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Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration
Master of Business Administration in
Healthcare Administration (MBA HCA) | 48 Credits
College of Business
South University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Administration at the Atlanta campus is designed to prepare leaders who are ethical and forward thinking. Our healthcare administration graduates understand how to accelerate innovation and optimize patient care, all while making data-driven decisions. The MBA HCA coursework is tied with real-world case studies and business analysis to equip you with practical experience in the strategic and operational complexities of healthcare.
Why Choose Our Program?
• Learning That Fits Your Life: Manage your life and studies with online class options.
• Graduate in as little as 15 Months1: Graduate in as little as 15 months with full-time enrollment.
• Affordable Tuition: The MBA HCA program costs under $20,0002 and you can apply for additional grants and scholarships3 to lower that cost.
• ACBSP-Accredited: The MBA HCA program is accredited through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
• Military Grants Available: Military grants are available for eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.
Your Path to Success
Discover your potential as a leader through the Healthcare Administration program. Use data-driven decisions to make informed choices in both the business and healthcare fields and build your skills for furthering your career. The tuition for the program is under $20,000 and eligible students can apply for grants and scholarships to further reduce the cost, making the Healthcare Administration degree an affordable option for pursuing your professional goals.
How You’ll Learn: Hybrid Format—At our campuses, each five-week course features four weeks of online classes and one on-campus Saturday session.4
1Average time to completion is based on successful, continuous, and full-time enrollment.
2Assumes successful progression through the program. Additional charges will apply for retaking any courses.
3Please see Financial Aid to understand full eligibility and condition requirements. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
4The MBA HCA hybrid program has an in-person component that may not be flexible.
Complete in as few as
15 Months
Average time to completion is based on successful continuous full-time enrollment.
Per Credit Hour
$415
For the Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration hybrid program.
Complete in as little as 12 classes
$19,920
No additional fees.
Online & on-campus
Hybrid Program
5-week online courses with 1 Saturday on-campus, in-person class.
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
The following business programs at South University, Atlanta, Master of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs ([ACBSP] 11520 West 119th Street; Overland Park, KS 66213; 913-339-9356; www.acbsp.org).
Admission Requirements
Admissions criteria for the Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration (MBA-HCA)
Graduate Admissions - Masters level
Prospective students are required to submit the following:
- Completion of application for admission
- Official transcripts for bachelor or graduate degree within 5 weeks of the class start date (refer to Conditional Acceptance). (All credentials earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a NACES or AICE-member credential evaluation service). Please speak with an admissions representative for more information.
Note: See program notes and specific requirements below for each graduate - masters level degree program
Specific requirements for admission to classified graduate status are:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- A 2.0 overall grade point average or higher on completed requirements for the baccalaureate degree, or an earned graduate degree from an accredited institution.
- Or South University Doctor of Pharmacy students with a Pharm.D cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher who are approved for concurrent enrollment in the MBA-HCA program are eligible to enroll in classes after completing 120 hours of coursework, i.e. after Pharmacy Quarter 4.
- Completion of application for admission.
For additional admissions information please see the admissions section here.
Course Requirements
In October 2025 all campuses, except Online Programs, will offer a hybrid 10-week quarter program.
Choose three of the following:
Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Apply leadership and management models to effectively govern the delivery of healthcare services worldwide.
Analyze relevant healthcare policies and solutions on specific healthcare services.
Examine healthcare-specific research, information, and case studies to promote information literacy and solve industry-related challenges
Communicate healthcare solutions using strong written, research, and analytical skills supported by appropriate information technologies.
Career Outlook
These are some of the career options* you can explore when you have earned your degree:
- Healthcare Administrator/Practice Administrator Hospital Administrator/Corporate Development
- Manager/ Policy Analyst/Researcher
- Healthcare Operations/Facilities Management
*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
Student Attrition
MBA-HCA Student Achievement
| Graduating Class |
||
| Class of 2021 | Class of 2022 | |
| Entering class size | 55 | 48 |
| Withdraw Rate | 38.18% | 18.75% |
| Graduation rate | 61.80% | 79.20% |
This represents data as of 05/05/2025
- Graduation Rate Calculation: Number of students who completed the program divided by the cohort start size. Graduation rate is 150% of program length.
- Withdraw Rate Calculation: Number of students who withdraw from program divided by cohort start size.
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