Mini-MBA in Senior Living

• Unit 1: Tensions and Dilemmas Facing Healthcare: The Forces of Healthcare Economics
• Unit 2: Drive Performance Through High-Impact Business Strategy
• Unit 3: Delivering Value Through World-Class Operations
• Unit 4: Gain a Competitive Edge Through Strategic Human Capital Management
• Unit 5: Leveraging Budgets for Better Healthcare
• Unit 6: Making Strong Decisions Through Financial Investment Fluency
• Unit 7: Strong, Agile Organizations: Thriving in Change
• Unit 8: Change the Game: The Science of Influence
• Unit 9: Building the Right Team: Talent Acquisition and Retention
• Unit 10: In the Arena: Interpersonal Communications, Difficult Conversations, and Emotional Agility
• Unit 11: The Heart of a Champion: Resilience and Awareness
• Unit 12: Human-Centered Design: From Starting Blocks to Finish Line (Capstone Project)

Among other skills, you will learn to:

• Integrate foundational theory in economics, finance, accounting and operations into senior living business practice with confidence
• Utilize cash, human capital, other resources and their flow to impact positive change in your organization 
• Confidently and fluently communicate about aspects of business administration with all levels and units in your organization
• Make strategic decisions that enhance the performance of yourself and others
• Exercise your mindset and influence the mindset of others to achieve greatness
• Apply modern tools of business administration to solve real challenges and positively impact the trajectory of older adult service industry and their clientele
• Foster a culture of agility and adaptability to apply to the fast-paced environment of the senior living sector

The Mini-MBA in Senior Living is an opportunity for professionals wanting to further their understanding of the business of healthcare in the context of senior living and to identify and overcome the unique obstacles and challenges faced in the senior living sector.

Professionals who will benefit most from this certificate are:

• Senior living professionals working in senior care and geriatrics wanting to gain a solid basis of management, business, and administrative knowledge that is crucial to moving into management or senior-management roles
• Professionals working in administration and operations wishing to gain contextual insights into senior healthcare
• Experienced professionals, including executives, directors and MBA and MHA degree holders looking to transition into leadership roles in the senior living sector
• Senior management professionals and executives already working in the senior living space looking to gain further contextual knowledge to optimize operations and patient care within their health system
• Senior living professionals considering applying for a full MBA program who wish to sample aspects of a full degree before fully committing (Graduates will be able to count four credits to be used within the University of Arizona system)

Don’t see yourself in the above-mentioned roles? We recommend that you inquire with us to discuss your unique situation with your dedicated Enrollment Advisor.

OpusVi™ and Eller Executive Education created this remarkable program with healthcare, business and sports experts to meet the unique needs of today’s senior living professionals working in the senior living sector. 

• Accessible: The learning content is 100% online and designed for remote learning, offering an engaging experience.
• Guided: An expert instructor gives you frequent feedback on self-reflective exercises and discussions.
• Social: You’ll study in a cohort of senior living professionals, allowing you to build a community to help your community.
• Relevant: Developed with experienced healthcare leaders and world-class athletes
• Asynchronous: Study on your own schedule
• Bite-sized: 4 hours of study per week