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Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration
In South University’s online* Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration degree, you have the opportunity to gain practical business knowledge and skills and how to apply them in a healthcare setting**. Through the coursework, you’ll have the opportunity to learn many different topics, including financial management, law and ethics, marketing, human resources, health policy, and strategic planning to improve healthcare delivery systems. Through case studies and faculty-led discussions, you’ll examine healthcare system organizational models, learn impactful communication and leadership styles, and study best practices for long and short-term decision-making in the healthcare industry. By earning your healthcare administration degree online, you can have flexible classwork that accommodates your schedule.
*Online programs, including all clinical/medical programs, can have an in-person clinical, practicum, or externship experience that may not be flexible.
**South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
The following business programs at South University, Online Programs, 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
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 |
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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.
Online Classroom
Haven’t experienced online learning before or wondering what it’s like to earn your degree online at South University? While the mode of learning is different from the traditional classroom experience with added convenience and flexibility, we hold the same high standards of academic excellence in the online classroom.
South University’s online programs combine a curriculum designed for student outcomes and a classroom designed for flexibility and engagement. Our online classroom learning platform, Brightspace, provides you with a host of features to enhance your learning experience, including:
- Advanced media content
- Personalized navigation
- Simplified online learning atmosphere
- Access to digital books
- Emailing and instant messaging options
We provide more than just an online classroom, bringing a range of campus experiences and services online. In addition, the online classroom is accessible on the go via mobile devices and with tools like the Pulse App. Pulse helps you stay connected and on track with your course by providing a number of features such as course calendars, readings and assignments, feedback and grades, and announcements.
Read more about online requirements here.
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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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