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Degree Overview

Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration

Raschelle Gordon receiving her MBA diploma at a South University graduation ceremony
Raschelle Gordon, Online MBA in Healthcare Administration South University, Class of 2022

The Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration degree is designed to provide a foundation of leadership skills to seek healthcare positions*. By combining business sensibilities with healthcare leadership, the healthcare administration degree program provides students the opportunity to learn management skills and decision making skills. The coursework includes high-level business courses to help students analyze data, and a specialization in healthcare administration and capstone courses.

*South University does not promise or guarantee employment.

 

Admission Requirements

Please see the South University academic catalog for program specific admissions requirements.

 

 

Career Outlook

Graduates of the MBA in Healthcare Administration program are equipped with the knowledge and skills for problem analysis, team and group leadership and the execution of effective solutions in various business situations. The MBA Healthcare specialization is designed for students interested in management careers in facilities such as:

  • hospitals
  • federal, state, and county health programs
  • pharmaceutical companies
  • healthcare companies
  • medical laboratories
  • medical billing companies
  • health education and training companies

Course Requirements

Outcomes

After completing the MBA in Healthcare Administration program, you should be able to:

• Integrate and apply business and healthcare concepts specific to structures and governance, finance, and the delivery of healthcare within the U.S. system.

• Evaluate and analyze the impact healthcare policies may have on healthcare services.

• Display proficiency in critical thinking, information literacy skills and knowledge in healthcare-specific research, problem-solving, and case-study analysis.

• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, including appropriate technological skills for writing, research, and analytic papers.

Success Stories

Outstanding Education for Remarkable Careers

We're committed to helping our graduates make an impact in their professional and personal lives. We applaud our alumni and the difference they make. Check out what some of our healthcare graduates have to say.

Jennifer DAngelo 2018
Jennifer DAngelo Grad Alumni
'05
Bachelor of Health Sciences-South University, Online Programs

“I needed a program that would support my professional and academic goals in addition to understanding my family obligations. South University did that and so much more. South University and their compassionate staff and educators never stopped encouraging me to follow my dreams. From helping me with class schedule adjustments to providing financial aid services, they always assisted me in my time of need.”

Jessica Patel 2009
Jessica Patel Grad Alumni
Class of '09
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management-South University, Savannah

“I was really seeking a more productive environment, and the possibility of one-on-one relationships with professors, and I've found it. At South, I have a number of favorite teachers, and I simply feel like I belong here because I'm surrounded by kind, friendly people -- and especially by professors who are helpful and accessible! I think I have really good role models for my work, and how I want to see myself in the workplace someday.”

John Fulton 2009
John Fulton Grad Alumni
Class of '09
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management-South University, Savannah

“As soon as I got here, I really felt like the  courses suited my personality.”

Julie Long 2012
Julie Long Grad Alumni
Class of '12
Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management-South University, Atlanta

“I develop business plans, new services and service lines to bring in new business for the hospital, so I work on proposals and projects all the time, which is just what we did in my healthcare finance class. I was also able to apply what I learned in my human resources class to the workplace and implement it immediately.”

Jason Miller 2017
Jason Miller Grad Alumni
Class of '17
Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapy Assistant

“South University pushed me hard - to the limits of my mental capacity - and that brought out the best in me.”

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

The following business programs at South University, Montgomery, 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).