Explore Alliance for Physician Curriculum

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The program curriculum is tailored to the specific needs of physician leaders, with courses focused on healthcare policy, finance, strategy, law, and management. The curriculum also includes a focus on leadership development, with courses on informatics, communication, teamwork, negotiation, and emotional intelligence. In addition to traditional classroom learning, the program also includes experiential learning opportunities such as healthcare consulting projects and executive coaching.

The Executive MBA with an Emphasis in Healthcare Leadership and Management (for Physicians) is provided by the Alliance for Physician Leadership (APL) program in the Naveen Jindal School of Management. The APL Executive MBA is a 54-credit-hour program designed specifically for senior physicians in leadership roles. The APL EMBA degree plan requires the completion of nine four-credit-hour residential classes that are held on campus plus six three-credit-hour classes held in an online format.

The Executive Master of Science (MS) with an emphasis in Healthcare Leadership and Management (for Physicians) is provided by the Alliance for Physician Leadership (APL) program in the Naveen Jindal School of Management. The Executive MS in Healthcare Leadership & Management is a 36-credit-hour specialized master’s degree designed specifically for senior physicians in leadership roles. The Executive MS HCLM (for Physicians) degree plan requires the completion of nine four-credit-hour residential classes that are held on campus.


Healthcare Leadership & Management Executive MBA: 54 credit hours 

Residential Curriculum (UT Dallas campus)Credits
HMGT 6401: Negotiation and Conflict Management in Healthcare4
HMGT 6402: Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations4
HMGT 6403: Medical Cost and Performance Management4
HMGT 6404: Quality and Performance Improvement in Healthcare4
HMGT 6405: Healthcare Information Management and Technology4
HMGT 6406: Strategic Management of Healthcare Organizations4
HMGT 6407: Healthcare Policy and Regulation4
HMGT 6408: Competencies of Effective Leaders4
HMGT 6410: Leading in Complex Organizations4
Online CurriculumCredits
OPRE 6301: Statistics and Data Analysis3
OPRE 6302: Operations Management3
MKT 6301: Marketing Management3
FIN 6301: Financial Management3
MECO 6303: Business Economics3
IMS 6365: Cross-Cultural Management Analysis3


Master of Science (MS) in Healthcare Leadership & Management: 36 credit hours  

Students have the option of pursuing the Master of Science (MS) in Healthcare Leadership & Management degree rather than completing the full MBA degree. The MS in Healthcare Leadership & Management is a 36-credit-hour degree, awarded after completion of the (9) four-credit-hour residential classes.  


Graduate Catalog

Students are encouraged to review the UT Dallas Graduate Catalog for the most updated curriculum details.