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H EALTHCARE E DUCATION

New UM Master’s Program Develops Business Skills

in Healthcare Settings

A new master’s degree program at the University of Miami School “Miami is the gateway to the Americas, and many healthcare
of Business Administration will help students gain career-building providers and businesses are actively seeking young professionals
skills in the healthcare field. Led by experienced faculty members, with multilingual and multicultural backgrounds who have a glob-
including guest lectures by Donna E. Shalala, former UM president al perspective,” he said. “Healthcare is also a major contributor to
and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Master in South Florida’s economy, and our MHA students will be able to
Health Administration (MHA) takes a business-focused approach to apply their skills here in our region or anywhere else in the world.”
the healthcare field. For the University of Miami MHA students, one of the benefits is
“Our program has a strong foundation in finance, accounting and a paid internship position, arranged by the School of Business with
process improvement as well as timely healthcare issues,” said local, regional or national healthcare organizations. “The demand
Karoline Mortensen, professor of health sector management and pol- for highly trained business leaders who can successfully navigate
icy and director of the MHA program. “We also have the flexibility this changing sector has never been stronger,” Ullmann said.
to accommodate students with varying career interests with elective “Because of our school’s great reputation, many providers are
courses on marketing, entrepreneurship and other topics.” already inquiring about internships that allow them to connect
The first MHA class will begin in August, and students can com- with talented young professionals.”
plete the 40-credit program in just 18 months, with the option of Mortensen added that the UM program fits nicely in spectrum of
taking longer if needed to accommodate career or personal responsi- Karoline Mortensen healthcare graduate education offerings, which range from a tradi-
bilities. Approximately 20 applicants will be accepted in order to tional master of business administration (MBA) to a master of public
ensure each student receives personal attention and guidance. health (MPH) program that focuses on delivery of care and services to large popula-
“We’ve had a great deal of interest from South Florida healthcare professionals in tions.
the early stage of their careers, as well as graduating seniors who want to continue “We are blending the business and population health perspectives, while placing an
their business education in this dynamic sector,” said Steven G. Ullmann, chair and emphasis on strategic thinking and leadership skills,” she said. “Our MHA students
professor, health sector management and policy, and director of the business school’s will bring the best of both worlds to healthcare organizations, businesses and their
Center for Health Sector Management and Policy. “Other applicants include future own entrepreneurial ventures. We are looking forward to welcoming our first class
physicians seeking to boost their business skills before entering medical school.” this summer as we get this new program off to a great start.”
Like UM’s well-established Executive MBA in Health Sector Management and Policy
program for senior healthcare professionals, the new MHA program is attracting For more information, contact Karoline Mortensen, Associate Professor, Health Sector
prospective students from around the country, Ullmann added. Management and Policy, at kmortensen@bus.miami.edu

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