MBA in Health Care Management, FlexPath Option
School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration
Only learners enrolled in the FlexPath MBA degree program or the FlexPath MS in Information Systems and Technology Management degree program may take FlexPath MBA courses. MBA learners may not take courses associated with any other program within the School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration or any other school at Capella University while they are enrolled in the FlexPath MBA degree program.
The MBA Health Care Management specialization focuses on the
application of business and management knowledge, skills, and
abilities learners need within the complex and dynamic health care
industry. Learners gain a thorough understanding of the health care
system; government influence; and law, ethics, policy, and
organizational strategy. Learners use evidence-based decision making
that drives quality management, operations, and financial management
practices based on organizational strategy and goals. Upon successful
completion of this specialization, learners will have developed the
knowledge and skills needed to pursue middle- or senior-level
positions within health care organizations or organizations that serve
the health care industry. Learners who pursue this specialization
through the FlexPath option earn an MBA through self-paced
demonstrations of competencies.
Core courses:
MBA-FPX5002 |
MBA Leadership
This course covers contemporary models of leadership and examines
behaviors and skills of effective leaders. Learners assess their own
leadership strengths and how to lead effectively in their work
settings. Learners also analyze ways in which leaders use their skills
to support innovation, change, and collaboration within organizations.
For FlexPath option MBA degree and certificate program learners
and non-degree learners only. Must be taken during the first
quarter by learners who have been admitted to the MBA degree
program. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.
| 2 program points |
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MBA-FPX5006 * |
Business Strategy
Learners in this course examine ways in which companies formulate and
implement strategy to effectively compete in the marketplace. Learners
apply strategic models and analysis to address competitive challenges.
For FlexPath option MBA degree and certificate program learners
and non-degree learners only. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or
concurrent registration in MBA-FPX5002.
| 2 program points |
MBA-FPX5008 |
Applied Business Analytics
This course introduces learners to business analytics and its role in
evidence-based decision making. Learners examine data and analytics
techniques that create relevant, actionable, and meaningful information.
For FlexPath option MBA degree and certificate program learners
and non-degree learners only.
| 2 program points |
MBA-FPX5010 |
Accounting Methods for Leaders
Learners in this course gain an understanding of how methods of
financial and managerial accounting are used to analyze business
performance and make evidence-based business decisions. Learners
examine tax, ethical, and legal implications of accounting methods.
For FlexPath option MBA degree and certificate program learners
and non-degree learners only.
| 2 program points |
MBA-FPX5012 * |
Marketing Management
This course covers marketing theories, models, and practices used by
businesses. Learners examine the expanded roles of analytics,
technology, and social media in marketing strategy and implementation.
Learners also use business analytics skills to address marketing
problems and apply marketing methods to business challenges.
For FlexPath option MBA degree and certificate program learners
and non-degree learners only.
| 2 program points |
MBA-FPX5014 * |
Applied Managerial Finance
Learners in this course explore financial concepts and techniques
required to evaluate, report, and maximize firm performance and value.
Learners analyze environmental and market factors, goals, and
constraints; and apply regulatory and ethical principles and business
analytics skills to drive data-based decision making.
For FlexPath option MBA degree and certificate program learners
and non-degree learners only. Prerequisite(s): MBA-FPX5008, MBA-FPX5010.
| 2 program points |
MBA-FPX5016 * |
Operations Management for Leaders
In this course, learners examine theories and models of business
operations and their role in developing and delivering a superior
product or service to the marketplace. Learners also apply business
analytics skills and use data to evaluate strategic and tactical
impact to business functions across the organization.
For FlexPath option MBA degree and certificate program learners
and non-degree learners only. Prerequisite(s): MBA-FPX5008.
| 2 program points |
Specialization courses:
HCM-FPX5310 |
Decision-Making in the Health Care System
In this course, learners examine the complex and dynamic U.S. health
care system, stakeholders, laws, and regulations. Learners develop an
understanding of how health care delivery systems are organized and
financed and identify the economic, legal, and political factors that
influence the management of health care organizations. | 2 program points |
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HCM-FPX5312 * |
Analyzing the Health Care Environment
Learners apply environmental and regulatory analyses to examine the
organization’s position within the external environment and develop
plans to strengthen the organization’s strategy. Learners use
evidence-based decision making to support analyses.
Prerequisite(s): MBA-FPX5006, HCM-FPX5310.
| 2 program points |
HCM-FPX5314 * |
Driving Health Care Results
In this course, learners analyze ways in which health care leaders
support the effective access and delivery of quality patient care in a
customer-focused and cost efficient manner. Learners address the
impact of organizational culture, structure, operations, services, and
financing on outcomes to optimize results in a health care organization.
Prerequisite(s): MBAFPX5014, HCM-FPX5312.
| 2 program points |
Taken during the learner’s final quarter:
MBA-FPX5910 * |
MBA Capstone Experience
In this course, learners integrate the knowledge and skills gained
during the MBA program in an application-based business project.
Learners demonstrate their overall ability to identify and recommend
evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities.
For FlexPath option MBA degree and certificate program learners
and non-degree learners only.
Prerequisite(s): All required and elective coursework.
Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.
| 2.5 program points |
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Total
At least 22.5 program points
* Denotes courses that have prerequisite(s). Refer to the descriptions for further details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath
courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each
delivery model.