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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

If you wish to pursue a healthcare career*, the Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration is designed to help you cultivate the necessary skills. The healthcare administration degree program is designed to prepare students with a sound foundation in business analysis and decision-making, followed by a specialization in healthcare administration.

The curriculum for the healthcare administration degree provides a foundation in decision-making, behavioral sciences, and strategic environment, as well as presenting an approach to long-term and short-term decisions. As part of the healthcare administration specialization, those courses and capstone courses focus on the healthcare field to help prepare you for the future.

*South University does not promise or guarantee employment.

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The following business programs at South University, Savannah, 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.
Completion of application for admission.
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.

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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

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Course Requirements

Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Administration: 48 credits

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

Offered at Columbia, Online Programs, 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, Healthcare Administration degree program is designed to prepare graduates to seek employment in a leadership role in the healthcare delivery system. The program is founded with the philosophy that healthcare leaders require strong business competencies and management skills to be successful. The curriculum is designed to prepare students with a sound foundation in business analysis and decision-making, followed by a emphasis in healthcare administration.

The foundation courses are designed to provide a firm grounding in decision-making, behavioral sciences, and strategic environment. The MBA degree program core presents a functional approach to the long run and short run decisions that must be made to deliver goods and services. The Healthcare Administration emphasis core is designed to provide specialized management and capstone courses specific to the healthcare field.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to:

Integrate and apply the knowledge of business and healthcare concepts specific to structures and governance, finance, and the delivery of healthcare within the US healthcare system.
Evaluate and analyze the impact that current healthcare policies may have on healthcare services.
Develop proficiency in critical thinking, information literacy skills and knowledge in healthcare specific research, problem-solving and case study analysis.
Demonstrate exceptional communication skills including the use of appropriate computer skills for writing, research, and analytic papers.

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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.

Anna Langley

Class of '14

Master of Science in Physician Assistant-South University, Savannah

“During my [admissions] interview, I really felt like South was a place that professors were encouraging, welcoming, and helpful. I also was drawn to the small groups that they present. I liked the idea of having a faculty member mentor to guide a smaller group of students throughout the entire program. The rigorous nature of the coursework prepared me well for the boards and the ability to be successful in my career. During clinical rotations, I was able to apply what I had learned and gain valuable patient experience that has helped me today”

Kimmy Watt

Class of '09

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management-South University, Savannah

“I'm so thankful for what I gained through studying at South University in Savannah. I'm a much better communicator and administrator because of the program. My work at South gave me the gift of knowing how to manage people and projects much more effectively.”

Jessica Patel

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

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.”

Jay Bodalia

Class of '06

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“I was working as a neonatal pediatric respiratory therapist, and after five years I had reached my maximum potential. I had friends who were in AA school, and I saw how much they enjoyed it”