About the MBA Program - Health Track

Program Learning Outcomes: MBA

Track Learning Outcomes: MBA in Health 

The MBA in Health track is designed for leaders of health service organizations who find themselves managing their organizations without having had the benefit of previous formal management training.  

This degree track offers a new model for training leaders for the health care industry by providing them not just with the necessary business frameworks and tools, but also a broad understanding of the challenges and opportunities posed by this rapidly transforming sector.

MBA in Health follows a trimestral schedule. 

PLO1: Demonstrate proficiency in the foundational skills of management
PLO2: Demonstrate proficiency in the functional management disciplines
PLO3: Create an integrative management plan that integrates the core functional courses, as well as Responsible Business perspectives and Digital Transformation requirements
PLO4: Assemble a leadership portfolio that demonstrates how they have practiced their leadership skills based on Ignatian values
PLO5: Demonstrate proficiency in the specialized disciplines of chosen electives

TLO1: Demonstrate proficiency in the foundational skills of management applied and made relevant in the management of health care systems
TLO2: Demonstrate proficiency in the functional management disciplines in situations applied and made relevant in the management of health care systems
TLO3: Create an integrative management plan that integrates the core functional courses, as well as Responsible Business perspectives and Digital Transformation requirements
TLO4: Assemble a leadership portfolio that demonstrates how they have practiced their leadership skills based on Ignatian values
TLO5: Demonstrate proficiency in the specialized disciplines of chosen electives
 

Distinctive Features

Curriculum

• Specialized program providing management education to professionals who would like to pursue careers leading to top management positions in health care organizations
• Modular approach, with specified daily learning outcomes, activities and assignment
• Focused not just on theories and techniques but also on values and personal transformation
• Requires a total of 14 courses (42 units in total) made up of 12 core courses and 2 electives
• Non-thesis program, with an integrating Strategic Management paper as the terminal requirement

Program Delivery

• MBA in Health is a cohort-based, and is offered on a part-time basis. All classes are offered either on Saturdays.
• The learning mode is hybrid: a combination of asynchronous sessions via the Canvas learning management system; synchronous online sessions via Zoom; and onsite/flex sessions.
• MBA in Health follows a trimestral schedule; the entire program can be completed in seven trimesters of 14 weeks each, or a total of two years and four months.
• Students can take up to two courses per trimester.
• MBA in Health is offered at the AGSB main campus in Rockwell Center, Makati City.
   

The MBA in Health Track Curriculum

General Description

MBA in Health consists of the following courses:

1. Major Course	12 units
   Core Courses in Management	21 units
   Electives	6 units
   Integrating Course	3 units
   Total	42 units

    

The MBA in Health Track Course Sequence

Course Descriptions

1. Major Courses

Principles and Concepts in Health and Development (MBPCHDEV)

• This core course provides a foundation for the Philippine health system, introducing students to concepts of health, development, and social determinants of health. It analyzes the components and stakeholders of the health system to foster a coherent understanding of its workings and to identify opportunities for reform.

Managerial Epidemiology (MBEPIDEM)

• This course introduces graduate students to the use of epidemiology in management and decision-making for health care. It covers methods for measuring health needs, evaluating health programs and policies, and applying epidemiological principles to strategic planning and quality management.

Health, Culture and Society (MHCULSOC)

• This course examines health issues through a social science lens, focusing on cultural competence and medical pluralism. It surveys various medical systems, particularly in the Philippines, to explore diverse meanings, beliefs, and practices around health and illness. The course also analyzes how macro-structures and institutions shape healthcare systems.

Health Economics for Managers (MBHEAECO)

• This introductory course applies economic principles to the health sector, covering both microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts. It provides a framework for understanding the Philippine health system, analyzing health care policies, and evaluating interventions, with a focus on the allocation of limited resources. 

   

2. Core Courses

Ethics in Health Care (MHETHICS)

• This course introduces business ethics with a focus on its application in health care. It aims to help students examine moral values, understand the development of moral character, and use a model for ethical reasoning to analyze dilemmas in healthcare and business.

Dynamics of Leadership (MHDYLEAD)

• This course introduces students to leadership practices, guiding them to reflectively process leadership patterns in their personal and professional lives. It emphasizes critical thinking, ethics- based decision-making, and the drafting of a personal leadership development plan.

Principles and Dynamics of Management (MHMANPRI)

• This course introduces fundamental management concepts, skills, and techniques necessary to cope with the challenges of a fast-paced global business environment. The course covers management functions, paradigms, and emerging trends, as well as the application of analytical tools for effective management.

Marketing Management (MHMARKMA)

• This course provides a comprehensive understanding of marketing fundamentals and their application in the modern economy. It focuses on formulating and implementing marketing strategies related to market research, product and service management, pricing, and promotion while considering the impact of competition, digital technologies, and social responsibility.

Financial Management (MHFINMAN)

• This course focuses on decision-making under uncertainty for corporate financial management in healthcare institutions. It uses a problem-solving methodology to illustrate theories and tools for financial decisions. The course also addresses ethical issues and dilemmas faced by financial managers, with an emphasis on the primary mission of patient service.

Operations Management (MHOPEMAN)

• This course covers an in-depth study of specific Operations Management (OM) philosophies, concepts, trends, tools, and techniques to highlight the importance of OM in a manufacturing or service organization's pursuit of strategic goals and objectives. It focuses on strategic and tactical issues covering quality management, process management, and supply chain management as applied to healthcare. The course also focuses on the managerial, ethical, and social implications of OM decisions.

Human Resource Management (MHHUMRES)

• This course focuses on aligning Human Resource Management (HRM) practices with organizational goals and values. It presents a fresh perspective on HR's role as a strategic partner and change agent, addressing topics such as reward systems, performance management, and recruitment from a strategic standpoint to build a competitive advantage.
   

3. Electives

Corporate Governance (MHCORPGOV)

• This course introduces students to corporate governance with local and global practical perspectives. It presents a case study approach to various governance practices and challenges, focusing on ASEAN integration and globalization. The course tasks students to explore the dynamics of corporate governance and how it adds value to organizations.

Entrepreneurship (MHENTREP)

• This course inspires entrepreneurship by examining contemporary entrepreneurs and providing sound principles, concepts, and evaluation techniques. It assesses entrepreneurial capability, resource requirements, and risks to increase the likelihood of strategic success. The course is designed for those seeking an alternative to employment who are ready to face the challenges of starting their own businesses.

Health Informatics (MHHINFO)

• The course will provide students concepts and tools in managing technology in health. The management of information has become a key competitive advantage among healthcare enterprises. New technologies such as the Internet and mobile have given rise to new channels of delivery.

Electronic Commerce (MH-ECOMME)

• This course is designed to guide managers through embracing the benefits of e-commerce for customers, employees, and shareholders. It covers the design of e-commerce architectures, evaluation of suppliers, and management of projects to create competitive advantage. The course also discusses the role of senior management, ethical principles, the Philippines’ Electronic Commerce Law, and the role of e-commerce in nation-building.

Investment and Portfolio Management (MHINVEMA)

• This course applies the principles of investment analysis and portfolio management to corporate and personal finance. It covers the investment process, risk and return management strategies, and ethical considerations in investment decisions.

Leading Organizational Change (MHLEADOC)

• This course is designed to strengthen your thinking and practice in organizational change. You will learn to diagnose, plan, and lead an organization that is always ready for change, focusing not just on a specific change but on transforming your organization into an adaptive one that continually senses and adapts.

Lean Six Sigma (MH6-SIGMA)

• This course covers Lean and Six Sigma concepts for both manufacturing and service businesses. It is a data-driven, process-oriented approach focused on reducing waste and minimizing defects to increase profitability and customer satisfaction. The course provides an overview of Lean, Six Sigma, and the DMAIC problem-solving methodologies.

Project Management (MHPROJMA)

• This course provides a framework for effective project management and leadership. Students will use appropriate tools and concepts to handle complex problems encountered when planning and executing projects. The course also covers the core processes for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects.

Supply Chain Management (MHSUPMAN)

• This course explores management philosophies, concepts, and tools for integrating activities from material procurement to final product distribution. It covers managerial processes that span internal functions and link suppliers, partners, distributors, and customers. The course also addresses the operational, logistical, technological, and administrative aspects of supply chains from a business strategy and global competition perspective.

Note that Elective Courses are under constant development. There will be new ones not yet listed at the time of publishing this catalogue. 

 

4. Integrating Course

Integrative Exam (MHINTEXM)

• The integrative exam, as the title indicates, integrates learning from the core courses to enable the student to complete the preparation for the capstone course. 

Strategic Management (MBSTRAMA)

• This capstone course enables learners to develop and implement strategic, cross-functional decisions. It integrates knowledge from other MBA courses and focuses on strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. The course aims to strengthen strategic thinking and promote ethical business decisions, corporate social responsibility, and nation-building.
   

Contact Details

Program Director: Ayedee Ace M. Domingo, II, MD, MBA
Administrative Assistant: Owie Ferrer
Email: mba-health.gsb@ateneo.edu

Office Hours
Monday 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Tuesday 12:00pm:- 8:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 4:00pm