As the health care system continues to change, the need for professionals who understand this complex field is important. You could utilize your experience and work to develop an expertise pursuing a Doctor of Management degree in Healthcare Management and Leadership from CTU. In this degree program, students examine health policy and regulations, health care economics and finance, informatics, and continuous improvements in health systems.

• Program Credits: 100
• Each Course Length: 10 Weeks

Program Overview

The Doctor of Management with a concentration in Healthcare Management and Leadership program includes a combination of core management and elective courses, as well as doctoral symposium and research-related courses. The research element will culminate in a dissertation.

The Doctor of Management is a terminal degree for management professionals. The program helps students prepare to think and act strategically and provides the opportunity to enhance their abilities to make positive contributions in their chosen area of management expertise. The healthcare management and leadership concentration is designed for students interested in pursuing opportunities as administrative leaders in the healthcare industry. The program focuses on helping students work to develop the skill set needed to navigate progressive healthcare organizations and to act as consultants striving to improve healthcare systems. Students are presented with in-depth knowledge of management theories and the background to successfully participate in healthcare organizations.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

Learning Outcomes

Doctor of Management Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a comprehensive ability to support business strategy and organizational missions in evolving, diverse environments
• Design an approved original research study that offers contributions within the management discipline(s)
• Analyze strategic planning and solution-generation
• Integrate theories, models, skills, and competencies in support of strengthening organizational missions within a complex environment

Healthcare Management and Leadership Concentration Learning Outcomes

• Develop healthcare management strategies to improve healthcare services.