Healthcare industry changes in the United States continue to challenge businesses and individuals, and early into 2025, the pace of change is accelerating. Prospective students looking for the best healthcare MBA programs will find what they need to succeed in the industry at Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business.

How do businesses predict what’s next? How do people in charge make smarter, faster decisions? A Business Analytics certificate or MBA concentration gives you the skills to use raw data to create unique advantages in moments that matter most. 

Baylor MBA faculty have a wide range of top MBA book recommendations to keep you sharp and at the front of the pack. Cue up your questions and get your reading light, here is the list that will get you in the MBA mindset.

Alexis Rocha knew she wanted to pursue a Full-Time MBA at Baylor University, where she could benefit from a top MBA program with residency requirements. Rocha also recognized the Robbins Healthcare MBA at Baylor takes a more holistic approach to learning, including management opportunities.

Hear insight from the Hankamer School of Business chaplain on how one can live out their faith as a business student and leader.

Student Ambassadors are key to promoting the Full-Time MBA program at Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business (HSB) by increasing awareness of the Business School and the degree programs offered, and generating excitement about academic and student life opportunities. Robert Ren, BS '24, a Management Information Systems major, and Layne Pyle, BA ’24, a Corporate Communications major, tell their stories of becoming one of 17 Student Ambassadors.

Communication mistakes occur in organizations of all shapes and sizes, but a Baylor MBA equips students with methods to mitigate clarity issues and enhance communication strategy. MBA faculty Jacob Ford and April Rowsey dissect the common communication pitfalls, how to avoid them, and how to use emotional intelligence (EQ) to help an audience understand the meaning behind business communications.

Robbins Healthcare MBA student Tanéha Fincher recently won first place in the American College of Healthcare Executives Richard J. Stull Student Essay Competition in Healthcare Management. This achievement marks the second consecutive year a Robbins Healthcare MBA student has won the competition, underscoring the strength of the program and its students.

Artificial Intelligence is advancing at an unprecedented pace, integrating into every aspect of business operations. While its potential is undeniable, failing to establish governance is a risk no organization can afford – security breaches, compliance failures and reputational damage are the cost of inaction.

Mike Sims, OMBA ’23, is harnessing his MBA experience to help lead Southwest Airlines into a new season of growth. Now, he is leveraging his MBA experience to become a more technologically savvy, ethically grounded, and data-driven leader as Southwest moves into a season of post-pandemic growth.

The power of active learning was evident for 26 Baylor MBA students who recently studied a live business challenge presented by Sound Productions, a major supplier of pro audio, lighting and video products, based in Dallas, TX. SoundPro opened itself to Baylor MBA students to help them develop an in-depth understanding of the company's primary business operations and industry challenges. 

Recognizing the link between business resilience and cyber resilience is crucial as 2024 comes to a close. In today’s environment, organizations can’t fully achieve business resilience without embedding cybersecurity into their strategies. Cyber resilience is not just about defense – it’s about ensuring the continuity of operations and protecting critical assets, allowing a business to withstand disruptions, maintain trust and recover swiftly.

Tori Clark is leaning into ethical leadership with the support of her Online MBA community. 

A group of Healthcare MBA students from the Hankamer School of Business (HSB) joined core MBA students on a week-long international trip to Berlin, Germany, in October, organized by the McBride Center for International Business. The immersive experience combined business visits with cultural exploration, giving students unique insights into Germany's healthcare innovations and business landscape.

USMC Corporal Jonah McKenrick first began his journey to leadership when he joined the military in 2004. Now, with the help of his Online MBA, he is making his mark as a leader in tech. 

Every MBA journey begins with an application. Whether a prospective student is several years or several decades into their career, the task of condensing their skills, experience and personality onto a few pages can feel daunting. Scot Sanders, assistant director of graduate enrollment, shares his top tips to give Online MBA and Executive MBA students an edge in the application process. 

Baylor Lecturer Matthew Wright offers negotiation advice shaped by decades of leadership in business, law and nonprofit management.

As we step into Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it's a timely reminder of the crucial role cybersecurity plays in our increasingly digital world. Beyond technical defenses, a key area that is often overlooked is the culture of leadership within organizations. Fostering a cybersecurity-aware leadership culture is paramount to effectively managing the risks that threaten businesses today.

In this Q&A, Kaiser Permanente Executive Angel Vargas MBA ’12 reflects on how his Baylor MBA prepared him to lead in the rapidly transforming home health industry. 

In the cybersecurity courses he teaches, Carlos I. Torres, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, equips his students to develop information security managerial strategies that prevent and mitigate the attacks that will inevitably come their way. In this article, he shares five things that every MBA student should know about cybersecurity by the time they graduate.

David Coe, director of operations for Baylor’s Graduate Business programs, addresses the misconceptions he encounters most frequently.

Laura Pahmiyer, senior career success professional at Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business, weighs job search advice to point MBA students in the right direction. 

There are lifelong financial benefits to pursuing an MBA now versus later. While there is no one-size-fits-all guide to success, there is a financial case to be made for earning an MBA early. 

A new cohort of freshly minted Online MBA students is making a difference in workplaces across the United States. Recently, we sat down with four members of the Class of 2024 to hear about the skills and perspectives they gleaned from the MBA program and the impact they aspire to make.

From brand activism to AI influencers, there is never a dull moment in the world of brand management. In this Q&A, Professor Chris Pullig describes the skills and perspectives every MBA student needs to navigate the ever-changing world of brand management. 

In today's challenging economy, cybersecurity and risk leaders face the pressure of a rapidly expanding attack surface and limited budgets. As a result, businesses are becoming hyper-focused on investing in cybersecurity areas that offer the most tangible business value.

At Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business, the concept of servant leadership is central to training MBA students to make a positive impact on the world around them. Following the example of Jesus, the ultimate servant leader, requires students to think intentionally and counterculturally about how they approach leadership. 

In this Q&A, Forest Kim explains how the Robbins Healthcare MBA Program equips students to tackle the healthcare industry’s most pressing workforce challenges. 

For some MBA students, the idea of sending a cold email or walking up to a stranger at a reception sparks excitement. A new job opportunity or a major sale could be only one conversation away. For others, networking makes them break out into a cold sweat. The Baylor University Career Center aims to equip MBA students with the networking know-how they need not only to find a position but to succeed in it. 

Baylor MBA faculty and staff weigh in on the skills their students need to succeed in a workplace where AI is everywhere. 

Three OMBA students offer their best tips for thriving, not just surviving, in a uniquely busy season of life.

Business leaders are actively considering the myriad ways AI could be adopted to help drive productivity and efficiency. Before implementing any technology, it is crucial to thoroughly assess, comprehend and address the real-world consequences. This article covers Cy-Bear-security Essentials that should be considered to support business goals and objectives while protecting critical information and assets.

At Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business, MBA students follow the footsteps of impactful communicators by taking a broad range of practical courses in communication. In this article, two communications instructors share the guidance they impart to their MBA students.

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, educational programs have increasingly recognized the need to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their curriculum. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs at Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business (HSB) is working to ensure future business leaders are equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate the modern era.

An MBA student and career center professional reflect on winning strategies for landing an internship that launches a career.

OMBA student Jennifer Oliver is leveraging concentrations in marketing and cybersecurity to navigate a rapidly changing profession. As she spearheads the email marketing effort for a leading software provider, she relies on her MBA training to help her manage change through a strategic lens.

In 2021, we presented a definitive list of 10 books for every current and prospective MBA student to read. This year, we have sorted through more classic and newly-released books to freshen the reading list.

Balancing two jobs with two children and a graduate program is not for the faint of heart, but Kristina successfully completed an Online MBA (OMBA) with a specialization in Global Trade and Supply Chain Management. Before graduating, she landed a new role as supply chain integration manager for a healthcare company—an ideal blend of healthcare and supply chain management that had never come across her radar.

Study International: The Hankamer School of Business is among the three business schools cited in this article that mold students into dynamic leaders in their own unique ways.

The COVID-19 pandemic taught Melissa Hahn MBA’22 how to lead in crisis. Equipped with an MBA in Healthcare Administration, she is learning to lead in a season of expansion.

A Navy reservist and Online MBA (OMBA) program leader reflect on the unique needs and contributions of Baylor’s military students.

At Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business, the emphasis on hands-on learning takes MBA students beyond the precise, comfortable world of theory and into the ambiguity of the real world. In this article, an MBA student and instructor reflect on the advantages of practical, immersive learning in an academic setting.

The Baylor in Texas Residency immerses students in all the Dallas Executive MBA (EMBA) program has to offer. Taking place on Baylor’s Waco campus and on-site with innovative companies around the state, the Baylor in Texas Residency also welcomes students into the Baylor community, which serves as an important foundation for networking during the program and beyond.

Full-time MBA student Erin Cyrier explains the tangible and intangible benefits of an internship while enrolled in the MBA program.

The annual international trip hosted by the Dallas Executive MBA program is helping students immerse themselves in the global business environment.

Fortune Education: This Fortune-curated selection of five programs that offer combined training needed in the worlds of business leadership and technology includes Baylor’s executive/full-time/online MBA with a cybersecurity concentration.

In this Q&A, Scot Sanders, assistant director of admissions, helps prospective MBA students navigate the decision-making process surrounding standardized testing.

Baylor’s new Online Certificate Program offers working professionals a unique opportunity to take their career to the next level.

Online MBA student Jessica Shipley invests in professional growth while leading a marketing team and remaining present at home.

Interested in an early-career MBA? We invite you to listen in as program alumna Corrie Tebay and finance professor Dr. Erik Davidson share their valuable insights from their very different perspectives.

Baylor Professor Bradley Beauvais points to the burgeoning need for strategic business minds to confront the healthcare challenges of our time.

Champions' Tribune is a special feature through Baylor Athletics that gives you the student-athlete's perspective and the chance for them to share their own story. A first-team Academic All-American and Big 12 Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year, Dillon Doyle graduated in December 2023 with his MBA.

A growing number of employers are seeking applicants who possess the ability to leverage an increasingly global market. To equip Full-Time MBA students to meet this growing need, the Baylor MBA program christened its new Global Opportunities in Leadership Development program with an inaugural trip to San Jose, Costa Rica. Read on to learn more about the insight and global perspective our students gain through this strategically designed international experience.

MBA advisors Kelly Gould and Chelsea Derry weigh in on factors to consider when choosing a concentration.

Something that MBA candidates hear from day one of the MBA program at Baylor is that every relationship and connection you make has the potential to change your life forever. For Baylor MBA grad Zach Ledford, relationships and connections are exactly what launched his successful career as an entrepreneur.

Students enrolled in Baylor’s top-ranked Online MBA program have ample opportunity to build strategic connections for the future.

Laurie Wilson, the director of Graduate Business Programs at Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business, shares her best tips for investing in your future without digging yourself into a hole.

An accomplished panel of students and recent graduates reflect on the personal and professional impact of their EMBA experience.

Earning an early-career MBA from Baylor immediately after finishing his bachelor’s degree gave Michael Scott a competitive edge in the world of technology strategy and consulting.

Earning an Online MBA prepared Richelle Pennington to lead and communicate with impact in a fast-paced virtual environment.

Baylor Professor Tim Kayworth highlights the growing value of earning an MBA with a concentration in cybersecurity from the Hankamer School of Business.

Baylor Clinical Assistant Professor Allison Alford shares her best tips for navigating virtual communication in a post-COVID world.

Baylor Career Center's Kaytlin Suarez coaches early-career MBA candidates on the "how" and the "why" behind LinkedIn.

Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business and College of Arts & Sciences (A&S) are set to launch a joint graduate program—a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)—this summer.

After completing a Dallas-based EMBA at Baylor, Anson Sobers is more prepared than ever to lead his company’s talent strategy initiatives.

In Baylor's Case Competition program, MBA students develop skills and confidence that translate into professional success.

Eric Dachman is leveraging his online MBA to market blockbusters for one of Hollywood’s best-known studios.

Baylor Adjunct Professor David Muntz explains how a “tsunami” of data is reshaping the healthcare industry.

In this Q&A, Forest Kim explains how the Robbins Healthcare MBA Program prepares students to lead in a rapidly shifting landscape.

Today’s leaders must navigate the shifting landscape of remote work. Massieh Hashimi shares his top tips for successful remote leadership.

For Baylor's early career Full-Time MBA students, developing leadership skills is designed to be part of the program. While two of our students did not set out to serve as student leaders, when opportunity came knocking... they answered.

Starting a business while earning an online MBA is not for the faint of heart, but Hannah Best is off to an explosive start.

Mary Reinhardt, the recently-retired director of Baylor’s Online MBA program, shares her best advice for making your MBA experience successful.

Two recent graduates credit Baylor’s Dallas-based Executive MBA program with imparting the skills, confidence and connections they need to reach the next stage of their careers.

Joshua Korn credits his online MBA with making him a more strategic, effective steward of resources for CURE International, a faith-based organization that provides surgical care as well as spiritual and emotional support to children living with treatable disabilities.

Baylor's Healthcare MBA offers a Pre-Clinical Track degree plan that shortens the road to impact in a clinical setting.

With determination and grit, Stephanie Janousek is making steady progress toward her OMBA degree while running a growing business and parenting three young daughters.

Brittany Wetmore, a recent MBA/MSW alumna, shares a little bit about how she has grown to embrace the challenge of speaking up and how she has found her voice in the program through the support of classmates and professors.

Baylor’s Global Trade and Supply Chain Management concentration prepares online MBA students to lead in a time of crisis.

Five upcoming graduates look back at their time in the Online MBA program and forward to the next chapter in their careers.

Meet Keisha Riser - a Baylor Executive MBA alumna with a passion for serving others through both her healthcare career and her entrepreneurial aspirations.

Through a newly-created learning experience, Baylor's incoming Full-Time MBA students will explore international business first-hand—and expand their global opportunities.

Baylor Business Review: The dual master's degree program in social work and business turns graduates into a rare double threat.

Baylor Business Review: Sue Johnson utilizes years of business experience and knowledge to help young people reach financial security.

Baylor Business Review: Jinhaeng Lee understands the importance of community and service, seeing both as his Christian duty.

Baylor Business Review: Fernando Arroyo believes in being the hand up-not a handout-that makes a positive difference in the world.

Technology is transforming the practice of marketing at a dizzying pace. Fortunately, MBA students at Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business can rely on their professors to make sense of an evolving profession.

In this Q&A, OMBA alum Ross VanNostrand provides an inside look at his role as a procurement specialist in the oil and gas industry.

Pursuing an MBA in a lucrative, in-demand field is a powerful career move. Learn more about the value of an MBA in Healthcare Administration.

Big data continues to transform how businesses operate. Learn some of the key skills employers are looking for in analytically savvy leaders.

Negotiations are an exchange—each side comes to the table with something to offer the other. With research and reflection, you can step up with confidence.

BusinessBecause: In partnership with Baylor Business, this webinar features alumni and faculty who provide information about obtaining an early career MBA and how it can kickstart a career.

Veterans bring unique and valuable experience to an Executive MBA, and available benefits can be significant. Explore some of these key reasons.

Preparing for your interview will not only put your nerves to rest and boost your confidence, but help you anticipate questions—and pose some of your own.