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Online MBA in Healthcare Administration

Home : Academics : Benson School of Business : Online MBA in Healthcare Administration

Advanced Education Designed by Healthcare Professionals.

You want to advance your career in Healthcare Administration, but it’s hard to get that second degree you need. What if there was a way you could reach a new level of success? And what if you could do it in your free time—with a little bit of good old-fashioned hard work?

Our MBA in Healthcare Administration is 100% online—giving you the flexibility you need to earn while you learn. If you think that means you’re missing out on classroom experiences, think again: we’ve partnered with a growing hospital system to make sure you get valuable, real-life experiences during your studies. 

Our faculty has been there and knows what it takes to cut it in the industry. Some of what you’ll learn from them includes:

  • How to use technology and statistical techniques to analyze data for effective decision making
  • How to apply microeconomic principles, practices, applications and techniques to healthcare issues
  • How healthcare reform impacts information systems
  • How to drive organizational change

Ready to become a valuable addition to the healthcare industry? Take the first step and apply today.

*We require students hoping to enroll in this concentration to be currently working within a healthcare setting, healthcare-related organization, or have prior healthcare experience.

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Online Program Start Dates

Monday, January 11, 2021
Monday, May 10, 2021

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Courses

 

2018 Most Affordable Online Colleges for Master's in Healthcare Administration

 

At a Glance

Program Credit Hours
36 credits (12 courses)

Course Length
7 weeks per course

Average Completion Time
24 months

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Program Format
Online

Cost per credit hour
$565

Total Cost
$20,340

* Total Cost (cost per credit hour x total credit hours) is provided to aid in program comparison only. All stated financial information is subject to change. Total Cost does not include book and material costs.

Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (Candidate)
Read more about accreditation.

MBA Leveling Courses

For MBA candidates whose undergraduate degree is in a field other than business or have not met prerequisite courses for the program, academic leveling courses should be completed to provide a comprehensive review of all the foundational material associated with the degree program.

Learn more about MBA Leveling Courses

Final Examination — At the end of the program, students may be required to complete a comprehensive examination designated by the program. Students should consult the School of Business for specific details and requirements.

Career Paths with Your MBA in Healthcare

At the helm of every successful organization is a strong leader or group of leaders. This degree program helps you sharpen your natural skills to fit team leadership and management roles in the following healthcare fields:

  • Hospitals
  • Physician practices
  • Home healthcare
  • Nursing homes and elder care facilities
  • Outpatient care centers
  • Rehabilitation facilities
  • Mental Health centers

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“Working mainly with inpatients and being in the lower ranks of management, I attend enough meetings to hear about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), population health etc... This class was very informative and challenged me immensely.”

Thomas Moore, current student speaking about one of the healthcare management courses

Admission Requirements for Master of Business Administration

  • Submitted application
  • $25 application fee
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Experience in a healthcare setting of at least one year (healthcare administration concentration student only)
  • GPA of 2.7 or better on all undergraduate coursework or on the final 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
  • If GPA is less than 2.7 but better than 2.5, you may be granted conditional admission if approved by the Admission Committee
  • If GPA is less than 2.5 and upon approval of the Admission Committee, you may take the GMAT and present a score of 450 or greater for consideration. Admission to the program is not guaranteed by taking the GMAT.
  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work
  • Undergraduate coursework in statistics, accounting, and economics. If your undergraduate degree is in a field other than business or you have not met prerequisite courses for the program, academic leveling courses should be completed to provide a comprehensive review of all the foundational material associated with the degree program. Learn more about academic leveling courses.
  • Applicants for whom English is a second language, applicant must submit an official TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper test), 213 (computer test) or equivalent evidence of proficiency in English.

Have any questions? We can help. Connect with an admissions representative at 877-644-5557 or  .

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