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Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration

South University’s Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration degree program at the Columbia campus is designed to prepare graduates to seek employment in a leadership role in the healthcare field. As part of the healthcare administration degree, the coursework combines business knowledge and the needs of the healthcare field together to provide students with the opportunity to learn management and leadership skills to guide those under them and make high-level decisions in challenging circumstances.
The healthcare administration degree focuses on increasing the competencies to better manage the unique challenges of healthcare and business management. The healthcare administration program focuses on preparing graduates to interpret the knowledge in healthcare management principles and content, evaluate the impact of healthcare policy and law on the delivery and services provided by the industry, integrate market research with strategic planning in healthcare, assess managerial and leadership challenges in healthcare, and demonstrate the ability to communicate and present information that is concise, clear, organized, supported, and persuasive in a professional manner appropriate to the healthcare industry.
The hybrid format includes online coursework and on-campus sessions held one Saturday per course. This combines the independence of online study with the face-to-face aspects of campus classes.
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 on-campus, in-person class, which meets on a Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
The following business programs at South University, Columbia, the Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management, 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
Offered at Atlanta, Austin, Columbia, Montgomery, Online Programs, Richmond, Savannah, Tampa, Virginia Beach, and West Palm Beach.
Note: Not all Online Program offerings are available to residents of all U.S. states. Please contact an admissions representative for further information.
The Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration (MBA-HCA) program develops leaders who are forward-thinking, ethical healthcare leaders with core business competencies to drive innovation and make data-informed decisions. Building on the MBA foundational courses, the healthcare administration specialization provides targeted coursework and relevant learning experiences that prepare graduates to excel in the strategic and operational complexities within the healthcare industry.
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 |
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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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Campuses offer flexible learning formats* including: on-campus, virtual instructions, and online courses.
*Clinical, practicum, and externship requirements exist in certain programs and require field experiences. Learning formats may not be flexible.
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