Opus College of Business

Health Care UST MBA

Academics

Why an M.B.A.?

A master of business administration degree (MBA) is the globally recognized standard in business education, regardless of industry.  Our core curriculum represents those courses determined to be critical in providing a solid overall business foundation.  From Strategy and Finance to Human Resources and Marketing, you will gain a broad business understanding that prepares you for a role in leadership. 

Our core business courses examine best practices and trends from across industries and focus on how they apply to health care.  As you advance in your career, an M.B.A. will give you the confidence and credibility to reach your personal and organizational goals.

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The Relevance of a Health Care Focus

Health care is a business--a very special business.  The Health Care UST MBA core curriculum is complemented by health care-related electives, case studies, and course dialogue.  You'll be able to immediately take knowledge from your courses and put it to work in your own organization.  Class projects are directly related to your current organizational objectives.

Your cohort colleagues provide new perspectives and expertise from all aspects of health care, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of health care from a systemic perspective.  Your cohort will also become a life-long professional network of colleagues outside of your current organization and specialty area. 

The Health Care UST MBA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Management Education (CAHME).  Our faculty combines exceptional educational credentials with professional experience drawn from leading health care organizations.

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Having a fundamental understanding of business principles and practice in health care gives you the ability to impact the business decisions facing health care today.

 

Disciplined Approach, Relevant Knowledge

“The Healthcare Industry is vast, important, and difficult to get your arms around.  This program has provided me with a disciplined approach to understanding the ‘big picture’ of healthcare along with knowledge that is relevant and useful on a daily basis.”

Dr. Gary Pesicka, Division (Surgical) Medical Director and System
Ambulatory Surgery Medical Director, Marshfield Clinic, Class of 2007

   

Gain Credibility

“I have gained credibility with physicians and the confidence to question business assumptions and practices. Learning the “business speak” was particularly key. Now I can have a dialogue with physicians at a level that surprises them.”

Stephanie Stewart, Medical Social Worker
Mayo Clinic, Class of 2006

   

Educational Credentials Beyond Medical School

“I chose St. Thomas after talking with heads of other organizations and found that more and more organizations are looking for individuals with educational credentials beyond medical school.  The St. Thomas program gave me the tools to be able to function at a very high level in the business side of health care. As a result, I have changed positions in my organization and utililze these skills on a daily basis.”

Dr. Laura Nelson, Medical Director
Marshfield Clinic, North Division, Class of 2001