interviews are by invitation only and are conducted via Zoom or telephone.
Previous Education
Applicants' complete academic records, including GPAs and previous course work, are considered. Undergraduate degrees do not have to be in business, but they must be from regionally accredited colleges or universities.
Testing
International applicants whose first language is not English must take the TOEFL or IELTS exam and earn a minimum score 90 (IBT) or 575 (PBT) TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS to be considered for admission to the Executive MBA in Health Administration Program. Information on taking the TOEFL or IELTS can be obtained by visiting www.ets.org and www.ielts.org.
Work Experience
The admissions committee requires a minimum of 5 years of work experience to apply. Most all of our students have experience working in the healthcare sector, but your work experience can be varied.
Applications
The following are required for consideration of admission to the program.
- Online application for graduate admission
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from professional or academic acquaintances who are familiar with the applicant's academic/professional competence
- Official transcripts from each school, college or university previously attended past high school, sent directly to the Business School admissions office. A minimum baccalaureate degree is required
- A personal statement reflecting on why you desire to get your MBA, how you see your MBA assisting your career goals, and how you see yourself moving up in your career progression. This personal statement should be 2-3 pages, typed.
- A resumé or CV outlining work experience
- For international students, a minimum official score of 90 (IBT) or 575 (PBT) TOEFL (TOEFL school code: 4875) or 6.5 IELTS is required to apply - test scores are valid for two years after test date
- If invited, a personal interview (via Zoom or telephone)
The Executive MBA in Health Administration uses a rolling admission system. The committee reviews applications when they are complete in all respects, including transcripts, personal statements and letters of recommendation.
Space in each cohort is limited, so we urge you to apply as early as possible. Applications open in September for the following fall start. The admission rounds provide timing guidance for you, but the program operates on rolling admissions, meaning completed applications are reviewed as they are received.
- Early Bird: February 15
- Priority Deadline: April 15
- Final International Student Deadline: May 15
- Final Domestic Student Deadline: June 15
All of the required admission materials should be sent to:
University of Colorado Denver
The Business School
Graduate Admissions
Campus Box 165, P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80127-3364
For further information, contact the Executive MBA in Health Administration Program at: emba-health@ucdenver.edu.
Financial Aid/Scholarships
General financial aid is available for qualified domestic students. Students should apply directly through the CU Denver Office of Financial Aid.
CU Denver also has an online portal for internal and external scholarships available to admitted CU Denver students. If admitted to the program, you will be able to access this database of scholarships.
The Executive MBA in Health Administration program consists of 45 credit hours. Your credit hours will be made up of core courses and an international course abroad.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| XHAD 6110 | Management Accounting in Health Organizations | 3 |
| XHAD 6141 | Healthcare Management Information Systems | 3 |
| XHAD 6230 | Healthcare Economics | 3 |
| XHAD 6245 | Managing Health Care Outcomes | 3 |
| XHAD 6250 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| XHAD 6280 | Topics in Health Administration | 3 |
| XHAD 6320 | Financial Management in Health Organizations | 3 |
| XHAD 6360 | Strategic Human Resources Management | 3 |
| XHAD 6377 | Population Health: Managing Large Health Systems | 3 |
| XHAD 6462 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| XHAD 6463 | Management of Health Care Institutions | 3 |
| XHAD 6470 | Ethics and Health Law | 3 |
| XHAD 6481 | Health Care Operations Management | 3 |
| XHAD 6485 | Healthcare Data Analytics | 3 |
| XHAD 6880 | Topics for Global Business In Healthcare Administration | 3 |
| Total Hours | 45 | |