Pearson : The George Washington University, Pearson Extend Online Master’s Degree Partnership

18 Mar 2021published at 03:56 PM GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Pearson and the George Washington University (GW) announced an eight-year extension of their online master's degree partnership. This renewal ensures their online Master of Business Administration in Healthcare, currently ranked #20 in the nation according to US News & World Report, will continue to offer students a flexible, high-quality path to enter or advance in rapidly growing healthcare career fields.

The comprehensive online Healthcare MBA program is designed for working professionals seeking become the next generation of managers in the field. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the broad category of medical and health services managers is expected to grow 32% from 2019 to 2029, with more than 133,200 new jobs created. That growth is much faster than the average for all occupations. Through this program, Healthcare MBA graduates are well-prepared for a variety of senior-level positions in healthcare management, clinical practice and the startup space.

'From the beginning of our relationship with the George Washington University, we have seen a partner dedicated to developing healthcare leaders in a flexible program that is built for busy professionals,' said Tom ap Simon, president, virtual learning, Pearson. 'This extension reaffirms our shared commitment to excellence leading the transformation of graduate education and how the healthcare industry will evolve as the world embraces a post-pandemic environment with a forward-looking model.'

'I am delighted that we are extending our partnership with Pearson and recruiting the best and brightest in our Healthcare MBA, which attracts extraordinarily talented and experienced students interested in enhancing their skills and network to lead in this essential industry,' said Anuj Mehrotra, dean for the School of Business, the George Washington University.

Pearson partners with over 40 higher education institutions around the world, supporting approximately 350 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs, in addition to certificates and non-credit-bearing credentials.

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In the heart of the nation's capital with additional programs in Virginia, the George Washington University was created by an Act of Congress in 1821. Today, GW is the largest institution of higher education in the District of Columbia. The university offers comprehensive programs of undergraduate and graduate liberal arts study, as well as degree programs in medicine, public health, law, engineering, education, business and international affairs. Each year, GW enrolls a diverse population of undergraduate, graduate and professional students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and more than 130 countries.