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Miami Herbert’s Master of Health Administration Programs

Help Advance the Careers of Those Who Are Passionate

About Making a Difference in the Health Care Industry

The Department of MD/MBA and JD/MHA To develop high levels of competence, Furthermore, we actively engage with
Health Manage ment and degrees as well as a health students are exposed to exceptional fac- professional colleagues through the
Policy at the Miami administration undergradu- ulty, including two former Secretaries, Association of University Programs in
Herbert School of ate major and minor, each of U.S. Health and Human Services, Donna Health Administration (AUPHA), recent-
Business celebrates its which draw a significant Shalala, PhD, who served also in the U.S. ly spearheading the planning of its 2021
nearly 45-year history as number of pre-med and House of Representatives, and Alex M. Annual Meeting, providing keynote
one of the oldest business other service-oriented stu- Azar, JD. Faculty are led by University of speakers, and serving on committees as
school-based Executive dents. Miami President, Dr. Julio Frenk, former well as the board of directors.
MBA of Health Manage - Several years ago, Miami Secretary of Health, Mexico, and Dean, The COVID-19 pandemic has intensi-
ment and Policy Herbert Business School’s Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public fied the need for healthcare trendsetters
(HEMBA) programs in HEMBA program adopted Health, as well as Dr. John Quelch, Dean, equipped to solve complex operational
the country. Having grad- the gold standard for compe- Miami Herbert School of Business, for- issues while harnessing opportunities for
uated over 1,000 students BY SUZANNE J. tency development and merly Senior Associate Dean, Harvard innovation. Miami Herbert’s HEMBA and
to date, it is worth noting WOOD, PHD, MS, achievement, the National Business School, and Dean, London MHA programs prepare executives,
that U.S. News and World FACHE Center for Healthcare Business School. health care professionals, and early
Reports ranks the pro- Leadership (NCHL) compe- We are uniquely positioned in the mar- careerists to meet such challenges. With
gram as the number one Health tency model, which was also applied to ketplace, as the HEMBA and MHA pro- its distinguished business faculty, adja-
Administration program in Florida and MHA program development. The pur- grams are dually accredited by the cent ties to UHealth, the University of
further as the number one Health Care pose of implementing this model was to Assembly of Accredited Collegiate Miami’s medical school, and partnerships
Executive MBA program in the United assure that the programs could develop Schools of Business (AACSB) and the with health care leaders worldwide, our
States. through their curricula the knowledge Commission on Accreditation of programs offer rich learning experiences
Leveraging our expertise in delivering and skills necessary for graduates to Healthcare Management Education that position graduates for executive and
health management and policy education excel in the field of practice. It was well (CAHME). In addition, we belong to the other leadership roles across the health-
and wishing to draw from a broader pool understood among the academic and Business Alliance for Health care landscape.
of less experienced applicants, in 2017 professional communities that, with the Management Education (BAHM), mem-
we launched an in-residence Master of appropriate tools, graduates could suc- bership of which comprises a small Suzanne J. Wood, PhD, MS, FACHE,
Health Management and Policy (MHA) cessfully lead organizations to deliver group of 17 of the most prestigious Associate Professor of Professional Practice
program geared toward early careerists. quality outcomes, including the skills Business School based Health and MHA Program Director, Department of
This resident MHA program serves also necessary to confidently assume chal- Management programs globally, includ- Health Management and Policy, Miami
as a suitable option for applicants await- lenges and advance innovative solutions ing Harvard, Yale, the University of Herbert Business School, University of
ing acceptance and matriculation into to the complex problems of health serv- Pennsylvania (Wharton), and the Miami, can be reached at
medical school. We further offer joint ices delivery today. University of California, Berkeley. sjwood@miami.edu.

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Roles With FIU's Healthcare MBA

Continued from page 1 directly with healthcare institutions and
January or August. their executives to address real problems,
Our highly ranked Healthcare MBA including the chance to participate in the
features a unique curriculum that weaves ACHE of South Florida Annual Case
healthcare topics into every business Competition
course, taught by FIU’s world-class facul- • Build a valuable network - Our
ty known for their academic prestige and cohort-based program introduces you to
real-world experience. This accelerated a diverse group of professionals, includ-
18-month MBA program focuses on the ing fellow students, highly-esteemed fac-
complex real-world challenges facing ulty, and senior healthcare executives
professionals in healthcare administra- • Earn certifications that are highly
tion, healthcare management, and execu- respected by employers and critical in the
tive healthcare positions by helping you field, including:
gain a deep understanding of the health- - Visual Analytics with Tableau
care industry. Additionally, you’ll build - CMS Healthcare Regulatory
the critical thinking, communication, Compliance Certification
and problem-solving skills required to - Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green
excel in the healthcare field. As one of Belt certifications
the few programs accredited by both - An Advanced Certificate in Global
CAHME and AACSB, our Healthcare Healthcare
MBA offers the kind of high-quality edu-
cation that healthcare employers and Scholarships and financial aid are avail-
recruiters actively seek when they are hir- able to those who qualify. To learn more
ing for top managerial, senior adminis- about how FIU’s HCMBA program can open
trative, and C-level positions. new doors for you, contact Andre
FIU’s Healthcare MBA can expand your Lightbourn, Associate Director|Health Care
horizon and lead you to real success with MBA Program, FIU|Chapman Graduate
opportunities to: School of Business, at (305) 779-9229 or
• Gain hands-on experience working alightbo@fiu.edu or visit hcmba.fiu.edu.

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