Healthcare Administration

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Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration

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Master of Business Administration in
Healthcare Administration (MBA HCA) | 48 Credits
College of Business

The Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration program at South University, Richmond is designed to prepare students to be forward-thinking, ethical leaders who accelerate innovation by making data-driven decisions. They also work to optimize patient care by studying business analysis and real-world case studies to help them formulate a strategic approach to managing the unique challenges of healthcare.

Why Choose Our Program?

• Learning That Fits Your Life: Keep moving forward in your personal and educational goals with our online class options.
• Graduate in as little as 15 Months¹: Students enrolled full-time in the MBA HCA program can expect to complete the program in as little as 15 months.
• Affordable Tuition: The initial tuition is under $20,000²; additional grants and scholarships³ may be applied to lower the 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

The Healthcare Administration program is designed to prepare our students to manage the unique challenges they may face as a leader in both business and healthcare fields and helps them elevate their strategic thinking as they learn to optimize patient care. With tuition under $20,000 and you may be eligible for additional grants and scholarships, pursuing a healthcare administration degree may be an affordable option to round out your skills.

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.

South University, Richmond, and South University, Virginia Beach, are certified to operate in the Commonwealth of Virginia pursuant to Title 23, Chapter 21.1, §23-276.4 of the Code of Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th St; Richmond, VA 23219; 804-225-2600; www.schev.edu).

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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, Richmond, the Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and Master of Business 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.

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Course Requirements

Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Administration: 48 credits

In October 2025 all campuses, except Online Programs, will offer a hybrid 10-week quarter program.

MBA5001 Organizational Behavior and Communication 4.0 Credit Hours

MBA5004 Managerial Economics 4.0 Credit Hours

MBA5005 Law and Ethics for Managers 4.0 Credit Hours

MBA5008 Quantitative Analysis and Decision Making 4.0 Credit Hours

MBA5009 Managerial Environment 4.0 Credit Hours

MBA6011 Strategic Marketing 4.0 Credit Hours

MHC6301 Healthcare Structure, Organization, and Governance 4.0 Credit Hours

MHC6305 Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations 4.0 Credit Hours

MHC6999 Case Studies in Healthcare Administration 4.0 Credit Hours

Choose three of the following:

MHA6050 Regulation and Policy in Healthcare 4.0 Credit Hours

MHC6302 Public Health Organization and Management 4.0 Credit Hours

MHC6303 Quality Performance and Management 4.0 Credit Hours

MHC6306 Human Resource Management in Healthcare Organizations 4.0 Credit Hours

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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“South University definitely challenged me in the clinical setting and the classroom. At first, you learn everything in the classroom. Then you get to apply those things in the clinical setting.”

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“One thing I love about the PA program here is that it's small and really intimate. You know all of your professors and classmates extremely well. You spend a lot of time together throughout the 27 months you're in the program.”