Juliette Buchanan wanted to go back to school to develop her career and make a positive impact in the healthcare field,
but two obstacles prevented her from reaching those goals: She was wary of taking on the debt associated with advancing her education and, as an introvert, felt hesitant to position herself for leadership roles.
Nonetheless, Juliette applied and was accepted to the MBA in Healthcare Management online program at Fitchburg State University. A former coworker highly recommended Fitchburg State, and Juliette’s research confirmed that the program met her requirements of affordability and accelerated time to completion.
The concern regarding debt cleared up when Juliette received an email encouraging her to apply for the Risepoint Joseph McAloon Memorial Scholarship, a financial need-based scholarship awarded to outstanding online MBA students at Fitchburg State. That email, she said, “was life-changing.”
“It really made me want it even more — to succeed and to show that I could do this,” she said. “It was just nice to have people reach out and know that you are capable, and [they] have faith in you.”
Originally from Seattle, Juliette now lives in Douglas, Massachusetts, and works at the Veterans Health Administration as a contract specialist. Continuing her education has unlocked new possibilities for career growth, empowering Juliette to work toward the change she’d like to see in healthcare. The MBA program also gave her the confidence to take on leadership roles in her volunteer work.
“Being a leader has always scared me, but also fascinated me at the same time,” Juliette said. “I didn’t think it was something that I could do. But as I really got to think about it and continue with my education, I realized … why not?”
The program’s coursework has already helped improve Juliette’s leadership and organizational abilities, two valuable qualities she is applying at her current job as she continues to elevate her skillset even more while pursuing her degree and a 2025 graduation. She finds her professors knowledgeable, helpful, and invested in her success.
Juliette has advice for anyone on the fence about completing an online program.
“Making that initial commitment to dedicate yourself to higher education is the hardest part,” she said. “I found that if you take one step at a time, it gets easier. I can’t believe that I’m close to actually finishing something that was just a dream a little while ago.”
Prepare for Leadership Roles and Develop the Skills Needed To Initiate Positive Changes in the Healthcare Industry
Healthcare is a high-growth marketplace encompassing organizations ranging from hospitals to biotech firms. Our Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management online program readies you for a variety of advanced roles, with coursework covering healthcare marketing, legal and ethical issues, finance, and healthcare economics. Curriculum also covers management content applied to healthcare, including leadership, communication, motivation, and decision-making.
With fast completion times and 100% online coursework, each of our accelerated online MBA programs is designed for working professionals like you, so you can balance your academics, work, and personal life as you gain career-expanding skills and credentials.
What Can You Do With an MBA in Healthcare Management
Earning your MBA in Healthcare Management online prepares you for leadership roles in healthcare, such as:
- Clinical Manager
- Director of Client Relationships
- Health Information Director
- Hospital Administrator
- Medical Director
- Operations Manager
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Regulatory Affairs Manager
Gain the Tools To Advance and Succeed in Virtually Any Industry With an Online MBA
Led by the same renowned faculty who teach on campus, our accelerated, 100% online MBA programs are affordable and applicable, with an emphasis on real-world experience.
Fitchburg State University offers a variety of concentrations, allowing you to tailor your business degree to fit your career goals, strengths, and personal interests. In addition to healthcare management, our programs include concentrations in accounting, business analytics management, finance, human resources management, management, marketing, and supply chain management.
Reasons To Consider Fitchburg State for Your Online MBA Program
Fast completion times: Earn your MBA online in as few as 12 months.
100% online coursework: Your coursework is accessible 24/7, so you can work toward your degree on your schedule from anywhere with an internet connection.
Affordable tuition: Keep your budget intact by paying tuition one course at a time.
Accredited: Fitchburg State University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
Risepoint Joseph McAloon Memorial Scholarship
Named in honor of Professor Joseph McAloon, who taught business courses at Fitchburg State University from 1984 until his death in April 2019, the Risepoint Joseph McAloon Memorial Scholarship is awarded to outstanding students who seek to enroll or continue in Fitchburg State’s online MBA program. The scholarship award covers all tuition and fees to complete one full 30-credit-hour online MBA concentration. Find out more about the McAloon Scholarship here.
