Healthcare MBA

The MBA in Healthcare Management provides the knowledge and skills necessary for management careers in various health services organizations. The program emphasizes the practical applications of the concepts and theories of management and business within healthcare settings. In addition, we place particular emphasis on critical thinking, self-development, communication and teambuilding skills, problem-solving competence, and ethical leadership.

Application Process and Requirements

To be eligible for admission to our Healthcare MBA program, you must:

• have four years of professional work experience.
• meet the general university requirements for admission to a graduate degree program.
• be in good standing with all previously-attended colleges and universities.
• have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• have a grade point average of 3.0 or better based on upper-division coursework. Applicants with less than a 3.0 with strong work experience may be considered.
• have official transcripts from all previously-attended universities (undergraduate and graduate) in an envelope *sealed* by the degree-granting institution(s).
• have official proof of degree—a copy of the original diploma is required.
• For those whose native language is not English, have taken the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) must have a minimum score of 213 on the computer-Based TOEFL (CBT), 550 on the paper-based TOEFL (PBT), or an 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT). Applicants taking the IELTS must score a minimum of 6.3 overall. To obtain information about the TOEFL exam, please contact the English Language Institute 305-348-2222, or visit www.toefl.org. When requesting the official scores, please refer to the Florida International University Institution code 5206. To obtain more information about the IELTS, visit www.ielts.org.
• Although the GMAT or GRE is not required for this program, you may be asked to take it to strengthen your admission package.

*Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the Healthcare MBA program.

Application Deadline

Currently, we are admitting students to our accelerated, weekend Healthcare MBA program for Fall 2013. April 15th is the last day for all students to submit an online application. We encourage interested applicants to apply early because class size is limited to 35 students.

Application Process

To expedite the application process, be sure to submit your application's supporting materials to the Healthcare Management Program, even though you are applying online using the university’s graduate online application form. You may apply for this program by completing an online application.

All materials should be sent to:

FIU- Healthcare MBA Program 
Chapman Graduate School of Business
Florida International University 
1101 Brickell Avenue, 3rd Floor, South Tower
Miami, FL  33131

To apply:

• Complete the online graduate programs admissions form.
• Submit official transcripts, proof of degree, relevant test scores, and other documentation.
• Submit a current resume (four years of professional work experience are required)
• Provide a statement of purpose—a one-page essay describing your professional goals and reasons for pursuing a master’s degree at Florida International University
• Provide two letters of professional recommendation. If you would like, you can provide your references with the recommendation letter format.
• If a student would like to be classified as “In-State” they must fill out the residency form and provide Front and Back copies of their license and registration (voters or vehicle)

** Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the Healthcare MBA program.

Tuition

Tuition for the Professional MBA program for the 2013-2014 academic year (pending approval) is $52,000 for Florida residents and $54,000 for non-residents. Students pay for courses at the beginning of each semester. All fees are subject to change.