Skip to main content
University of Nebraska Omaha logo University of Nebraska Omaha
APPLY MY UNO DIRECTORY

University of Nebraska Omaha logo
College of Business Administration Master of Business Administration
APPLY MY UNO DIRECTORY
  • About Us Backback to Main menu
    • About the MBA
    • Accreditation and Rankings
    • Faculty & Staff Directory
    • MBA Blog
  • The Program Backback to Main menu
    • Program Structure
    • Concentrations
    • MBA Capstone Course
    • Dual Degrees & Certificates
    • FAQs
  • Admissions Backback to Main menu
    • Admissions Requirements
    • Application Checklist
    • Tuition Rates and Fees
    • Apply
  • Financing Your MBA Backback to Main menu
    • Scholarships
    • Graduate Assistantships
    • On-Campus Employment
  • Student Life Backback to Main menu
    • Alumni and Student Stories
    • Life In Omaha
    • Career Support
    • Getting Involved
  • Events
  • Support Us

Health Care Management

  1. UNO
  2. College of Business Administration
  3. Master of Business Administration
  4. The Program
  5. Health Care Management

  • Related Resources

  • Concentrations
  • Program Structure
  • Dual Degrees & Certificates
  • Admissions Requirements

Program Overview

A rich mix of approved course options from various UNO departments and the University of Nebraska Medical Center enables students choosing this concentration to focus on the managerial, public policy or research areas within the health care industry.

This concentration prepares students by providing them with a general business background in health care and also a deep understanding of key topics driving the industry.


Program Structure

In addition to the 24 credit-hour MBA core curriculum, a concentration in Health Care Management requires completion of the course work below.

A concentration shall include at least nine (9) credit hours.

Course Code Course Title Description Credits
BSAD 8066 Health Care Analytics

This course will focus on the use of analytics to develop key performance indicators that integrate and evaluate clinical, administrative, and financial performance. Key concepts in this course will include information management, performance metrics, data visualization, and communication of results across the healthcare ecosystem. Specific topics will include health outcomes analysis, financial performance, developing an analytics strategy, data quality and governance, and the four stages of actionable intelligence.

3
CPH 570 Health Administration Law

The Health Administration Law course is designed to help establish a foundation of health system law that can guide and shape future administrators' decision making. The health administration perspective of law and health care law surrounding the delivery of healthcare within organizations and systems are the foundation of the course. Additionally, legal concepts, laws, legal issues, proceedings, regulatory actions, and judicial processes within the context of health administration will be examined.

3
ECON 8020 Environmental Economics & Management

This course covers topics related to environmental economics and policy, with an emphasis on comparative policy analysis and business strategies toward the environment.

3
ECON 8600 Health Economics

This course is designed to help students understand how the theories and models of economics can be applied to the study of health and health care. The examination of the markets (demand and supply) for health, health care and health insurance is stressed. In addition, the economic analytic tools such as microeconomic theories and economic evaluation methods also will be reviewed and introduced. The objective of this course is to equip students with the knowledge tools to examine and analyze the problems issues of health care from the perspective of economics.

Prereq: ECON 2200 or equivalent.

3
GERO 8516 Long-Term Care Administration

An investigation of the broad range of policy issues, theoretical concerns and practical management strategies influencing the design, organization and delivery of long-term care services.

Prereq: None

3
HSRA 873 (UNMC) Health Services Administration

This course is designed to help prepare students for administrative roles in health services organizations and public health. The course examines health administration concepts and broadens student knowledge of administrative and operational aspects of health services organizations, systems and public health, within the U.S. Healthcare system. Administrative concepts and contexts, health system operational aspects, and health delivery issues will be addressed throughout the course to help build the skills needed to be an effective administrator in a health organization or in public health.

3
ISQA 8570 Information Security Policy & Ethics

The course will cover the development and need for information security policies, issues regarding privacy, and the application of computer ethics. (Cross-listed with IASC 8570)

Prereq: BSAD 8030, or permission of instructor.

3
PA 8720 Health Care Finance

Health care finance represents an analysis of health care concepts, issues and trends from a health care and an organizational perspective. Application of specific principles, concepts, and techniques of financial management to health care systems will be addressed. Examination of the role and responsibilities of health care administrators in relation to financial management will also be explored.

Prereq: PA 8120 OR PSM 806 OR PSM 820

Alternative: HSRA 872 (UNMC)

3
PA 8740 Health Care Policy

This course helps students understand major health care policy making and related issues. It focuses on the history/background; physical, social, and economic environment; policy process; and political marketplace of contemporary U.S. health care policies. Topics include health care reform, cost containment, indigent health care and urban vs. rural health care. A health care background is helpful, but not required.

Prereq: None

Alternative: HSRA 874 (UNMC)

3
PA 8760 The US Health Care System

Overview of the U.S. health and medical care delivery system. Topics are covered from a historical, economic, sociological, and policy perspective and include the following: social values in health care; need, use, and demand for services; providers of health systems; public and private payment systems; alternative delivery systems; and models from other countries.

Prereq: None

Alternative: HSRA 810 (UNMC)

3
PHHB 8600 Health Behavior

The purpose of this course is to study the theoretical foundations of health behavior. Candidates will develop an understanding of the determinants of health behavior, the models and theories that provide a framework for predicting health behavior, and the strategies employed to bring about behavioral changes for health and disease prevention in individuals and groups.

Prereq: None

3
PHHB 8950

Public Health Leadership &
Advocacy

This course incorporates public health leadership theory and practices that are grounded in biomedical and social science and sanctioned by public law. Also included is the politics of communities and organizations. Advocacy is emphasized as a key tool to secure funding and to help assure that local, state, and federal policymakers will adopt, implement, and maintain important public health regulations, policies and programs.

Prereq: Fifteen (15) health education graduate credits.

3

Announcements

  • Now accepting applications for Summer and Fall 2023!
  • Application Checklist
Apply Now
AACSB Accredited

Contact Us

  • Kristi Lynch, Director: 402.554.4836

  • Sarah Heimerman, Program Manager: 402.554.6275

  • Jessica Kampfe, Advisor: 402.554.3010

  • Email: mba@unomaha.edu

  • Address
  • Suite 100, Mammel Hall
  • 6708 Pine Street

  • Omaha, Nebraska 68182

Related Resources

  • Concentrations
  • Program Structure
  • Dual Degrees & Certificates
  • Admissions Requirements

College of Business Administration

  • Address
  • College of Business Administration
  • 300 Mammel Hall
  • 6708 Pine Street
  • Omaha, NE 68182  map this location
  • unocbainfo@unomaha.edu
  • Contact Us
  • Dean's Office: 402.554.2303
  • Academic Advising: 402.554.3419
  • AACSB Accreditation
  • Nebraska Business Development Center
  • Next Steps
  • Visit UNO
  • Request Information
  • Apply for Admission
  • The UNO Advantage
  • Our City (Omaha)
  • Just For You
  • Future Students
  • Current Students
  • Work at UNO
  • Faculty and Staff
  • A-Z List
  • Popular Services and Resources
  • my.unomaha.edu
  • Academic Calendar
  • Campus Buildings & Maps
  • Library
  • Pay Your Bill
  • Course Catalogs
  • Internships & Career Development
  • Bookstore
  • MavCARD Services
  • Military-Connected Resource Center
  • Speech Center
  • Writing Center
  • Human Resources
  • Center for Faculty Excellence
  • Affiliates
  • University of Nebraska System
  • NU Foundation
  • Buffett Early Childhood Institute
  • Daugherty Water for Food Institute
  • National Strategic Research Institute
  • Peter Kiewit Institute
  • Rural Prosperity Nebraska
  1. University Policies
  2. Privacy Statement
  3. Accessibility
  1. 402.554.2800

University of Nebraska Omaha
University of Nebraska Omaha, 6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE, 68182
  • © 2023  
  • Emergency Information Alert
  • Report an Incident or Concern

Omaha Skyline

Our Campus. Otherwise Known as Omaha.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.

scroll to top of page