COURSE CURRICULUM

The M.B.A. with a concentration in Health Services Management at the University of North Texas is designed to prepare students for leadership and administrative roles across the healthcare industry by combining core business education with specialized knowledge of healthcare systems and operations. The program offers flexible evening and online course options, allowing students to balance their studies with full-time or part-time employment while continuing to build professional experience. Faculty members are highly regarded for both their research and teaching excellence, and many are active professionals in the Dallas–Fort Worth business community, giving students valuable insights into the real-world challenges of managing healthcare organizations in a global and evolving industry. Students benefit from a wide range of resources, including business networking opportunities, internships, computer and tutoring labs, and student organizations that support academic and professional development. The G. Brint Ryan College of Business Career Resource Center further enhances student success by providing career guidance, résumé and interview preparation, and job placement assistance. The college is one of the largest business schools in the nation and is accredited by AACSB International, ensuring high academic standards and global recognition. Its location in the Dallas–Fort Worth region, which offers a diverse and extensive healthcare sector, provides students with strong employment and internship opportunities across hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare organizations. Graduates of the program are prepared for leadership roles such as health services administrator, hospital administrator, and nursing home administrator, with opportunities to advance into senior management positions. The curriculum includes foundational business courses such as Introduction to the Business Decision Process, Financial Management, Organizational Behavior and Analysis, Leveraging Information Technology for Business, Administrative Strategy, and Accounting for Management, all designed to build strong managerial, analytical, and strategic decision-making skills tailored to healthcare environments.