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Overview of St. Thomas University. Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Universities (SACS) Over 2,700 total student population Student/faculty ratio 14:1 Over 70 full-time faculty 1/3 of STU undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Business or Management
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Overview of St. Thomas University • Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Universities (SACS) • Over 2,700 total student population • Student/faculty ratio 14:1 • Over 70 full-time faculty • 1/3 of STU undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Business or Management • Over 50% of STU students are age 25 and over • HM Specialization Graduate Students are working in both clinical and business aspects of the health care industry.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT M.S.M.: Master of Science in Management M.B.A.: Master of Business Administration with Specialization in Health Management
St. Thomas University is an urban student-centered, Catholic university with rich culture and international diversity, dedicated to educating leaders who contribute to the economic and cultural vitality of the regions they serve. School of Business Ethics & Leadership Are The Keys to Success
Overall Objectives of the Masters Programs (M.S.M. & M.B.A.) with Specialization in Health Management • Develop mastery in interpersonal, written and oral communication skills • Enhance critical thinking, decision making and strategic thinking skills • Refine research and analytical skills • Enhance organizational leadership skills • Examine legal, regulatory, ethical, political, and social trends impacting the health care industry • Understand & apply current theories of management to improve health care systems • Learn strategies to impact state, national & global health policy
M.S.M. in Health Care Management(36 Credits) • Non-traditional year-round program for working health care professionals with undergraduate degree • Choice of Evening or Weekend classes; all HM courses “hybrid” format (i.e. part on-site/part online) • PT students enrolled in 2 courses per 9-week blocks for 6 Terms can complete the degree in 15-18 months • 35% tuition reduction for health care professionals
M.B.A. in Health Care Management(42 Credits) • Non-traditional year-round program for working health care professionals seeking advanced preparation in quantitative and financial aspects of health care management • Requires pre-requisites in Accounting, Economics & Statistics • 30 Credits in Core Courses; 12 credits in Specialization • Earn MBA degree in 15-18 months, depending on FT or PT status • Choice of Evening or Weekend classes; all HM specialization courses offered in “hybrid” format (i.e. part on-site/part online)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR M.S.M. & M.B.A • Bachelor’s degree with 3.0 GPA from accredited US College or University (or foreign equivalent) • Working FT in Health Care Field • Resume and Personal Goal Statement • Interview with Program Director • Two Letters of recommendation (one by immediate supervisor) • No GRE/GMAT is required
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON STU: www.stu.edu For more information on STU Health Management Graduate Programs contact: Dr. Carol Hutton, ARNP chutton@stu.edu