Students apply research and analysis techniques to investigate an issue or solve a problem in an organization including a determination of the return on investment (ROI) of the solution. Experience is gained in defining research problems, designing a project, relating pertinent literature, and in collecting, analyzing, recording, and interpreting data. Restricted to online MBA program students.
A dynamic learning experience focused on topics and skills that are associated with health care leadership and decision making. Students explore health information management, data analysis, and using data to lead change. Restricted to online MBA program students.
As part of their academic program, Viterbo University students may choose to participate in a full-time or part-time business-related internship. The goal is to provide students the opportunity to blend academic theory with practice and to explore and gain experience in functional areas they may wish to enter professionally. An internship plan including a timeline, intended outcomes, and assessment requirements must be approved by the students graduate advisor and arranged with the professor advising the internship. Graded CR/NC.
A course, on a special topic in the discipline at the post-baccalaureate or master degree level, offered on the basis of need, interest, or time lines. May be repeated for credit. See registrars office current class schedules Web page for specific semester description.
Health Care Organizational success is dependent on the ability of their leaders to engage in challenging conversations with other leaders and staff on a daily basis. The preferred method of dealing with challenging behaviors and difficult conversations in health care is through avoidance, a very ineffective method. Participants will understand their own preferred method of managing difficult behaviors and conversations, identify their triggers to conflict, and behaviors that escalate and de-escalate emotions during difficult conversations.
As part of their academic program, Viterbo University students may choose to participate in a full-time or part-time business-related internship. The goal is to provide students the opportunity to blend academic theory with practice and to explore and gain experience in functional areas they may wish to enter professionally. An internship plan including a timeline, intended outcomes, and assessment requirements must be approved by the students graduate advisor and arranged with the professor advising the internship. Graded CR/NC.
This course provides an overview of the structure of the healthcare delivery system and the providers, payors, and suppliers that comprise it. Learners will examine management and planning with the system as well as major health care policy issues.
This course focuses on financial statement analysis, moving from bottom-line thinking to a "triple-bottom-line" definition of profitability, to encompass the organizations profits and social and environmental impact. Students learn how a policy of corporate social responsibility (CSR) can contribute to and enhance firm sustainability. They also learn financial valuation and use it as a decision-making tool in a socially responsible context.