Health Care Administration- Combined MBA
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- MBA Master of Business Admin / major
- Format
- online,In-person
- College
- Health and Human Sciences, College of (Dean's Office)
- School/Department
- School of Allied Health
Program Contact
- Dr. Kristine Kraft
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Professor, Director of School
330-972-6516
Overview
Are you interested in a leadership role in healthcare?
The University of Akron's Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration is the ideal degree for students new to health care and to those who are interested in advancing their careers.
Health Care Administration managers work closely with clinical and administrative staff as they process, analyze and report information vital to the delivery of health care. Through our program, students will gain knowledge and experience in both the clinical and business sides of health care.
Why UA's School of Allied Health?
- Online options for easy access and degree completion.
- Hands-on learning facilities located near campus.
- Mentoring by knowledgeable and fully licensed faculty.
- Multiple degree completion pathways.
- Transfer students are welcome; reach out to see how your credits apply to the degree.
This combined Health Care Administration track allows students to begin earning their MBA while completing their bachelor’s degree. Students take 9 graduate-level business courses at a reduced tuition rate, saving time and money. This pathway is ideal for those seeking leadership roles in the health care industry.
In addition to focused classroom and clinical learning, after successfully completing the UA Bachelor of Science in Health Administration program, graduates will be eligible to take two (2) national board certifications:
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PROFESSIONAL CODERS (AAPC)
Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) national certification exam
2233 South Presidents Drive, Suite #F
Salt Lake City, UT 84120
(800) 622-2633
AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (AHIMA)
Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P®) national certification examination
233 North Michigan Avenue, 21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60601
(800) 335-5535
Admissions Requirements
Admission to The University of Akron and declaration of the Health Care Administration major. The MBA program may require additional prerequisites and credentials. Please visit their site to learn more.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Health Care Administration – MBA track are prepared to lead in a rapidly evolving health care landscape, with career opportunities in hospital systems, consulting firms, insurance organizations, and public health agencies. With advanced skills in strategy, finance, and operations, alumni are positioned for high-demand roles such as health care manager, clinical director, and executive leader driving innovation and improved patient outcomes.
The Intersection of Business and Health Care
The Health Care Administration degree can be customized to match your specific career objectives.
You can train to properly report medical conditions, using the HIPAA-mandated code sets, for purposes of payment, epidemiologic study, and public health purposes of payment and research. This pathway offers the opportunity to prepare for one of the national coding certification exams. Many coders work remotely for health care organizations and governmental agencies. Certified coders are in high demand.
You can customize your degree to focus on your career as a health care manager. This degree can qualify you to work as a hospital department or unit manager or outpatient provider practice administrator.
Health care information technology has been a rapidly growing field since the implementation of electronic health record systems (EHR’s) in the past decade. You can plan a course of study that combines health care classes with other IT electives to obtain certifications in information security and other related technical certificates.
Your degree can serve as a launch pad to other advanced degree programs. The most common advanced degree options related to this program would be studying to become a Physician Assistant, a Doctorate in Health Care Administration, or obtaining a Master of Business Administration. Discuss your individual career goals with the Program Director and Academic Advisor to develop your personalized educational plan.