The MBA in Healthcare Management is designed to produce a graduate prepared for management positions in a variety of healthcare environments. This area of concentration expands upon existing skills and gives students the background needed for the healthcare management industry.
Focus areas of this concentration include revenue management, human resources, clinical performance reporting, patient clinical education, and practice marketing.
Students earning their M.B.A. in Healthcare Management will complete the program in just 12 months, paving the way for their promising future as a leader in the healthcare management field.
This is accomplished through challenging course material, a required Research Project, and a Capstone Class.
Our MBA Healthcare Management degree faculty and subject matter experts come from a range of backgrounds in the business and healthcare industry. You can expect a curriculum that is consistently in alignment with current industry trends.
Our commitment to changing education does not end at innovative programs and student experience. We are committed to making education affordable by offering programs at a competitive tuition cost with a unique value proposition – spend less time in school, and more time making money.
Our MBA in Healthcare Management degree program has a credit hour cost of just $530. This low cost highlights our commitment to making graduate programs accessible to more working adults and others wanting to take the next step in their careers.
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| Cost Per Credit Hour | Total Credit Hours | Lab Fee (Per Term) | Technology Fee (Per Term) |
| $595 | 36 | $0 | $125 |
*Tuition does not include any additional fees
Hallmark University is approved for federal financial aid, scholarships, and U.S. veterans benefits.
Hallmark University is a nationally accredited, co-educational facility with two campuses, both located in San Antonio, Texas. Both schools are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The Texas Veterans Commission approves Hallmark University to train veterans. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approves Hallmark University, College of Aeronautics. Hallmark University does not deny admission to or participation in programs and activities or discriminate against students enrolled at the university on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, disability (including students who have Hepatitis B in medical, nursing, and any health-related programs), national origin, or religion.
Hallmark uses college-level placement exams containing reading, writing, and algebra skills to schedule students in the appropriate courses. The assessment can be completed at the student’s pace. All exams are computer-based and will be scored upon completion.
Graduate program applicants are required to provide an official transcript showing completion of a bachelor’s degree from an approved accredited institution. All admissions documentation must be received by the University prior to the school’s acceptance of the student and execution of the enrollment agreement. The applicant must be 18 years of age or older, or if under the age of 18, a parent/guardian’s signature is required for entrance to Hallmark University. Applicants will be considered for acceptance and presented to the Acceptance Committee for approval once they have completed the following:
The applicant is notified of acceptance once he/she has and has been approved by the Acceptance Committee. Applicants denied entrance by the Acceptance Committee, will have all application fees paid refunded.
Hallmark is a place where you can bring previously earned credits and apply your drive to succeed as an individual. Previous credits earned at an accredited institution recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) that are compatible with the student’s degree plan are considered for transfer. All transfer evaluations are accepted and approved by the Office of the Registrar during the enrollment process and/or within the first grading period of active attendance at Hallmark University.
Hallmark University requires all college-level work subject to transfer credit consideration, be submitted on an officially approved transcript from the originating institution. An officially approved transcript is one sent directly from the originating institution and/or received by the Office of the Registrar at Hallmark University in an envelope sealed by the originating institution. All Veteran’s Educational funding students to submit copies of their military and all academic transcripts for evaluation of credit.
Transfer credits may be applied under the following conditions:
Final approval of transfer credits will be made only after an official transcript is received from the granting institution. Higher level coursework may be awarded as credit for a lower level course. Amount of approvable transfer credits are subject to residency requirements. Where credit is granted, program length and cost will be adjusted as appropriate. If the student receives transfer credit, the student’s scheduling track may be affected. A Unit of Instruction comprehensive test and practical projects may be deemed necessary to ascertain proficiency for credit purposes.
An official evaluation of foreign credentials must be completed before transfer credits can be granted. All foreign credentials submitted to Hallmark University must be the originals of a certified English translation. Applicants are responsible for arranging for credential evaluation and must pay all costs associated with obtaining the translation and submitting the documentation for approval by the appropriate Office of the Registrar and/or Dean of Academics.
Hallmark University will accept an evaluation from the following evaluators:
SpanTran Educational Services, Website: www.spantran.com
Foreign Credentials Service of America, Website: www.foreigncredentials.org
In addition to the general admissions requirements (see General Requirements), for favorable admissions consideration to the Master of Business Administration (MBA), applicants must meet specific criteria outlined in the following entrance requirements:
Graduate admissions personnel will evaluate previously completed coursework for eligibility to transfer graduate-level credit hours, taking into account the provisions in paragraph
The Associate Dean of the School of Business is authorized to make exceptions related to MBA admissions to the above-identified requirements, on a case-by-case basis.
The Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management degree program explores some of the major issues facing the healthcare industry and the effect that public policy and business environment have on a healthcare organization.
There will be particular emphasis on areas to include risk management and patient safety, as well as legal and ethical issues involved with healthcare data and expectations of privacy. graduates will better understand the business processes of revenue cycles and financial management and in the art and practice of negotiating contracts with vendors, electronic data systems, and insurance companies.
| Course # | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MGT-5334 | Ethics, Integrity, and Social Responsibility This course examines social and corporate responsibility as a strategy to improve products, profits, and brand equity. This course provides a short historical review examining why laws, regulations, and other rules were set into place to address less-than-responsible organizational behavior. The character traits of stewardship and dependability are essential to this study. The content of the course will challenge students to think preventively and discard assumptions that might lead to avoidable organizational vulnerabilities, as well as to research options and propose opportunities that build up corporate social responsibility. The character traits of integrity and dependability are essential to this study. |
| OML-6340 | Research Analysis This course provides students with faculty guidance in the preparation of material to completely satisfy the requirements to earn a graduate degree. Through this course, students will develop abilities to undertake independent research using the concepts and tools learned throughout the program. The principal assignment to be worked on is the research needed to undertake a publishable thesis or comparable project. Students must substantiate analysis and conclusions with appropriate data and other evidence. Research completed should be substantial enough to include professional recommendations that might inform the body of knowledge or be adopted by industry. |
| MGT-5336 | Strategic Cost Management Cost management across the supply chain is integrated with strategic analysis to understand the role of financial and non-financial information in operational and strategic decision making. Topics include value-chain analysis, cost driver analysis, activity-based management, line business evaluation, technology costing, quality cost management, and balanced scorecard. The importance of ethical conduct is also covered. |
| OML-5333 | Multinational Commerce and Corporations This course focuses on decision-making processes involved in offering products for sale for the first time across national borders, including via e-commerce platforms. Management factors are examined related to corporate operations, product marketing, and personnel selection and training. Students develop preliminary strategies for ecommerce sales. The course provides a comprehensive survey of entry-level multinational commerce so that students can develop a commercial strategy and articulate its adoption by senior corporate executives. The character traits of integrity and agility are essential to this study. |
| BUS-5332 | Marketing Management This course introduces students to basic concepts, practices, and analytical techniques of marketing at scale. Global marketing challenges are examined. Students will weigh and interpret consumer preference data from meta sources and targeted social media sampling of purchasing influencers and early adopters to propose options for senior management’s consideration of recommendations. Students develop analytical skills, recognize, and adjust for bias by those surveyed and those interpreting data, and improve their team innovation talents through the examination of a series of retail marketing scenarios to develop actionable marketing recommendations. The character traits of communication and dependability are essential to this study. |
| OML-5334 | Leading Teams in the 4th Industrial Revolution This course explores a period of technological and social change called the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in which we live today. Students will examine and evaluate trends in the replacement of human labor with machines, robots, automation, AI, and emerging new autonomous capabilities. They will be challenged to explore direct societal, economic, and lifestyle consequences, both positive and adverse. The course outcome for students is a more comprehensive understanding of the Fourth Industrial Revolution so that they can begin to anticipate changes they need to make, advocate, and act upon. The character traits of integrity and dependability are essential to this study. |
| OML-5345 | Effective Business Communications In this course, students will examine foundational elements of the communications process internal to an organization’s individuals and groups. They will develop and exercise essential listening skills, understanding conflict resolution, power dynamics, leadership styles, and cultural competencies. Students will rehearse messaging that respects diverse worldviews through careful observance of cultural norms. The overall objective of this course is to improve student knowledge about and to develop basic skills in communicating persuasively, internally, and externally to an organization. The character traits of communication and service are essential to this study. |
| PGT-6360 | Project Capstone This course will explore the role of creativity and proven methods for generating ideas to complete concentration specific projects. The course will focus on improving performance, accelerating learning, and developing superior skills needed now and in the future. Projects are designed to improve students’ knowledge, address the challenge of timely and robust solutions, and provide a comprehensive application of the student’s program and specialization. The projects will challenge students to think critically while utilizing software to enhance fundamental skills. Additionally, projects will allow the students to apply relevant and real-world solutions. |
| Course # | Course Title |
|---|---|
| HCM-5303 | Advanced Healthcare Informatics This course provides the foundation for using health information management systems and health informatics to improve patient outcomes. The student will analyze the evolution of health care delivery systems, health information management, and health care informatics in the health care environment. Students will also examine the advantages, risks, and challenges of electronic health records and other technologies, including consumer health care informatics and patient engagement. This course will address the health care provider’s role in working with technology in the healthcare delivery system. |
| HCM-5305 | Advanced Healthcare Negotiations and Policy Issues This course focuses on a core set of skills and knowledge application related to health care economics and population health outcomes. Advanced health care professionals require negotiation skills, systems thinking, and the economic insight to analyze health care delivery models and policy issues to improve population access to care and health outcomes. Topics include Negotiating in the health care industry; U.S. medical care systems; Using economics to study health issues; Health economics and policies; Analyzing medical care markets; Demand for health and medical care; Population health; and Gaps in health insurance. |
| HCM-5307 | Advanced Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Administration This course is designed to address the legal and ethical aspects of healthcare administration and management. The focus will be on compliance issues, HIPAA/HITECH regulations, creating policies and procedures for various healthcare settings, processes of audits, and the consequences of noncompliance. |
| HCM-5345 | Advanced Healthcare Reimbursement This course will help students apply critical thinking to healthcare reimbursement and revenue cycle principles in leadership roles. Topics include foundations of healthcare reimbursement, multidisciplinary and team-based reimbursement methodologies and payment systems, revenue cycle processes, management, analyses, data integrity, and documentation. In addition, students will summarize reimbursement policies and procedures, create a revenue compliance audit plan, and evaluate revenue cycle analyses using case studies. |
Can I get Financial Aid at Hallmark University?
Yes. Hallmark University is approved for federal financial aid, scholarships, and U.S. veterans benefits.
Are you accredited?
Yes, Hallmark is accredited through the ACCSC(Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges).
How long are your class semesters/terms?
Our terms are 8 weeks long. This allows us to have 6 terms a year so there is no need to wait to apply.
Is Hallmark a 2 year or 4 year University?
We offer associate, bachelor, and master level degrees. We are not a trade school and we offer degrees which are found at both 2 year and 4 year colleges/universities. The biggest difference is that our degrees can be completed in nearly half the time of traditional universities.
