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Master ofHealth Care Leadership

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Master of Health Care LeadershipYou will learn…The Master of Health Care Leadership degree provides a broad-based instruction on the business of leading a health care organization or department. The coursework was developed by leaders in the health care industry and is specifically designed to encompass all phases of health care leadership. Management courses in the areas of personnel, medical practice operations, management information systems and finance emphasize their application in the health care industry. Additionally, instruction in leadership, law and ethics, marketing, and quality control explore the social and political elements facing health care today and provide tools to navigate the rapidly changing landscape.

With this degree, you can…This master’s degree prepares you for positions of professional leadership in the health care environment. Whether your interest is in clinic or hospital management, acute and long-term care, or a home health or hospice agency, this degree prepares you to effectively meet the challenges of your organization. Appropriate for the CEO career track, this program is perfect for professionals seeking director-level and management positions as well.

You will improve your skills by… Gain a well-rounded perspective on all business aspects of health care. Explore the managerial, organizational, legal, financial and political elements facing the industry today. Hone your leadership skills and move your team toward meeting the goals of your unit and your organization. Assess, analyze and strategically address issues unique to the health care industry. New skills and best practices will prepare you to be a successful leader in any health-care setting.

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Benefits and features of the degree include...•Understandingtheoryandapplicationofabroadrangeof

business disciplines•Learningbestpracticesandhowtoapplytheminanybusinessorindustry•Developingcriticalthinkingandreasoningskills•Becomingamoreeffectivecommunicator•Learningfrompracticedandprovenbusinessleaders•OneofthreeKansasuniversitiesrecognizedbytheAmericanCollegeof

Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Higher Education Network (HEN) for providing high quality curriculum in preparing students to take the board exam for fellowship

Students come from a variety of professions, including…

The Friends difference for graduate students… •Immersive,practicalexperiences.•Distinct,principledqualitiesthatenhanceyourcareerpersonally

and professionally.•Networked,practitionerfacultywhoarescholars,executivesandleadersin

their fields and businesses.•Globalopportunitiesthroughlocalandnationalconnections.•Eight-weekcoursesfocusedtoensurelearning.

Apply nowApplication requirements•Bachelor’sdegreefromanaccreditedinstitution •Officialtranscripts •Signedapplication •Oneletterofrecommendation •Paymentofapplicationfee($35;$50international)

How to applyApply online at apply.friends.edu or send your application and fee to the address below.

Request an official transcript from the institution granting your bachelor’s degree. Transcripts ordered online should be sent to learn@friends.edu. Papertranscriptsshouldbemailedto:

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“Our graduate programs will take you beyond the typical educational experience. Our regionally accredited, nationally and internationally recognized degrees enable you to be a leader no matter where your career takes you. In sum, at Friends University we offer a unique experience and relevant education, and we can be a great fit for you.” —Dr.DavidHofmeister,Dean, GraduateSchool

FAQWhere is the Master of Health Care Leadership offered?

We offer adult-focused master’s degrees in Wichita,Topeka,greaterKansasCityareaandonline. Not all courses and programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campusformats.PleasecheckwithyourAdmissions Counselor for more details.

How many credit hours will it take to complete the program?

Each three-credit course is offered in an eight-week session, with on-campus courses meeting one night a week. The Master of HealthCareLeadershipdegreerequires36credit hours.

Is the program accredited?Yes.AllFriendsUniversityundergraduateandgraduate degrees are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

Will I be required to take a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)?

No. Neither test is required for entrance into graduateprogramsatFriendsUniversity.Allgraduate programs require a pre-admissions interview with the program director.

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