Online MBA in Healthcare Administration
Become an Innovative Leader in Healthcare
No GRE/GMAT
ACBSP-Accredited
1-on-1 Advising
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- Duration 1 year
- Cost per Credit $525
- Credit Hours 36
Program Benefits
- Apply cutting-edge solutions to issues in healthcare.
- Advance in middle and upper management positions.
Enhance Patient Outcomes Through Healthcare Administration
Our online MBA with a Healthcare Administration concentration allows you to apply what you learn in the MBA core courses to the healthcare sector. In this master’s degree program, you’ll gain state-of-the-art skills in healthcare administration as you prepare for roles where you can make a difference in patients’ lives.
You’ll graduate from the online healthcare administration degree ready to investigate growth opportunities for healthcare providers and suppliers of medical supplies, devices and services.
Interested in a different focus? Visit the online MBA program page to explore all available concentrations and find the path that best fits your career goals.
Career Outlook: Coordinate and Implement Healthcare Services
Medical and health services management jobs are projected to grow 23% from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.1 Your skills will qualify you for healthcare administration work in various settings, such as clinics, hospitals, outpatient treatment centers, physician’s offices and more.
If you’re a registered nurse considering a move into leadership or administration, Highlands University’s online MSN–FNP program offers an alternative path that combines advanced clinical training with healthcare management skills.
Professionals working in behavioral health or community services may also want to explore Highlands University’s online MSW in Clinical Practice, which prepares graduates for leadership roles in social services and behavioral health organizations.
Health Services Manager: Hospitals $130,690 per year1
Hospital Administrator $96,960 per year2
Curriculum: Hands-On Approach
The online MBA with a Healthcare Administration concentration will include the advanced knowledge, analytical processes and critical thinking you need to become a problem-solver in the healthcare community.
During our eight-week, 100% online course, you’ll focus on healthcare challenges on both the local and national levels. By working with real-world case studies, you’ll be able to identify social barriers and financial obstacles to the effective delivery of healthcare.
Course Spotlight: HCBA 5100
Healthcare Policy
Covers the evolution of healthcare policy at the federal level during the 20th century and provides an informed perspective of healthcare delivery in the 21st century.
View CurriculumCourse Spotlight: HCBA 6100
Leadership for Innovation in Healthcare
Effective leadership in healthcare requires a clear vision of future goals and motivating others to achieve those goals. This course will examine different leadership models and the influence of technology on leadership.
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Beyond price, the key differentiator is the combination of ACBSP accreditation, a one-year completion timeline, small class sizes with a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and one-on-one faculty advising — features that many lower-cost programs sacrifice for scale. NMHU has also received a Best Bang for the Buck recognition from Washington Monthly Magazine, which evaluates programs on outcomes and value rather than prestige alone.
We require a cumulative 3.0 GPA in all previous university work. Contact us for more information.
An MBA is an extremely versatile degree. Upon graduation, you can pursue a variety of in-demand careers in marketing, human resources, health care and other booming fields. Explore career options.
Speak with your enrollment advisor about the process for adding or changing a concentration, as it may affect your timeline and required coursework.
Rather than focusing purely on theory, NMHU’s MBA curriculum uses real business scenarios to develop your analytical and managerial judgment. This approach means you practice making decisions under conditions that mirror actual workplace challenges — in finance, operations, ethics, and multicultural leadership — before you face them professionally.
The program can be completed in as few as 12 months.