Partnership Academic Programs

AMA currently offers many degrees that fit into the career plans of numerous students in the field of Healthcare Management, IT, Biotechnology, and Business, along with limited engineering programs. Many of these programs are offered through AMA’s US associated partner universities and institutions. Those academic programs include Masters Degrees, Bachelor Degrees, Associate Degrees, and Diploma Programs.

Master Degrees
• Master (MBA) in Healthcare Management

MBA in Healthcare Management – for International Medical Graduates (junior doctors)

MBA in Healthcare Management Program – for International Medical Graduates (junior doctors)

International doctors holding MBBS or MD or equivalent medical degree candidates are welcome to join our Master (MBA) in Healthcare Management Program, with optional practical training.

• Candidates with the MBBS or MD or an equivalent medical degree can enroll in the MBA Degree in Healthcare Management with optional practical training. [Candidates can complete the program within 12 months to 16 months, depending upon the candidate’s academic background and area of interest].

• Candidates can control their own futures by tailoring their Master’s Degree (MBA) in Healthcare Management to meet their professional goals. They also have the option of taking UCMLE step 1, step 2, and step 3 exams. They also have the option of applying for a US medical residency, then moving on to obtain a US medical license. They may also follow qualify for executive positions in the high-demand field of Healthcare Management, which is also a very lucrative option.

MBA in Healthcare Management degree with the optional practical training:

Candidates with MBBS or MD or equivalent foreign medical degree background who enroll at AMA’s partner Herzing University’s MBA in Healthcare Management program must, at minimum, complete a total of 33 +3 credits, including elective courses in Healthcare Management. This program, candidates can complete the MBA degree in 12 to 16 months. (Students must meet certain conditions in order to complete the program in the shorter time).

Why should a student choose the AMA medical training and Herzing MBA in healthcare Management?
AMA-Herzing has created a solid opportunity for students in the US Healthcare field by completing the Herzing MBA in Healthcare Management program, along with AMA’s optional USMLE training and the US clinical observation program. This program includes:

• A world class education and practical training opportunity in the US healthcare field during or after the program, as an option;
•Multiple start dates per year;

•A supportive and experienced faculty;

•Admissions requirements which accommodate student needs;

• Degree tracks, in which candidates can participate in the optional USMLE step 1 and step 2 exam training program, in parallel to the MBA program;

• No GMAT/GRE requirements;

• Modified bridging courses for the medical (MBBS/MD) degree holders (Some conditions may apply.);

Optional USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Program:

Candidates also have the option of simultaneously completing the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 training. (This track is NOT part of the Herzing MBA in Healthcare Management program.) AMA offers this training to groups of 8 to 15 international junior doctor candidates, which includes Basic life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). The training is conducted over sixteen weeks, which includes exam reviews and preparation, six weeks of clinical observation, and two weeks of limited practical training in the healthcare field (a total 24 weeks). Candidates can register for this optional USMLE training program after the start of regular MBA classes at an AMA’s partner Herzing University Atlanta campus.

Limited Clinical Training for Foreign Medical Graduates:

This program allows the participants to learn and improve their medical skills by observing the methods of US Clinical Care. Students will also become familiar with the American Medical System, treatment methods, patient care, etc. AMA’s US Training and Observation Program provides completion certificates that could also improve candidates’ chances for an opportunity to apply for US residency, if they are considered qualified candidates.

AMA’s US Clinical Observation and Clinical Experience program is ideal for foreign medical university graduates, as it could open doors of opportunity for candidates in their future medical careers. This program could also help candidates in becoming high-potential medical professionals, who wish to fulfill very specific US Clinical Rotation assignments, during a pre-set time frame (for those candidates who wish to do the US Medical Program residency).

AMA’s externship programs provide a hands-on US Clinical Training experience, primarily designed to match the residency program requirements for the qualified foreign medical graduates. Students having US Clinical experience could increase the number of programs to which candidates may apply.

The AMA clinical program is designed to provide candidates with an exceptional overall clinical experience in primary care, and it may also provide an introduction to various subspecialties. This program will allow candidates to participate in outpatient and inpatient rotations among our network of hospitals and clinics. Ultimately, it will allow candidates to receive clinical experience in a preferred specialty when they choose to apply for US residency.

Master of Science (MS) Degree in Biotechnology:

Biotechnology program that focuses on the application of the biological sciences, biochemistry, and genetics to the preparation of new and enhanced agricultural, environmental, clinical, and industrial products, including the commercial exploitation of microbes, plants, and animals. Includes instruction in bioinformatics, gene identification, phylogenetic and comparative genomics, bioinorganic chemistry, immunoassaying, DNA sequencing, xenotransplantation, genetic engineering, industrial microbiology, drug and biologic development, enzyme-based production processes, patent law, biotechnology management and marketing, applicable regulations, and biotechnology ethics.

Often, biotechnology is applied to develop agricultural advancements, food, and medicine. Master’s degree candidates can specialize in plant biotechnology, animal biotechnology, and applied biotechnology.

Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary, cutting-edge science that encompasses biology, plant and animal sciences and engineering. It is used as a scientific vehicle for many purposes including enhancing crop yield and quality, developing pharmaceuticals, improving health and nutrition and providing new methods for removing environmental toxins.

The field of biotechnology is growing, and so are the opportunities in this industry. There are more than 1,500 biotech companies in the United States and many of them are located right in Georgia.

MBA Program – for non-Medical graduates

MBA Program – for non-Medical graduates

Students can take control their futures by tailoring their degree programs to meet their professional goals by choosing options designed to prepare business leaders for high-demand fields such as General Business, Marketing, Global Business, Information Technology (Data Analytics/Cyber Security), and Leadership. They will acquire a variety of interdisciplinary skills in the MBA program.

Students can take control their futures by tailoring their degree programs to meet their professional goals by choosing options designed to prepare business leaders for high-demand fields such as General Business, Marketing, Global Business, Information Technology (Data Analytics/Cyber Security), and Leadership. They will acquire a variety of interdisciplinary skills in the MBA program.

Why Would a Student Choose the AMA-Midstate MBA?
This program offers students:

• The opportunity to receive a world-class education, with a global residency option;

• Multiple start dates per year, made possible through a quarter system;

•A supportive and experienced faculty;

• Admissions requirements which accommodate student needs;

• Possible waiver of the IELTS score 6.0 requirement, by taking an ESL course in the US (Other options may also be available);

• No GMAT/GRE requirements;

• Modified bridging courses for non-business Bachelor’s degree holders (Some conditions may apply.);

• The opportunity for three-year bachelor’s degree holders to join the MBA program (Some conditions may apply.);

• The possibility for candidates with a three-year Bachelor’s degree to receive a $5,000 scholarship (US dollars);

•Three months of optional practical training during or after the study period (Certain conditions may apply.).

Students with a passion for business and people are invited to join AMA’s unique and practical MBA program. AMA approaches business as both a science and an art. To succeed, students will have the opportunity to learn how to use mathematics, how to build trusting relationships, and how to lead under pressure. AMA seeks to find the best-rounded students with some work experience, giving them the opportunity to flourish in the MBA program and beyond.

How AMA Offers Students to Gain an Edge in Starting their Careers

With an AMA partner MBA, students gain knowledge and experience, along with developing strong networks, through AMA’s teaching, coaching, optional industry training experience, and international residency experience. Regarding the global market for example, AMA recognizes that international experience can mean the difference between a graduate receiving that new position, or being left behind in today’s business environment. Therefore, AMA offers students an opportunity for international residency and industry training options.

How AMA Helps Students Take their Careers to the next Level

1. Through AMA’s partner MBA program, students are not only trained in the tools and resources necessary to take their careers further, but also to make the necessary connections.
2. Recruitment and networking opportunities with various industries are available to students upon completing the MBA program.
3. A significant benefit of AMA’s partner MBA experience is that it assists students in making the connections they need with fellow students, alumni, and faculty. AMA also encourages students to take advantage of our workshops, which include:

Global Residency
AMA International Residency (optional)

The global economy is becoming more and more interdependent. Thus, business leaders, managers, and executives are faced with numerous societal and cultural challenges when conducting business internationally.

To prepare students for those challenges, the AMA International Residency program immerses MBA candidates in the global business environment, through life-altering learning experiences over a ten-day period. This program allows candidates to gain a new perspective on how businesses function within the global environment, and it allows them to gain a deeper understanding of key international economic, cultural, and regulatory environments which influence 21st century business processes.

The AMA international residency includes:

• Numerous business visits;

• Cultural tours;

• Group dinners;

• Welcome and farewell receptions;

• Free evenings to explore the cities in which events are held;

• Lectures;

The AMA international residency offers students a most memorable, rewarding, challenging, and enjoyable MBA experience with an AMA partner institution.

Additional Costs:
This optional international experience is not included in the standard tuition and fees.

Students who join AMA’s partner MBA classes will be coached and taught the skills necessary for them to become successful professionals in the twenty-first century business environment.