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The Davenport MBA Degree

Davenport University's MBA is the only program in Michigan that offers concentrations in Accounting, Finance, Health Care Management, Human Resources and Strategic Management; top areas in today’s knowledge economy. Designed by business and academic professionals to be timely, focused and cross-disciplined, the Davenport MBA can provide you with unparalleled leadership skills, helping you keep that competitive edge in your profession.

Excellence: Davenport’s MBA is accredited by the International Assembly for College Business Education (IACBE); a true stamp of excellence.

Real World: Classes taught by instructors with professional experience focused on applying business theory to practical scenarios in a small class setting.

Marketable Skills: The development of skills that are needed by corporations, including business analytics, strategic planning, communication and leadership; the advanced abilities that are truly valued in today’s global economy.

Personal: Class sizes average only 15 students, providing opportunities for personal attention while enhancing learning and networking experiences.

Affordable: Students may qualify for financial aid and up to $2,000 annually in graduate scholarships based on undergraduate GPA.

Convenient: Courses are available in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Livonia, Warren and Traverse City or completely online. Seven-week courses begin six times a year.

Davenport also offers an Executive MBA program in Grand Rapids and Livonia. Learn more about the Executive MBA.

Admission Requirements

The MBA program is housed in Davenport’s Donald W. Maine School of Business; however, MBA candidates are not required to hold an undergraduate degree in business. Candidates with degrees in disciplines other than business may be required to take prerequisite business classes before entering the MBA program. Only bachelor’s degrees from accredited institutions are accepted.

All applicants must provide the following:

  • A strong record of academic achievement, as indicated by official transcripts. Download a transcript request form
  • Proof of proficiency on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). GMAT waived for Davenport undergraduates with a final GPA of 3.40 or better.
  • Copy of current professional resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • View the MBA admissions checklist
  • Apply now to be admitted to the MBA program

 

Health Care Management Concentration

Master of Business Administration - 39 credits

The MBA in Health Care Management focuses on strategic, financial, and ethical decision-making skills in an evolving health care environment. The program is designed to advance students’ practical expertise in managing diverse health care processes necessary for individual and corporate growth and development. These skills are integrated through interdisciplinary approaches of health care organizations, ethical and legal issues, financial management, managing projects, information management, and strategic management using case analyses and interactive technologies.

The MBA in Health Care Management serves health care providers as well as individuals who are involved in the management and reimbursement of health care services. Individuals who desire to enter the health care management field will also benefit from this program.

Students who want to take the Certified Professional Manager (CM) exam from the Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) should complete MGMT699 as one of their course options in the Health Care Management Concentration.

Core Courses 18 cr.
ACCT640 Managerial Accounting 3 cr.
BUSN650 Business Analysis 3 cr.
ECON625 Managerial Economics 3 cr.
FINC620 Financial Management 3 cr.
MGMT645 Organizational Development and Culture 3 cr.
MKTG610 Marketing Strategies 3 cr.
Concentration Courses - Select six of the following courses: 18 cr.
HCMG630 Health Care Organizations 3 cr.
HCMG730 Ethical and Legal Perspectives in Health Care 3 cr.
HCMG745 Medical Practice Management 3 cr.
HCMG750 Financial Management for Health Care 3 cr.
HCMG770 Strategic Management in Health Care 3 cr.
HRMG700/MGMT699/735 Managing Human Resources or Certified Manager Preparation or Managing Projects 3 cr.
MGMT780 Global Business Strategies 3 cr.
MISG730 Information Management in Health Care 3 cr.
Capstone 3 cr.
CAPS790 or MBA Capstone Internship or 3 cr.
CAPS799 or MBA Capstone Experience or 3 cr.
SABR781 Study Abroad Experience 3 cr.

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