In todays business environment, it is important to be able to understand various philosophies related to organizational system analysis, data analysis, development, and change. During this course, students will examine the critical components of successful organizational change efforts, including critical and creative thinking processes, and change theory.
This course is focused on Compression Planning, a planning process developed by McNellis Company and based on the storyboarding model originally conceived by the Disney Company. Students will learn how Compression Planning can transform the concepts of creative brainstorming and storyboarding into a simple, easily understood process and will leave students with actionable items with which to move forward.
This course focuses on identifying, measuring, and seeking to improve health care quality, patient satisfaction, cost, and employee engagement. Various models of process/quality improvement will be analyzed to equip the learner to be proactive as a change agent while using strong interprofessional communication skills. Restricted to online MBA program students.
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.
In this seminar course, students practice the writing, critical thinking, technology, and communication skills necessary for success as they progress through the academic program through case studies, workshops, and other activities. Restricted to online MBA program students.
This course introduces the fundamental principles of decision theory, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application. The course covers various evidence-based decision-making models, techniques and Excel-based problem solving applied to business settings.
This course focuses on the design of compelling visual narratives for data-driven decision-making. In this course, students will learn to understand and create dashboards, interpret complex datasets, and communicate insights via short debriefings.
This course is a foundational study of procedures and techniques of business systems. Learners will gain a better understanding of the environment of business, business ownership and entrepreneurship, organization and management, human resources, marketing, managing information, business accounting, and business finance.