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Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration

South University, Montgomery’s Master of Business in Healthcare Administration degree program is designed to equip the next generation of leaders with the management and leadership skills needed to handle the business challenges in the healthcare industry. Combining aspects of business management with a specialization in healthcare administration, the MBA of Healthcare Administration degree is designed to cultivate a foundation of business skills and apply those to a healthcare setting. The healthcare administration program focuses on improving 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 healthcare administration degree is taught in a hybrid format.
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, 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).
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.
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
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:
Analyze relevant healthcare policies and solutions on specific healthcare services.
Apply leadership and management models to effectively govern the delivery of healthcare services worldwide.
Communicate healthcare solutions using strong written, research, and analytical skills supported by appropriate information technologies.
Examine healthcare-specific research, information, and case studies to promote information literacy and solve industry-related challenges
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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