Robbins Healthcare MBA: Pre-Clinical Track
Full-Time MBA in Healthcare Administration
Are you planning a future in medicine, dentistry, or physical therapy? To truly excel as a clinical leader, you need more than just medical expertise—you need a strong understanding of the business of healthcare. At Baylor, we believe the best clinicians are also savvy business leaders. The Robbins Healthcare MBA empowers you, an ambitious pre-clinical student, who wants to build this crucial foundation.
The Pre-Clinical Track (PCT) is a unique, one-year program giving you a powerful advantage before you even begin your advanced clinical education. Join a supportive community dedicated to service and excellence that sets you apart throughout your career.
The Pre-Clinical Track: A Foundation for Future Leaders
Our Pre-Clinical Track helps you become a competitive applicant for medical, dental, or physical therapy school. This one-year intensive program empowers you with the business acumen needed to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare, making you a stronger applicant for clinical programs and a more effective leader in your future practice.
This track is your opportunity to build management competencies and gain a deep understanding of the healthcare industry from a top-tier business program. You will learn to think strategically about the challenges and opportunities in healthcare, preparing you for a future as a clinical executive.
Key Program Features:
One-Year Completion: Earn your MBA in an accelerated format, allowing you to seamlessly transition to your advanced clinical degree program.
Strengthen Your Application: Differentiate yourself in the competitive application process for medical, dental, or physical therapy school.
Build Management Competencies: Develop your leadership and business skills necessary to manage a practice, lead a team, or innovate within a health system.
Gain a Business Perspective: Understand the financial, operational, and strategic elements of the healthcare industry before you begin your clinical training.
This program is tailored for future healthcare leaders like you, someone ready to make an immediate impact.
Transform Your Learning Through Real-World Experiences
At Baylor, we believe that hands-on learning is the key to developing exceptional healthcare leaders. From global health immersion trips to destinations like Costa Rica and Spain, to attending the prestigious ACHE Congress on Healthcare Leadership, site visits, and case competitions, you'll gain unparalleled exposure to the healthcare industry.
A Curriculum Designed for Impact
The Robbins MBA in Healthcare Administration: Pre-Clinical Track (PCT)
The PCT curriculum provides business knowledge to complement your future clinical skills, ensuring you are prepared to lead from day one of your medical career.
Core MBA
| BUS 5401 | Business Frameworks* |
| ACC 5300 | Accounting: Tools for Management Decision Making |
| BUS 5390 | Management Communication |
| FIN 5360 | Corporate Finance |
| MGT 5310 | Organizational Behavior |
| QBA 5330 | Business Analytics for Decision Making |
| ECO 5340 | Economic Tools for Management Decision Making |
| BUS 5385 | Strategic Management |
| MIS 5355 | Management of Information Systems |
| MKT 5310 | Strategic Marketing |
| MKT 5320 | Operations Management |
*Taken during the first summer semester entering the program
Concentration Courses
| HPA 5310 | Healthcare Administration |
| HPA 5001 | Executive Leadership in Healthcare Administration |
| HPA 5380 | Healthcare Finance |
| HPA 5180 | Healthcare Finance Lab |
| HPA 5126 | Social Issues in Healthcare Administration |
| HPA 5002 | Executive Leadership in Healthcare Administration II |
| HPA 5003 | Lean Six Sigma (Blackbelt) |
| HPA 5330 | Healthcare Law and Ethics |
| HPA 5395 | US Healthcare Directions |
| HPA 5350 | Health Economics |
| MIS 5345 | Decision Making Using Excel for Healthcare Students |
| HPA 5367 | Managerial Epidemiology (optional) |
Robbins Healthcare MBA: Pre-Clinical Track Degree Plan
Your Career as a Clinical Leader Starts Here
An MBA in Healthcare Administration from Baylor provides a distinct advantage, positioning you for success not just as a practitioner, but as a leader in your field. You will enter your clinical program with a unique perspective and a powerful skill set that will serve you throughout your career. With dedicated career support, you will have the resources to achieve your professional goals.
Ready to Shape Your Future in Healthcare?
Your journey to becoming a leader in healthcare begins now. Experience the Baylor difference, where faith-centered learning and academic excellence empower you to achieve more and lead with purpose.
