Executive Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Leadership

Lead your healthcare organization through periods of unprecedented change with the Executive MBA – Healthcare Leadership (EMBA-HL) from the Haslam College of Business. Our program features on-campus residencies, a healthcare policy immersion trip in Washington, D.C. and online coursework to equip healthcare professionals with the business acumen to transform organizations and bring value to leadership roles. As an EMBA-HL student, you will apply course concepts to your professional role while expanding your network to include healthcare leaders operating in all areas of the sector. In less than one calendar year, our graduate degree will magnify your ability to lead initiatives, drive efficiency and think critically to guide your organization through healthcare reforms and emerge as a leader within your organization.

Applicants must have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency, recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). A non-U.S. degree must be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from the United States and must be granted by a recognized or accredited foreign institution.

United States degree holders must have earned a minimum of 2.7 out of a possible 4.0 or a minimum of 3.0 during the senior year of undergraduate study. If you have completed previous graduate coursework, you must have earned a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0

Applicants with non-U.S. degrees must have earned a minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or other equivalent to a ‘B’ average. If you have completed previous graduate coursework, you must have earned a minimum of 3.3 out of a possible 4.0 or other equivalent to a ‘B+’ average.

Personal Statement: After you submit the application, please provide a concise personal statement that includes perspective on the items below:

A brief description of your organization and a longer description of your role, including responsibilities, reporting relationships, and budgetary scope

Critical challenges facing your organization and how these challenges impact your role

Describe your motivation for pursuing an Executive MBA

Describe your plan for balancing your various commitments (work,