UAB Creates Executive Doctor of Science in Administration

UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham) will establish a new Executive Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) in Administration within the School of Health Professions, according to action taken by the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama System. The degree will train a new generation of health care leaders incorporating analytical skills required to manage today’s complex health care organizations.

April 22, 2008

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham) will establish a new Executive Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) in Administration within the School of Health Professions, according to action taken by the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama System. The degree will train a new generation of health care leaders incorporating analytical skills required to manage today's complex health care organizations.

The program will combine distance learning and on-campus instruction, to facilitate participation by working executives throughout Alabama and the nation. Beginning in June of 2009, the degree program will enroll at least 12 executives per year in the course of study.

The new degree will be closely related to and build upon the existing Doctor of Philosophy in Administration-Health Services program at UAB. That program, and the related Master of Science in Health Administration, have attracted students from throughout the United States and worldwide. The new Executive D.Sc. will offer an applied instructional component to complement the academic Ph.D. program. More information can be obtained by emailing phdha@uab.edu.