Online Health Systems Administration Degree :: Accredited Universities

Fort Hays State University has offered a high-caliber Master of Business Administration (MBA) program for over 30 years, but 2010 presents a whole new world of opportunities and challenges. This program exemplifies "Forward Thinking. World Ready." by preparing professionals to lead, to make challenging decisions and to succeed.

Whether you choose to earn an MBA for professional advancement or personal enrichment, this 34-hour program enables you to:

- Learn on your schedule, not ours. Take advantage of all the benefits of a longstanding, traditional on-campus program with the convenience of flexible, online instruction. Go to school part-time or full-time. Unlike some programs, there is no problem if life's demands mean that you have to sit out a semester or two.

- The campus comes to you. With no residency requirement, you can do everything online -- register, order books, talk with faculty and conduct research.

- A convenient rotation of courses ensures that you can easily plan out your program of study from the start and know when you'll graduate.

- Your core curriculum covers all key aspects of modern business theories and practices, but you can focus your studies on a career-relevant area of concentration.

- Learn with students from across the globe who bring a wealth of diverse, real-world experience to the classroom -- and build lasting networks.

- Work closely with your advisor to tailor your program to your needs and career goals.

While all MBA students complete the same core curriculum, you have the opportunity to select a concentration that best suits your professional and personal goals. Choose from:
Finance
General MBA Studies
Health Care Management
Health & Human Performance / Sports Management
Human Resource Management
Information Assurance
International Business
Leadership Studies
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Tourism and Hospitality Management

Entry Requirements

- Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

-Show a minimum grade point average of 2.50 (C plus) on the last 60 hours of undergraduate credit. (Departments may have a higher minimum grade point requirement average, so an applicant must check departmental admission requirements.)

- Have adequate preparation in the area of specialization in the area of proposed study

International Applicants
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You as an international student must meet minimum English proficiency requirements before beginning coursework at Fort Hays State University.

TOEFL (paper-based version) - 550 +
TOEFL (computer-based version) - 213 +
TOEFL (internet-based version) - 79 +
IELTS - 6.5 +
iTEP - 5

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Grand Canyon University's Master of Business Administration degree provides students with the capacity for transformational leadership through the application of business practices. In today‛s competitive job market, an MBA or Master of Business Administration degree is highly sought after, and in some cases required to be considered for some executive level positions.

The proven principles of servant leadership and values-based management are infused in the Grand Canyon University MBA program, preparing our graduates to develop and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit within their organizations. Many MBA students have been able to immediately apply the principles learned in the classroom directly to their job.

For students who meet the prerequisites, you can earn your MBA in just 34 credits, graduating in only 18 months. To qualify, students must have earned a bachelor‛s degree in business or have met the accounting, finance and statistics prerequisites. For those who do not meet these requirements, a 46-credit program is available.

A broad range of business topics and principles will be explored in the MBA program including the key concepts of leadership and strategic management. Students will discuss the formulation and execution strategies within organizations and how to stay competitive in a global marketplace. Accounting and finance topics will be explored from both the basic principles to managerial concepts including forecasting and raising funds in capital markets. The MBA program encourages students to be informed critical thinkers and decision makers through active research and the application of quantitative methods that transform raw data into useful information.

For an additional 8 credits, students can earn an MBA emphasis in one of the following areas: Accounting, Finance, Health Systems Management, Leadership, Marketing, and Strategic Human Resource Management.

To meet the needs of today‛s working adult, GCU offers a variety of options for attending class. Students can pursue their online MBA, attend class one evening per week at select locations, or enroll in the traditional Master of Business Administration program offered during the day on campus.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to university graduate programs may be accepted for admission by meeting one of the criteria specified below:

Degree Bearing Transcripts
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An undergraduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program with a GPA of 2.8 or better on the degree-bearing transcript

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A graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program

Test Scores
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If students cannot meet the GPA requirement, they may still be eligible for admission by meeting certain graduate test scores:

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): 500
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, prior to August 2011; 300 combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011

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MBA program at Idaho State University was the first to be accredited by the AACSB in the State of Idaho and remains committed to the delivery of a high quality, rigorous program.

The traditional MBA provides a broad general degree particularly suited to those pursuing a managerial focus in their careers. The Accounting, Computer Information Systems,Finance, and Health Care Administration,Project Management, and Marketing options provide specialized knowledge relating to their respective fields. The Accounting emphasis meets the needs of students who wish to satisfy requirements for certification as public accountants (CPA) or certification as management accountants (CMA).

In the interest of a more diverse student body,the college encourages and attracts a number of full-time students from other parts of the United States and foreign countries.

Mission and Goals
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The Idaho State University MBA program's mission is to develop and deliver programs that address the diverse needs of stakeholders. Our primary mission is to offer an MBA program that enhances our students' competence
in business management, fosters their intellectual curiosity, and develops the personal skills necessary to be an effective manager. The MBA program prepares students for leadership roles in all areas of business requiring skilled
and ethical decision making and analytical abilities

Programs goals are to:

 Develop an integrative and strategic focus
for applying business disciplines to solve
problems and make business decisions.

 Understand human behavior in business situations and the manager’s roles as a leader in influencing behavior.

 Conduct skillful industry and financial analyses.

 Appreciate the economic, political, social, legal, ethical, and global environments in which business operates.

 Demonstrate competency in (1) Communications (written and oral), (2) criticalthinking, and (3) group processes/
interpersonal skills.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the MBA program is granted only to students showing high promise of success. The College of Business uses various measures of high promise, including the candidate’s performance on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) and upperdivision grade point average (GPA). Suchmeasures, along with other reasonable indications of promise, will be used in combination
to arrive at a final judgment.

The minimum requirement for admission is defined by the following:

The sum of 200 times the grade point average in upper-division course work (4.0 system) plus the total score on the
Graduate Management Admission Testmust equal at least 1150 points.

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John Hancock University offers an online MBA program for working adults interested in assessing theories and practices developed by academic business experts. Courses are grounded in scenario-based learning, and graduates of the Master of Business Administration program are exposed to the knowledge and skill that prepare them for career advancement in business.

Students choose from three program options:

MBA - GENERAL BUSINESS STUDIES
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This option is offers students the opportunity to critique and apply knowledge related to classic business disciplines. To earn an MBA in general business studies, students must complete 12 courses, including the nine-course MBA core curriculum and three elective courses (36 Credits total).

MBA - WITH SPECIALIZATION
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This option enables students to tailor their studies to specific areas of interest as they develop professionally. To earn an MBA with a specialization, students must complete the nine-course MBA core curriculum (27 credits) and three or four specified courses (9 credits) in an area of specialization.

Students should declare their intention to pursue a specialization early in their MBA careers, since this will make for easier planning and class scheduling.

MBA - WITH TWO SPECIALIZATIONS
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Students may pursue an additional 9-credit specialization once they have satisfied the requirement for the MBA with one specialization.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION INCLUDE:
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E-Commerce
Finance
Global Management
Health Care Administration
Leadership
Management of Information Systems
Marketing
Professional Accounting
Public Accounting
Project Management
Risk Management

Entry Requirements

Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an institution that is accredited by an accrediting association that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Depending on the major field of study, additional requirements may apply for admission.

At the discretion of the Chair of Academic Programs, graduate admission requirements may be waived upon successful completion of 6 credit hours as a student at large. Documentation of any exception will become a part of the student’s permanent file.

International applicants may be required to take a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit the results to John Hancock University prior to enrollment.
TOEFL scores vary based on the method in which the test is taken. The required scores for admission to John Hancock University are as follows:

Print: 550
Computer: 213
Internet: 79

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Recent changes in healthcare technology and regulations make the skills learned in an MBA in Healthcare Informatics program essential for those working in the healthcare industry. If you are in healthcare administration or upper-level management, a master’s in healthcare informatics online from Southern New Hampshire University will provide the knowledge and skills you need for this important and growing field.

The MBA in Healthcare Informatics builds on your experience in healthcare or information technology to help you prepare to lead the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of health information systems. In this MBA program, you will understand how healthcare systems and data interact with individuals and complementary systems across multiple departments and organizations.

Advantages of an MBA in Healthcare Informatics at SNHU

- An affordable online MBA in Healthcare Informatics, offered by a respected, private, nonprofit university

- "Best of Business" Awards: Best MBA Degree, Best Online Degree Program

- No GMAT or GRE required for admission

- Take on-campus or online courses and choose how you want to learn

- Gain a real-world understanding of healthcare informatics from instructors with industry experience

- Interact directly with faculty and fellow students through online discussions, group projects, and case studies

- Graduate in as few as 15 months, with two courses per 10-week term

- In-class or online course work leads to the same SNHU diploma

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

International applicants
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- Applicants should have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree

- Applicants will require the equivalent of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration.

- Applicants who have some master’s level academic work may be eligible for transfer credits or exemptions.

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by: TOEFL score 79-80 and greater, IELTS 6.5 and greater, PPTE 54 and greater, ELS 107 and greater, Michigan 90 and greater. It is recommended that you have TOEFL and IELTS results sent directly to SNHU to avoid delays. SNHU’s TOEFL code is 3649. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

- English Bridge Applicants with the following scores will start in a bridge program combining English courses and academic courses: TOEFL 71-78, IELTS 6, PTE 49-53, ELS 112, EF 106, Michigan 85-89. English as a Second Language (ESL): Students with scores of TOEFL less than 71, IELTS less than 6.0, PTE less than 48, ELS less than 112, EF less than 106, and Michigan less than 85, can register and attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program

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