Slideshare highlighting the details and value of UST's Health Care MBA.

1. UST Health Care MBA
Overview

2. Overview – Info Session
• About the University of St. Thomas
• Distinctive Features
– Over 20 Years In Health Care Education
– Dual Accreditation
– Blended & Flexible Design
– Cohort Value
– Health Policy Seminar
• Health Care Focus
• Our Faculty
• Program Fit
• Next Steps & Admissions

3. About UST
The University of St. Thomas
Minnesota’s largest independent university, founded in 1885
• Nearly 11,000 students
• Approximately 40% graduate level
• Eight academic divisions & 46 graduate programs
• UST MBA network of over 17,000 alumni
The Health Care UST MBA Program
20+ Year History of Excellence
• Medical Group Management MBA founded in 1993
• Name and focus broadened in 2004/05 to encompass
entire health care industry
• Nearly 300 alumni throughout the Upper Midwest and
across the country.

4. Distinctive Features
• Over 20 Years In Healthcare Education
We have a rich history of educating healthcare professionals for over 22 years!
• Dual Accreditation
The only MBA program in the region with accreditation by both AACSB (Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business) and CAHME (the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
Management Education
• Blended & Flexible Design
Quarterly on-campus sessions in Minneapolis coupled with interactive online coursework offers
flexibility for working professionals, regardless of where they live
• Cohort Learning
Highly experienced professionals from throughout the healthcare industry provide a foundation
for cross-functional and systematic understanding
• Health Policy Seminar
Three days of immersion provides an insider’s view of federal health policy

5. Program Accreditation
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Advancing Quality Management Education Worldwide. Only ~5% of
business schools world-wide are accredited. Granted to the
University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business in 2010
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
Serves the public by promoting, evaluating, and improving the
quality of graduate healthcare management education in the United
States and Canada.
Higher Learning Commission
The University of St. Thomas has been regionally accredited since 1916.
The only
program in the
region with
dual
accreditation
by both
CAHME &
AACSB

6. Quarterly On-Campus Sessions
• Session: Thursday, Friday & Saturday
• Quarterly: September, November, March and
May
Collaborative Online Learning
• 2 classes taken over 9 weeks
• Coursework can be accessed online
anywhere, anytime via Blackboard
• Discussion Threads
• Webinars (recorded)
• Team & Individual Projects
“The course packs were a game-changer.
These provided the flexibility I needed to
have anytime-access to the course materials
I needed, wherever I happened to be.”
—Amy Sayers, OptumHealth, MBA ‘11
Blended & Flexible Design

7. Cohort Learning
• Experience teamwork,
collaboration, and debate from
across the health care industry
• Attain a comprehensive, systems
perspective through shared
learning
• Create a life-long, valuable
professional network
• The cohort is rated as one of the
most important features of the
program by alumni
“The cohort model allows us to get to know each other,
which enhances our ability to learn from one another.
We are also expanding our professional network and
building lasting relationships as a result.”
—Jon Henkel, R.N., Director, Guest Experience, Regions
Hospital, MBA ‘09

8. Cohort Learning – Student Perspective
“The main feature that drew me to St.
Thomas was the cohort model… I
learned more from this cohort than
from any group I’ve ever learned from.”
Krissy Dockery, ‘11 M.B.A.
Clinical Research Associate, Medtronic
View Krissy’s remarks about the value
of the cohort model and other
program features at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G
Tve9GGdKxM

9. Cohort Learning – Student Profile
The cohort represents the diversity of the
health care industry:
• 20-40% are physicians
• 10-25% are nurses
• Approximately 40% work in the for-profit
health care sector
• Average work experience is 13 years
• Cohort size is roughly 25-35 students
• 90%+ have an undergraduate major in a
non-business field

10. Cohort Learning – Diversity of Industry
Gain a systematic understanding of health care with
colleagues representing all sectors of the industry

11. Health Care Focus – Integrated Curriculum
• A health care focus is integrated
into every course, ensuring
relevance and real-world
application.
• 18 three-credit courses
• 54 credits total
• Program Completion - 27 months
*Program may be shorter beginning Fall 2015.
Confirmation in February 2015.
Health Care Core
Health Care Economics
Health Law
Health Policy with Seminar
Overview of the Health Care System
Integrative Study/Individual Project
Systems Perspectives in Health Care Management
Health Care Business Analytics
Business core
Strategic Management
Business Ethics
Statistical Methods for Decision Making
Management of Organizational Behavior
Human Resource Management
Financial Accounting
Leadership
Marketing Management
Financial Management
Managerial Accounting
Operations Management

12. Health Care Focus – Student Perspective
“I’ve learned new ways to have dialogue
with my key customers... Learning about
what providers are thinking and what’s
important to them [was key] so I can be
more relevant, trusted, and valued.”
Rich Olson, ‘11 M.B.A.
Lead Executive Specialist,
Merck & Co., Inc.
View Rich’s remarks about the value
of the health care focus and other
program features at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRBLV-h-UGQ

13. Health Care Focus –Policy Seminar
3 days of policy
immersion during
Health Policy class in
2nd year
Students meeting with former Senator Thomas Daschle
Members of Cohort 18 with the Surgeon General of the United States, Regina Benjamin, MD.
Interaction with key
players in health policy,
including policymakers,
staffers, lobbyists, and
more.

14. Health Care UST MBA – Preparing You
• To apply the tools of business to
inform their decision-making in the
complex environment of health care
• To use a systems perspective to
recognize opportunities for value
creation, innovation, and
collaboration
• To lead during times of rapid change
with confidence, credibility, and
strategic vision
“A degree from St. Thomas means
something. Pursuing an MBA degree
shows you’re seeking change and are
willing to accept a challenge.”
-Terence Pladson, M.D., CEO,
CentraCare Health System, MBA ‘98

15. Health Care UST MBA – Student Perspective
“It’s solidifying that real-world
experience - putting a stronger
foundation underneath - so I can go
forth with more confidence.”
Amy Sayers, ‘11 M.B.A.
Business Integration Lead
Prime Therapeutics
View Amy’s remarks about the value of the
UST MBA business foundation :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXfJbKx
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16. Health Care MBA Faculty
• Credentialed business faculty
• Accomplished practitioners
• Committed to student success
• Dedicated resources
• Individualized attention
“It feels like there were no boundaries
to the support I received here.”
Michelle Noltimier, RN, ‘12 M.B.A.
Nurse Manager, Emergency
Department, Regions Hospital

17. Health Care MBA Program Fit
• Learning model tailored to
experienced professionals
• Focus on collaborative learning
• Diverse & knowledgeable cohort
of peers
• Relevant & skilled network of
educators
• Passion for advancing the
practice of health care

18. Health Care MBA Program Fit
“I now have the knowledge to make a huge
difference in patient care and efficiencies,
and the understanding of finance and
national reform that puts me in a position
to benefit my organization and our
patients.”
Gary Collins, MD, ‘11 M.B.A.
Dept. Head of Surgery, Medical Director,
Quality & Safety, Regions Hospital, HealthPartners
View Gary’s complete remarks about
work/life balance and the value of the
program:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY54z_at
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19. Admissions Information
Rolling Admissions
• Applicants are accepted on a rolling basis.
• Admission decision sent within two weeks of admissions interview,
if file is complete.
Important Dates for 2015
• May 2 – Priority deadline for scholarship consideration
• June 1 - Final application deadline*
• New student orientation: August 7 (may change fall 2015)
• First days on campus: September 4 – 6 (may change fall 2015)
*Applications arriving after June 1 are welcome and will be considered as space remains available in the
incoming class.

20. Next Steps
“I have made life-long friends and
lifetime contacts that I know I will use
time and time again.”
Joy Plamann, RN, ‘11 M.B.A.
Care Center Director for Medicine,
St. Cloud Hospital, CentraCare Health System
View Joy’s remarks about her
experience with the program:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
=Kd_VjNHxE90

21. Next Steps
Continue The Dialogue
• Schedule a one-on-one conversation or campus visit
• Connect with a current student, recent alumnus, or faculty
member
• Contact Health Care UST MBA Admissions: 651-962-4135 or
HealthCareMBA@stthomas.edu
• Attend Class Observation: See details under Upcoming Events at:
www.StThomas.edu/HealthCareMBA
• Begin the online application process
• 2015 application fee waiver code: HCMBA2014
(waives $75 application fee)