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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

The Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration from South University, Savannah 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 to pursue future opportunities.

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 MBA in Healthcare Administration program 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.

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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.

Complete in as little as 12 classes

$19,920

No additional fees.

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).

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

Offered at Atlanta, Austin, Columbia, Montgomery, Online Programs, Richmond, 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 in Healthcare Administration (MBA-HCA) program develops leaders who are forward-thinking, ethical healthcare leaders with core business competencies to drive innovation and make data-informed decisions. Building on the MBA foundational courses, the healthcare administration specialization provides targeted coursework and relevant learning experiences that prepare graduates to excel in the strategic and operational complexities within the healthcare industry.

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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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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

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

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.”

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.”