About Army-Baylor
From the Program Director
Welcome to the Army-Baylor University Graduate Program in Health and Business Administration! We have been serving the Federal Health System by providing high-quality graduate education and research through our affiliation with Baylor University for more than half a century. Our strategic partnership with Baylor and the excellence exhibited by our faculty, students, and alumni have enabled us to develop one of the most highly regarded health administration programs in America.
We hope that you find the information provided here to be informative and valuable. If you require additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
LTC Mike Frankel, Program Director
Program Overview
The Army-Baylor University Graduate Program in Health and Business Administration is located at Joint Base – Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. The traditional two-year track consists of a didactic phase and a residency phase. During the 12-month didactic phase at Fort Sam Houston, Army-Baylor students complete 57 hours of graduate coursework toward a Master of Health Administration (MHA) awarded by the Baylor University, or alternatively, 78 hours to be applied to a joint MHA/MBA degree from Baylor University. The Army-Baylor Program falls under the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University.
After the didactic year, students complete a 12-month Administrative Residency at a designated residency location. During this residency experience, students integrate graduate management and health administration concepts and principles in an applied setting under the mentoring supervision of a highly qualified preceptor. Residents receive thorough exposure to various organizational challenges in the marketplace and complete a portfolio of projects to enable organizations to operate more efficiently and effectively.
The Program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) and the joint MHA/MBA degree is awarded with accreditation standing from the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Program Philosophy
Mission
Inspire, educate, train, and develop graduates for management, administrative, and leadership positions within the federal healthcare sector; thereby, enhancing the readiness of U.S. military forces and improving the health of our active-duty service members, family, retirees, and veterans.
The Army-Baylor Program aligns with the Baylor University and U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence missions by educating mid-careerists and clinical executive leaders. The program offers four degree tracks:
- Master of Health Administration (MHA)
- MHA/Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Executive Clinical Leader (MHA)
- Executive Clinical Leader (MHA/MBA)
The rigorous curriculum centers on six core competencies and links to the Joint Medical Executive Skills Program Core Curriculum. Highly qualified professors and practitioners engage in research across interdisciplinary fields and professional services, shaping the course of study for exceptional leaders with robust critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and effective communication skills.
Vision
To be the top graduate program in health and business administration, globally known for developing leaders who drive profound change within the federal health system.
Values
Honorable Service, Leadership, Learning, and Collaboration
- Honorable Service – We maintain integrity through professional, ethical, and honest practices in all activities.
- Leadership – We foster transformational, visionary, and empathetic leaders that anticipate changes and develop innovative solutions for the future.
- Learning – We pursue scholarship, understanding, and wisdom that impacts teaching, research, and healthcare.
- Collaboration- We recognize that our success is due to inter-professional teamwork and partnerships.
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