Healthcare Leadership Emphasis
The BYU Marriott School of Business offers graduate students the opportunity to strengthen their disciplinary expertise with a healthcare leadership emphasis. This emphasis equips graduate students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of today’s healthcare industry while enhancing their leadership preparation across business and healthcare settings.
The Healthcare Leadership Emphasis is currently available to five graduate programs: MAcc, MBA, MISM, MPH, and MPA. Students from diverse professional and academic backgrounds can tailor their graduate experience to include healthcare, expanding their career opportunities and preparing them to make a meaningful impact in this vital field.
For program-specific requirements, see the details listed below. For additional questions, please contact Emily Vela Nelson.
Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
- The healthcare emphasis requirements for MAcc students in both the tax and professional stems are listed below.
- For questions regarding MAcc courses/scheduling, please contact Julie Averett.
| Course | Class Title | Required* | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| REQUIREMENT 1 | Complete 2 Courses | ||
| ACC 588 (F/W) | Healthcare Industry Dynamics | Required | 3.0 |
| MSB 589R (F/W) | Healthcare Leadership Lecture Series | Required | 1.0 |
| REQUIREMENT 2 | Complete 2 Courses | ||
| HLTH 316 (F/W) | Influencing Health Through Health Systems and Policy | Elective | 3.0 |
| HLTH 425 (F/W) | Working with Vulnerable and Diverse Populations | Elective | 3.0 |
| MSB 682 (F/W) | Healthcare Delivery Management | Elective | 3.0 |
| MSB 683 (F/W) | Healthcare Law and Regulations | Elective | 3.0 |
| MSB 685R (F/W) | Healthcare Industry Research | Elective | 3.0 |
| MSB 686 (F/W) | Healthcare Finance | Elective | 3.0 |
*Completion of two elective courses is required.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- The healthcare emphasis requirements for MBA students are listed below.
- For questions regarding MBA courses/scheduling, please contact Christine Roundy.
| Course | Class Title | Required* | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| REQUIREMENT 1 | Complete 2 Courses | ||
| MBA 588 (F/W) | Healthcare Industry Dynamics | Required | 3.0 |
| MSB 589R (F/W) | Healthcare Leadership Lecture Series | Required | 1.0 |
| REQUIREMENT 2 | Complete 2 Courses | ||
| HLTH 316 (F/W) | Influencing Health Through Health Systems and Policy | Elective | 3.0 |
| HLTH 425 (F/W) | Working with Vulnerable and Diverse Populations | Elective | 3.0 |
| MSB 682 (F/W) | Healthcare Delivery Management | Elective | 3.0 |
| MSB 683 (F/W) | Healthcare Law and Regulations | Elective | 3.0 |
| MSB 685R (F/W) | Healthcare Industry Research | Elective | 3.0 |
| MSB 686 (F/W) | Healthcare Finance | Elective | 3.0 |
Notes:
*Completion of two elective courses is required.
You may propose alternative electives that have significant healthcare-related projects or components.
- A combined total of 7.5 hours may be taken in MBA 690R, all sections, and MBA 693R, section 1. MBA students can enroll in up to 6 credit hours of MBA 693R, section 1, during the MBA program, but no more than 3 credit hours per semester.
- You must seek prior approval from Christine Roundy for any non-MBA courses you want counted toward your MBA. There is a 9 credit hour limit of 300 and/or 400 level courses that count toward your MBA. Online and Independent Study courses cannot count toward your MBA.
DISCLAIMER: The classes on this chart are subject to change.
Master of Information Systems (MISM)
- The healthcare emphasis requirements for MISM students are listed below.
- For questions regarding MISM courses/scheduling, please contact MISM Advisement.
| Course | Class Title | Required* | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| REQUIREMENT 1 | Complete 4 Courses | ||
| IS 588 (F/W) | Healthcare Industry Dynamics | Required | 3.0 |
| MSB 589R (F/W) | Healthcare Leadership Lecture Series | Required | 1.0 |
| IS 555 (1st Winter) | Data Science Workflows for Organizations | Required | 3.0 |
| IS 552 (2nd Winter) | MISM Capstone Project | Required | 3.0 |
| REQUIREMENT 2 | Complete 2 Courses | ||
| HLTH 316 (F/W) | Influencing Health Through Health Systems and Policy | Elective | 3.0 |
| HLTH 425 (F/W) | Working with Vulnerable and Diverse Populations | Elective | 3.0 |
| IS 585R (F/W) | Healthcare Industry Research | Elective | 3.0 |
| MSB 682 (F/W) | Healthcare Delivery Management | Elective | 3.0 |
| MSB 683 (F/W) | Healthcare Law and Regulations | Elective | 3.0 |
| MSB 686 (F/W) | Healthcare Finance | Elective | 3.0 |
*Completion of two elective courses is required.
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- The healthcare emphasis requirements for MPA students are listed below.
- For questions regarding MPA courses/scheduling, please contact Heather Chewning.
| Course | Class Title | Required* | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| REQUIREMENT 1 | Complete 2 Courses | ||
| MPA 588 (F/W) | Healthcare Industry Dynamics | Required | 3.0 |
| MSB 589R (F/W) | Healthcare Leadership Lecture Series | Required | 1.0 |
| REQUIREMENT 2 | Complete 2 Courses | ||
| HLTH 316 (F/W) | Influencing Health Through Health Systems and Policy | Elective | 3.0 |
| HLTH 425 (F/W) | Working with Vulnerable and Diverse Populations | Elective | 3.0 |
| MSB 682 (F/W) | Healthcare Delivery Management | Elective | 3.0 |
| MSB 683 (F/W) | Healthcare Law and Regulations | Elective | 3.0 |
| MSB 685R (F/W) | Healthcare Industry Research | Elective | 3.0 |
| MSB 686 (F/W) | Healthcare Finance | Elective | 3.0 |
*Completion of two elective courses is required.