Overview

As the scope of healthcare delivery systems becomes increasingly complex, the demands on senior leaders to possess highly sophisticated management skills are growing.

The courses in the Executive Doctor of Science (DSc) in Healthcare Leadership curriculum at The University of Alabama at Birmingham prepare executives to lead more effectively and proactively address current and future challenges.

Program Benefits

Increase your value to your organization.
Open new doors to advancement.
Obtain advanced problem-solving skills and depth of knowledge in areas vital to healthcare leaders.
Network with healthcare leaders from across the country.
Develop highly refined organizational leadership skills more advanced than you will find in a master's degree program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic Management Theory and Research
Comparative Health Systems
Marketing Strategy & Research
Health Policy, Process and Issues
Quantitative Methods in Health Services Administration
Macro-environmental Analysis
Regression Analysis
Health Economics & Insurance
Leadership of Health Systems
Health Care Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

64 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Health Administration View 51 other PhDs in Health Administration in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Qualified applicants will have a minimum of five years of mid- to senior-level managerial experience in the healthcare industry.
In addition, qualified applicants will preferably have a master's degree in health administration; health informatics; business administration; or a related field.
Your updated resume/CV
An organizational chart, highlighting your position within your organization
Short essay responses to a set of questions
Three recommendations from professional contacts. The online system will require you to enter the names and email addresses for all three recommenders. The system will send them an email with a link to the online recommendation form.
Transcripts from all universities previously attended.

Tuition Fee

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International

32874 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1541 USD per credit during 36 months.
National

31168 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1461 USD per credit during 36 months.
In-State

12693 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 595 USD per credit during 36 months.

Living costs for Birmingham

1019 - 1648 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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