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Degree Overview

Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration

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Raschelle Gordon, Online MBA in Healthcare Administration South University, Class of 2022
Master of Business Administration in
Healthcare Administration (MBA HCA) | 48 Credits
College of Business
 
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Administration program at South University, Savannah utilizes real-world case studies and business analysis to help our healthcare administration students become ethical, forward-thinking leaders. Graduates from the healthcare administration program know how to be data-driven in their decision making and accelerate innovation and optimize patient healthcare as they work to guide their teams in the field of healthcare.
 
Why Choose Our Program?
 
• Learning That Fits Your Life: Balance your educational and personal goals through our online class options.
• Graduate in as little as 15 Months1: Full-time students of the program can expect to graduate in as little as 15 months.
• Affordable Tuition: The cost of tuition is under $20,0002 and you may be eligible for grants and scholarships3 to further reduce 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 create forward thinking leaders in the healthcare field with business skills to conquer the unique challenges in their careers. The healthcare administration degree focuses on optimizing patient care and strategic thinking so our students are better prepared for the challenges they may face. The tuition for the program is under $20,000 and you may be eligible for financial aid to lower the cost, making South University’s healthcare administration program an affordable option for becoming a professional.
 
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.
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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.

Assumes successful progression through the program. Additional charges will apply for retaking any courses. Average time to completion is based on successful, continuous, and full-time enrollment. The Online version of this program may have different costs.

Online & on-campus

Hybrid Program

5-week online courses with 1 Saturday on-campus, in-person class.

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Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

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).

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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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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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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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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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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.

Elizabeth Tran
Elizabeth Tran Grad Alumni
Class of '22
Master of Medical Science in Anesthesia Science – South University, Savannah

“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.”

Carrie Montgomery Grad Alumni
Class of ‘21
Master of Medical Science in Anesthesia Science South University, Savannah

“It was a great blend of didactic classroom work and practical clinical experience. The clinical experience at South started within the first few weeks. That was very helpful to get hands-on, real-world experience with what we were learning in the classroom.”