Master of Business Administration| Program

Lake Erie College’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to develop leadership skills and prepare students for strategic roles within their organizations. The program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to take on leadership positions and assume progressively more managerial responsibilities.

Program Learning Objectives

Upon completing the MBA program, students will have the ability to:

• Identify Business Challenges Recognize and analyze problems within various business contexts.

• Apply Core Business Concepts Apply key business theories and principles across functional areas to solve problems.

• Integrate Theory and Practice Combine theoretical knowledge with practical strategies for business analysis and decision-making.

• Utilize Quantitative Analysis Apply quantitative methods to assess real-world business situations.

• Communicate Effectively Write clear, concise, and professional business communications.

• Deliver Business Presentations Develop and deliver impactful presentations to communicate business solutions.

• Collaborate with Teams Work effectively with diverse teams to complete projects successfully.

• Make Ethical Decisions Recognize and evaluate ethical responsibilities within business practices.

Additionally, the Online MBA program emphasizes personal and professional development as part of the Graduate Studies experience.

MBA Concentrations

In addition to the core MBA curriculum, students have the option to specialize in one of three concentrations:

Healthcare Administration Concentration

The Healthcare Administration concentration prepares students for leadership roles within the healthcare industry. The concentration covers the application of business concepts to healthcare organizations, including hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and medical technology enterprises. Key topics include:

• Healthcare Delivery Systems An overview of the U.S. healthcare delivery system and its structure.

• Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare Exploring the legal and ethical challenges faced by healthcare administrators.

• Healthcare Management and Technology The role of technology in healthcare management and how it enhances the delivery of care.

This concentration is ideal for those seeking to take on managerial and leadership positions in healthcare organizations.