The Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Administration Specialization, known as the Robbins Healthcare MBA, develops those with a passion for serving others with the analytical and interpersonal skills required for early career executive positions in healthcare. The Healthcare Administration Specialization combines the quantitative strengths of an MBA with a specialized, experiential learning-and competency-based curriculum focused on the healthcare industry. Degree plan offerings include the administrative residency track (ART) – which includes a nine-month, paid administrative residency at the senior executive level of a progressive healthcare organization - and the pre-clinical track (PCT) - intended for students who wish to complete a one-year healthcare MBA the year prior to attending an advanced clinical degree program (e.g., MD, DO, PA, DPT, DDS, PharmD). The Robbins Healthcare MBA seeks competitive applicants and offers all accepted students with academic scholarships ranging from 25-100% tuition remission. The Robbins Healthcare MBA is currently ranked #19 according to U.S. News and World Report, is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation for Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), and is a member of the Business School Alliance for Health Management programs (BAHM), Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), American College of Healthcare Executive Higher Education Network, as well as the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) Graduate Education in Health Management Leadership Council.
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Thankful for such a great international trip last month and for all the companies that made an impact on our students! AOK Nordost, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Vagabund Brauerei, Babbel, Hasso Plattner Institute
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Last week, our Full-Time #MBA students embarked on an international trip to Berlin, Germany! This immersive experience not only broadened their understanding of global business practices but also equipped them with valuable insights to strengthen their future careers. We look forward to seeing how these experiences will influence their professional journeys! #BaylorMBA Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business, McBride Center for International Business, Baylor Healthcare MBA
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Last week, our Full-Time #MBA students toured Vagabund Brauerei, an award-winning brewery founded by Matt Walthall, David Spengler and Tom Crozier. There, they were guided through the entire production process and gained valuable insights into staying competitive in such a large market. Thank you to Joe Aguilar for hosting us during this insightful visit! #BaylorMBA McBride Center for International Business, Baylor Healthcare MBA
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Yesterday, our Full-Time #MBA students visited Babbel, an innovative language learning app helping millions learn new languages! A big thank you to our speakers Jessica Dorothee Zewe, Katie Love and Holly Pyles for sharing their experiences and insights about working at Babbel. Our students gained valuable perspectives on the cultural differences between working in Germany and the U.S., particularly in decision-making processes and feedback styles. #BaylorMBA McBride Center for International Business
This week, our students are on their international trip in Berlin, gaining incredible insights and engaging with leading healthcare professionals. During their trip, they visited Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin’s original campus in Mitte, where Tim Ellerman shared the hospital’s public health initiatives, and Dr. Peter Nick Robinson provided fascinating insights into genomics and ontology. They also had the opportunity to take a historical tour of the grounds before visiting Charité’s Virchow campus, where Dr. Andreas Dr. med. Edel, DESA, EDIC introduced ICU-Teladoc’s cutting-edge remote care robot. #BaylorMBA McBride Center for International Business
We were thrilled to have Allen Harrison, president and CEO of HCA Healthcare North Texas Division and Medical City Healthcare, and Dawna Hansen, FACMPE, FMP, assistant vice president of Urgent Care and the West Region at HCA Healthcare speak with our students recently. Allen spoke about the rapid growth in the DFW market, challenges with healthcare funding and the significant responsibility of leadership in the healthcare field. Dawna shared her experiences on the importance of aligning physician support with hospital goals, addressing care gaps and offering leadership lessons from her own journey. Thank you both for your invaluable insights and for inspiring our students to lead with compassion and purpose! Forest Kim, Cherise Bridgwater, MBA, FACHE, FHFMA, Baylor University MBA Programs
So proud of the caliber of faculty and staff in the MBA program!
Executive Director, Robbins Institute for Health Policy & Leadership at Baylor University
Congratulations to Cherise Bridgwater, MBA, FACHE, FHFMA, for earning her Fellowship designation from the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)! Sharing HFMA's news release: We’re thrilled to announce that Cherise Bridgwater has earned the prestigious FHFMA designation from the Healthcare Financial Management Association! This recognition is a testament to her exceptional expertise, leadership, and dedication to the healthcare finance field. As a Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) with over five years of active HFMA membership, Cherise has consistently demonstrated excellence in her career. Her dedication to mentoring, volunteering, and education within HFMA and the healthcare industry has made a significant impact on the profession. Notably, she currently serves on HFMA’s Board of Examiners. The FHFMA designation is a well-deserved honor that reflects Cherise’s commitment to continuous learning and her contributions to advancing healthcare financial management. We’re incredibly proud to have her as part of our team. More than 1,800 HFMA members nationwide have achieved this accomplishment in the organization’s 75+-year history, making it a truly prestigious recognition. About HFMA The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) equips its more than 100,000 members nationwide to navigate a complex healthcare landscape. Finance professionals in the full range of work settings, including hospitals, health systems, physician practices and health plans, trust HFMA to provide the guidance and tools to help them lead their organizations, and the industry, forward. HFMA is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization that advances healthcare by collaborating with other key stakeholders to address industry challenges and providing guidance, education, practical tools and solutions, and thought leadership. #Baylorbusiness #BaylorhealthcareMBA
Thank you to Tenet Healthcare for recently speaking to our students! They shared insights on the shift toward outpatient care through United Surgical Partners International, Inc, partnerships with major health systems and the importance of compassionate, value-driven leadership. Students also learned about diverse roles in healthcare administration and strategic initiatives that are shaping the future of healthcare. Traci (Metting) Holton and Tarek Naser, we appreciate the impact both of you had on our students! Baylor University MBA Programs, Forest Kim, Cherise Bridgwater, MBA, FACHE, FHFMA, Scott Garner
Last month, our students had the incredible opportunity to hear from Charles Williams, MBA, MOT, FACHE, president of DFW West Region and president of Baylor Scott & White Health - All Saints Medical Center. His passionate talk on servant leadership emphasized the importance of making a meaningful impact on colleagues and patients alike. Thank you, Charles, for inspiring our students to strive to serve, understand their values and purpose, and stay open to innovation. Baylor University MBA Programs, Forest Kim, Cherise Bridgwater, MBA, FACHE, FHFMA
This month, our students had the privilege of hearing from Naman Mahajan, president of Baylor Scott & White Health Medical Center in Grapevine. He shared valuable insights on hospital operations and personal experiences that highlighted the importance of excellence, integrity and trust in leadership. Thank you, Naman, for sharing your time and expertise!