MBA: Healthcare Management & Informatics
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow significantly faster than the average for all occupations, driven by the increasing complexity of healthcare systems, advances in technology, and the growing need for data-informed decision-making.
The Healthcare Management & Informatics concentration at St. Thomas Aquinas College prepares professionals to lead in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment. Combining business strategy, healthcare operations, data analytics, and information systems, the program equips students with the skills needed to improve organizational performance, enhance patient outcomes, and drive innovation across healthcare settings.
Designed for working professionals and aspiring healthcare leaders, the concentration provides a strong foundation in healthcare management while developing the analytical and technological competencies increasingly sought by employers. Students gain practical knowledge that can be applied across hospitals, healthcare systems, physician practices, insurance organizations, public health agencies, and other healthcare-related organizations.
Whether you are seeking to advance within your current healthcare organization, transition into a leadership role, or expand your expertise in healthcare operations and informatics, this concentration provides the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a dynamic and growing field.
Ignite your future as a healthcare leader with an MBA from St. Thomas Aquinas College. Our program will help you develop the business acumen, leadership capabilities, and analytical skills needed to navigate the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of healthcare.
At a glance
- Graduate Program
- On-campus and online options available
- Programs can be completed in as few as 15-18 months
Contact
- Dana Caponong | Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions | dcaponon@stac.edu | 845-398-4220
INVEST in YOUR FUTURE
The College is committed to affordability and providing graduate students with options to meet their needs and advance their careers. There are discounts available for all MBA students, through our St. Thomas Aquinas College Alumni GRAD-itude Scholarship for alumni and their immediate family members, for employees of our Corporate Education Program partners, for students who have completed our Advanced Certificate program, and even a 10% discount for any MBA student who is not eligible for other discounting programs. Financial Aid is also available at the graduate level and our team will partner you to maximize your aid package.
Most students can complete their entire MBA for under $45,000, and many can complete it for under $25,000 through our various discount programs.
Featured Courses
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An Introduction to Healthcare Management. The course offers an overview of healthcare system components, services, and management concepts specific to healthcare. The importance of communication and interactions in healthcare management and the management and physical makeup of healthcare organizations. |
This course focuses on the mastery of current technology, legislation, and other key topics in health information management by mapping CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics & Health Information Management) standards and curriculum. The course covers electronic health records, patient records, documentation guidelines within the healthcare setting, as well as HIPPA requirements and guidelines.
This course focuses on how microeconomic principles apply to health care delivery and its policies. The course explores the changing nature of healthcare, the social and political sides of issues, and the future of healthcare delivery and finance as the U.S. transitions from quantity healthcare to quality healthcare. The course will also compare and analyze public health policy from an economic perspective.
Learn how health information professionals use data and statistics to understand and improve healthcare delivery in clinical settings. Topics will include basic math and statistics, vital statistics and mortality rates, census and occupancy rates, and other key topics required for CAHIIM competency and certification in health informatics.
This course offers an overview of healthcare business ethics, ethical decision-making, and the impact of social responsibility. The course will prepare students to understand and participate in effective ethical decision-making within healthcare organizations. Through an applied perspective, focusing on the conceptual framework, risks, issues, and dilemmas that will be faced in the real world of business.
READY TO APPLY?
Applicants for the MBA Program are required to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate institution and a minimum of a 2.8 grade point average, based on a 4.0 scale.
The application process is simple:
- Complete the free Graduate Application
- Submit your Official Transcript(s)
- Submit the contact information for two professional recommenders on your application
- Preference is for one to be from a faculty member for recent graduates
- Submit your current resume
For students with an undergraduate degree outside the United States, applicants must have a transcript evaluation completed by a current member of NACES. St. Thomas Aquinas partners with SpanTran to help you select the right evaluation at a discounted rate. Access the application here: SpanTran Application – St. Thomas Aquinas College. TOEFL Scores may be required for some international applicants.