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Understand the Business Side of Healthcare
Nova Southeastern University offers students the opportunity to attain their Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.).
Students can earn their M.B..A degree concurrent with the D.P.T. degree over 3 years by taking one or two M.B.A. courses per semester. Students will get credit in the M.B.A. program for some courses taken in the D.P.T. program.
The D.P.T./M.B.A. concurrent degree-path prepares students with a multidimensional skillset that opens a wide variety of doors in the workplace. D.P.T. graduates will be prepared for healthcare leadership positions, setting themselves apart from other graduates.
Benefits of Concurrent Degress
Physical therapists often progress quickly into positions that include the need for supervisory and management skills and require knowledge of financial management, organizational behavior, informational systems, business policy and strategic planning. Many physical therapists also open private practices or become independent contractors or consultants and the knowledge and competence of the business side of practice is needed. The M.B.A. degree will prepare students to better understand the business side of healthcare and be impactful administrators.
D.P.T./M.B.A. Dual Degree Program Details
Students are eligible to apply to the M.B.A. program on the recommendation of the PT Program Director after the completion of the first semester.
Students in the concurrent D.P.T./M.B.A. degree program complete coursework and clinical requirements to satisfy the requirements for each degree. D.P.T. courses are scheduled during the day while M.B.A. courses are online or in the evenings.
Students who are in good academic standing are eligible to apply after completing the 1st semester of the D.P.T. program.
M.B.A. Courses Waived:
For the M.B.A. in Complex Health Systems the following courses are waived:
- CHS 5050 Health Systems Management (3 cr.)
- CHS 5500 Practicum in Complex Health Systems (3cr.)
For the M.B.A. - Business Flex, two (2) open electives will be waived for a total of (6) credit hours.
As an NSU HPD student, you will receive a 20% tuition discount on M.B.A. courses.
Need More Information?
Contact Cal Futterman, M.Ed., Assistant Director - Graduate Admissions, cf1095@nova.edu, (954) 262-5090