06-13-2024, 09:44 AM
(06-13-2024, 09:31 AM)Stonybeach Wrote: I recommend getting a general MBA. Heck, I would do the Hellenic $3000 MBA if still offered which is RA accredited but not AASCB. Then, I would get a post-masters certificate in healthcare management and/or apply for one of the many healthcare administrative fellowships offered at hospitals nationwide. In my opinion, getting a paid fellowship or internship in healthcare administration far outweighs any college degree because it provides you with actual experience/validation and the connections to move into that sector. Too many people overestimate the "power" of the degree and underestimate the real power of "real-world" experience. The cheap accredited MBA checks the box, but the fellowship, internship, or even entry-level healthcare administrative experience is the key. Of course, an MBA from Harvard or Johns Hopkins wouldn't hurt!
Thank you for your response. I am currently in a leadership role so requiring a mentorship would not be necessary. I have around 25 years of healthcare experience and about 10 years of leadership. I have two possible promotions left in my career path and both require leadership experience which I already possess and a Master's. I did look at the HAU degree but I do want the accreditation I previously mentioned. In my case, I just need the piece of paper as I have established everything else in my career path. The problem is that they do look at University name so I am trying to find the best University which fits my needs. Most of my colleagues have MBA/MHA from the likes of local Big Ten schools, Cornell, Creighton, UNC etc.