Program Overview
The Master of Business Administration - Health Care Administration at Lamar University is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 14 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration - Health Care Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 14 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 2,730 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,506 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Beaumont, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration - Health Care Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Healthcare Economics: This course is designed to familiarize the Future Healthcare Entrepreneur with the economics theories and policies that will drive public and business decisions in regards to the provisions of payment for healthcare and Health Services. The Future Healthcare Entrepreneur will learn how healthcare economics theory differs from standard commodities of consumer goods and services and how this difference must be addressed when assessing business ventures in healthcare.
Healthcare Entrepreneurship: This course will present to the future healthcare entrepreneur the different organizations and professions involved in the business and practice of healthcare; that is, the providers and payers for health care services. The course begins with an in depth look at Agency and Stewardship Theory of Man and how each theory is part of the present organizations and players in the health service business. The course will involve an in-depth discussion of the organization of healthcare insurance markets; managed care organizations; hospital and long term care facility (nursing home/long term care/hospice) organizations; various business models of the physician's practice; pharmaceutical and biotech industry; and the makeup of the health services salaried and hourly wage work force.
Healthcare Strategy: This course will concentrate on the social issues concerning the Healthcare industry. Is healthcare a right or a privilege? The answer to this question will define how health services will be compensated; how capital for healthcare facilities and technologies will be acquired; and who will be responsible for the cost of healthcare. Students will familiarize themselves with the differences concerning the efficiences, costs, and values of fees for service versus managed care; and private insurance versus government controlled single payer (universal) health care. A significant portion of this course will be directed towards the present model of healthcare process outcomes and the value chain model of patient satisfaction.
Healthcare Info Systems: This course prepares students to understand and apply the concepts related to the emerging trends in IT-enabled healthcare and to understand the role of analytics in healthcare and clinical decision-making. Students will learn to evaluate the effectiveness of various healthcare information systems.
Cybersecurity Management: Students will acquire knowledge necessary to implement cybersecurity programs and policies to protect an organization's systems and data. This course covers topics such as cybersecurity policy and governance, policy organization, format and style, cybersecurity frameworks, asset management and data loss prevention, cybersecurity incident response and business continuity management.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Prospective graduate students should submit all admissions materials at least 30 days prior to the start of the semester in which they wish to begin studies.\xc2\xa0 Upon receipt of all university-required documents, the Admissions Office will forward your file to your desired academic department for an admission decision.
Required admissions materials include:
- An admissions application completed online through the\xc2\xa0Apply Texas\xc2\xa0system.
- Official transcripts from each college or university attended, including the accredited institution from which the applicant earned a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree.
- Scores on the GRE or GMAT (for MBA applicants). Both tests are administered by the\xc2\xa0LU Career & Testing Center. Scores may not be more than five years old. Use school code 6360 for GRE.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 2,730 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,506 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 2,730 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,506 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Lamar University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Lamar University
Lamar University
Beaumont, United States
Lamar University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-01-18
- Start Date 2018-01-17
- Language English
- Duration 14 months