At a Glance
$597
Cost per Credit
33
Credit Hours
100%
Online
2-3 Years
Program LengthMBA – Healthcare Administration
Program Overview
At a Glance
$597
Cost per Credit
33
Credit Hours
100%
Online
2-3 Years
Program LengthAdvance Your Career in the Healthcare Industry
Pursue leadership opportunities in healthcare with an online MBA healthcare administration degree program from Lindenwood University. This program covers the ins and outs of the business side of healthcare, helping clinics, physician offices, hospitals, and entire healthcare systems achieve operational health to better serve the needs of patients and their families.
The healthcare emphasis for our 100% online MBA program offers coursework in healthcare-relevant areas for human resources, medical law, compliance law, business ethics, organizational management, marketing, and healthcare systems. In addition to healthcare-focused courses, the program also provides the opportunity to develop a better understanding of business in general with an exploration of essentials like statistical modeling, operations management, marketing, finance, and accounting.
Are you ready to take your business career to a leadership level in healthcare? Then you’re ready for a 100% online healthcare MBA program designed to provide the tools and leadership skills you need to succeed.
Career Outlook
Graduates with an MBA in Healthcare Administration can leverage a focused education in healthcare systems and operations to pursue leadership roles in the business side of the medical field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical and health services managers earn a median wage of $104,830 per year, while administrative services managers earn $101,870 and C-suite executives bring in $100,090 annually.
Tuition Details
The cost per credit hour for this MBA in Healthcare Management program is $597. Besides affordable tuition, we offer a generous transfer policy of up to nine credits toward your degree completion to further offset tuition costs—to save you time and money on your education!
Admissions Requirements
For admission to your MBA in Healthcare Administration program, you will need to complete your online application and submit the following documents:
- Online Application
- Résumé
- Letter of intent/personal statement, including a personal statement regarding your interest in the program and career goals
- Official undergraduate transcript(s), as well as official transcript(s) from any graduate school(s) attended with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- GMAT is not required. Applicants with a lower GPA, however, may submit official GMAT or GRE scores in lieu of the 3.0 GPA requirement. Admission based on GMAT or GRE scores is granted to students who have an official minimum GMAT score of 500 or combined GRE scores of 300. Scores should be less than five years old at the time of application. Applicants who do not meet the GPA, GMAT, or GRE thresholds may be considered for further evaluation and an interview may be required. Please discuss options with your enrollment counselor.
TRANSFER CREDITS
Lindenwood offers a generous transfer policy of up to 9 credits toward your master in business administration degree online completion to further offset tuition costs. This means you can complete your degree in as few as 21 credit hours at Lindenwood—saving you time and money on your education!
Plus, you can personalize your transfer experience through Lindenwood’s Transfer Guides. These guides are part of our articulation partnerships with area community college to help you get the most value from your transfer credit.
Curriculum Overview
Your online MBA healthcare administration program coursework reflects a real-world organizational model to equip you to for challenges in the fields of public health and healthcare systems even before you earn your degree. The courses you’ll take offer a well-rounded exploration of business, management, and leadership practices for the healthcare industry.
*these courses are provided as examples as course names may change year-to-year
Emphasis Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HCA 53000 | Human Resources in Healthcare | 3 |
| HCA 53200 | Issues in Public Healthcare Administration | 3 |
Elective Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HCA 53310 | Administration of Healthcare Law and Case Study Analysis | 3 |
| HCA 53500 | Research Methods in Healthcare | 3 |
| HCA 53710 | Medical Records, Ethics and the Law of Health Information | 3 |
| HCA 55100 | Quality Improvement and Management in Healthcare Organizations | 3 |
| HCA 55200 | Strategic Management and Marketing in Healthcare Organizations | 3 |
| HCA 58050 | Digital Medicine and Healthcare Information Systems | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an MBA in Healthcare Administration worth it?
That depends on your goals. If you want to develop strategic business, administrative, and management skills in order to pursue a lifetime of leadership success in vital private or public health enterprises, then yes, it is absolutely worth it. Discover what an online MBA Healthcare Administration degree program from Lindenwood can do for you.
What can I do with an MBA in Healthcare Administration?
MBA programs with an emphasis in healthcare administration explore a wide range of business leadership topics—from operations management to regulatory compliance—that can help prepare you for any number of leadership roles throughout the healthcare industry.
How much does an MBA in Healthcare Administration cost?
The tuition cost for your MBA in Healthcare Management comes in at $597 per credit hour—an affordable price point for a valuable graduate-level education. Your overall costs could be further diminished by transferring in relevant credit. We offer a generous transfer policy of up to nine credits to help you save time and money on your education!
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