Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline
	Bowie State University Proposal	Master of Business (M.B.A.)	Business Administration to include an AoC in Healthcare Administration and Informatics	11/29/2026
Business Administration to include an AoC in Healthcare Administration and Informatics Program Description
Graduates will be able to: <br>1. Demonstrate advanced analytical, financial, and strategic decision-making skills. <br>2. Apply data analytics and enterprise AI tools to solve complex, unstructured business problems. <br>3. Lead diverse, cross-functional teams and manage organizational change effectively. <br>4. Integrate ethical reasoning, corporate social responsibility, and DEI principles into managerial practice. <br>5. Communicate complex strategic and technical information effectively across organizational levels. <br>6. Demonstrate domain-specific expertise in one of the five concentration areas: Healthcare Administration &amp; Informatics <br>a. Analyze a health information system or health data source and evaluate its adequacy to support a specified healthcare management decision, including data quality, interoperability, and privacy constraints. <br>b. Develop a project plan for a healthcare information systems or operational initiative, specifying scope, schedule, resources, stakeholders, and risk mitigation appropriate to a regulated care environment. <br>c. Apply analytic methods to population or public health data and translate the findings into an actionable recommendation for a healthcare organization. <br>d. Evaluate a workforce or human resource challenge in a healthcare delivery setting and recommend an evidence-based management response. <br>e. Concentration outcome assessment sites and curriculum mapping are documented in the BSU MBA Assurance of Learning and Five-Year Strategic Assessment Plan (September 2026).