EMBA

Business Administration: Health Care Management (Executive)

Learn more about studying Business Administration: Health Care Management (Executive) as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    Blended learning
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    16,110USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Mar, May, Jun, Aug, Oct
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Ottawa University says about their program:

The Executive Master’s in Business Administration-Health Care Management program provides students with high-quality professional advanced study in business. Courses incorporate personal values and professional ethics. Courses are offered at our Phoenix Campus.

From large corporations to small businesses, there is always a need for good management. In addition, nonprofit organizations look for leaders with good management and business skills. A graduate degree in business is an important factor in reaching senior management ranks within most companies. Through OU’s MBA program, students can qualify for jobs in the private sector, the public sector and in academics.

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Admission requirements

Postgraduate academic requirements

International Graduate Students

  • A US equivalent GPA of 3.0 or above
  • ​Successful completion of a bachelor's degree
  • Meet program specific admission criteria for at least one academic program

Requirements for International Executive Program Students

  • A US Equivalent GPA of 3.0 or above
  • ​Successful completion of a bachelor's degree; first master's preferred
  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of corporate work experience

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT

    79 (no band below 20 on all subsection scores with the exception of speaking which must receive a minimum score of 22)

  • IELTS

    6.5 (no band below 5.5)

  • Duolingo

    110

English proficiency waivers

  • Student comes from English native speaking country

Documents required

Postgraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Statement of purpose
  • 2 Recommendation letters
  • Professional resume or CV
  • Bank Statement

Professional Experience Requirement: Students applying to the EMBA program must have a Master's degree plus 3-5 years of professional experience or a bachelor's degree plus 5-7 years of professional work experience.

Additional Requirements for DBA

  • Statement of Commitment

    ​1-2 page essay discussing your plans to balance the required time commitment of the program with your work schedule, other demands, and unforeseen obstacles/challenges that will need to be overcome to complete the program in the 3-year time frame

  • Statement of Research Interest

    1-page essay discussing 1) why you are interested in pursuing the Doctorate of Business Administration degree, and 2) key organizational problems you are facing that could be addressed through applied research. Include information pertaining to your career goals following successful completion of the program, the area of business that interests you, and specific research topics that interest you.

Additional Requirements for MSN

  • Transcript evaluation from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS)
  • Proof of NCLEX-RN
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Fees and funding

  • Postgraduate tuition

    From US$32,380 per year

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What is the cost of living near Ottawa University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652Range: $1,046 to $4,269
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349Range: $891 to $2,857
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214Range: $130 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73Range: $50 to $110
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61Range: $30 to $110
Monthly public transport pass$65Range: $35 to $138
Monthly grocery basket$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink$5Range: $3 to $9
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15Range: $11 to $23
Gym membership$45Range: $20 to $135

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Ottawa University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the USA, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.