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Deep breath... starting Patten Univ MBA - Healthcare Admin on the 17th
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11-06-2014, 08:24 PM
It is the least expensive MBA around and it's competency based. A lot of skipping right to the test and doing a project/paper. It's very similar to Western Governors Univeristy - but about 2/3 the price - $3600 if I can do it in 8 months, $5700 if I do it in a year. My tuition reimbursement should cover it all. I'm going to try to do it in 8 months. It's 12 courses, plus I have to take the Microeconomics prerequisite that I didn't have as an undergrad. So that makes 13 courses in 8 months... busy times ahead!

I think that the last three courses should be a slamdunk because I've been in Healthcare Admin for over 25 years. And Marketing, Leadership, Org Beh, Strategic Mgmt, and Healthcare Finance - all are very doable. It's regular finance and accounting that will really test me - not my area of expertise!

Once again... deep breath! :roflol:

[h=5]Requirements – 36 credits[/h][TABLE="class: courseList"]
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[TH]Code[/TH]
[TH]Course Title[/TH]
[TH]Credits[/TH]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: title"]MBA500[/TD]
[TD]MBA Foundations[/TD]
[TD]3[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: title"]MBA600[/TD]
[TD]Decision Analysis[/TD]
[TD]3[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: title"]MBA605[/TD]
[TD]Leadership and Organizational Behavior[/TD]
[TD]3[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: title"]MBA610[/TD]
[TD]Managerial Accounting[/TD]
[TD]3[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: title"]MBA615[/TD]
[TD]Marketing[/TD]
[TD]3[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: title"]MBA620[/TD]
[TD]Managerial Finance[/TD]
[TD]3[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: title"]MBA625[/TD]
[TD]Business Law and Ethics[/TD]
[TD]3[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: title"]MBA630[/TD]
[TD]The Global Economy[/TD]
[TD]3[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: title"]MBA635[/TD]
[TD]Strategic Management[/TD]
[TD]3[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: title"]MBA655[/TD]
[TD]Health Care Management[/TD]
[TD]3[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: title"]MBA670[/TD]
[TD]Health Care Finance[/TD]
[TD]3[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: title"]MBA675[/TD]
[TD]Legal and Ethics Issues in Health Care[/TD]
[TD]3 [/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
Denise


MS - Management and Leadership, WGU 2022
BS - Liberal Arts - Depths in Healthcare and Psychology, Excelsior College 2014
Certificate - Workers Comp Admin, UC Davis Extension, 1995
AA - Licensed Vocational Nursing and Selected Studies, Mesa College 1989
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN), Mesa College 1977

Also, someday maybe a MS in Forensic Psychology, just for fun.   Oh, and a BS in Animal Behavior.  And, maybe when I'm 85 a PhD in something fun.

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11-06-2014, 08:58 PM
Good luck. I see you have a vocational nursing backround too. What are your career plans?( if you don't mind my asking)
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11-06-2014, 09:57 PM
This sounds pretty awesome! Way to go finding it. Let us know what you think as you make your way through the courses Smile

Wishing you a kick butt experience!
Tara
Tara

I'm done!Smile Thanks to InstantCert, Study.com, ALEKS, CLEP and a LOT of work on my part and a lot of support from hubby and family. If I can do it, so can you! 

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Thomas Edison State College (TESC) - Bachelor of Science Nursing; RN, BSN (Graduated in the top of 1/4 of class with Sigma Theta Tau honors)
+ 3 courses completed towards MSN.
Excelsior College (EC) - Associates in Applied Science (passed NCLEX- RN exam and became a Registered Nurse)


The test's Passed (CLEP'S, DSST's, ALEK's, etc.):
Credits/Course
3          Introduction to Sociology
3          Lifespan and Developmental Psychology
3          Humanities (64)
3          History of the United States I (60)
3          History of the United States II (65)
3          American Government (54)
6          Biology (58)
6          Analyzing and Interpreting Literature (67)
3          Principals of Management (72)
3          ALEKS: Intermediate Algebra
3          CLEP Intro to Psych
3          ALEKS: Statistics

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11-06-2014, 11:35 PM
My career plans are to retire in 6 years Smile I'm old. I've been in Healthcare Admin for over 25 years - at a director or VP level. I'm just getting the MBA to stay competitive for the time left until retirement.

SuzanneD Wrote:Good luck. I see you have a vocational nursing backround too. What are your career plans?( if you don't mind my asking)
Denise


MS - Management and Leadership, WGU 2022
BS - Liberal Arts - Depths in Healthcare and Psychology, Excelsior College 2014
Certificate - Workers Comp Admin, UC Davis Extension, 1995
AA - Licensed Vocational Nursing and Selected Studies, Mesa College 1989
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN), Mesa College 1977

Also, someday maybe a MS in Forensic Psychology, just for fun.   Oh, and a BS in Animal Behavior.  And, maybe when I'm 85 a PhD in something fun.

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11-07-2014, 06:36 AM
Tear it up!!! You got this, tough yes, but most worthwhile things have their challenges.

I'm cheering for you and looking forward to updates.
MBA, Western Governors University February 2014
BS Charter Oak State College November 2011
AS in EMS August 2010

I'm always happy to complete the free application waiver for those applying to WGU (I get a free gift from WGU for this).  Just PM me your first/last name and a valid email so I can complete their form.

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11-07-2014, 10:13 AM
Are you going to knockout organizational behavior with Straighterline?
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MS, MSS and Graduate Cert
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Intro Psych 70, US His I 64, Intro Soc 63, Intro Edu Psych 70, A&I Lit 64, Bio 68, Prin Man 69, Prin Mar 68
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Life Dev Psych 62, Fund Coun 68, Intro Comp 469, Intro Astr 56, Env & Hum 70, HTYH 456, MIS 451, Prin Sup 453, HRM 62, Bus Eth 458
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11-07-2014, 10:50 AM
Wow Denise!! That's impressive. I wish you all the best, hope you don't get too busy to keep us updated? Smile
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11-07-2014, 10:51 AM
Good luck on the course. Please keep us posted on your progress.
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Undergraduate certificate in marketing, Ashworth College.

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11-07-2014, 11:43 AM
So excited for you, Denise! Big Grin

Congratulations on beginning your next big adventure!:hurray:
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11-07-2014, 12:11 PM
No, I'll probably just do it through the regular competency course. I just don't want to mess around and the tuition isn't bad.

sanantone Wrote:Are you going to knockout organizational behavior with Straighterline?
Denise


MS - Management and Leadership, WGU 2022
BS - Liberal Arts - Depths in Healthcare and Psychology, Excelsior College 2014
Certificate - Workers Comp Admin, UC Davis Extension, 1995
AA - Licensed Vocational Nursing and Selected Studies, Mesa College 1989
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN), Mesa College 1977

Also, someday maybe a MS in Forensic Psychology, just for fun.   Oh, and a BS in Animal Behavior.  And, maybe when I'm 85 a PhD in something fun.

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