Health Care Administration, MBA Online
“I didn’t feel like I had to give up so much of my life to get my MBA. I could take my time with it. I could take one class every eight weeks and not feel overwhelmed and really be able to soak in all the education and do my homework and really feel like I’m learning something.”
You should pursue an MBA in Health Care Administration if:
- You’re ready to take on leadership roles in hospitals, clinics, or health-focused organizations.
- You want to strengthen your understanding of both business and health care operations.
- You want the credibility and applicability that comes with a nationally ranked MBA.
Touching on the human, economic, and technological aspects of health care, this AACSB-accredited MBA program will give you the skills to positively impact patient and business outcomes while growing your career.
Apply by: May 27 | Start class: June 9 | Tuition: $387.88 per credit
What to expect in Health Care Administration, MBA Online
What's Health Care Administration, MBA Online Like?
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Per Credit
Affordable package price allows you to pay as you go and includes learning materials. You won't pay more for books!
Education that fits.
Flexibility
Balance your education with work and life by completing your degree online, on your terms.
From the moment you request information or apply to an online degree program, you'll be connected with an enrollment specialist who will see you through to graduation.
Collaborative Community
Connect with experienced mentors, peers, and industry experts who make learning more than just a virtual experience.
MBA in Health Care Administration according to alumni
Find your work-life-school balance.
“If you are someone with a full-time schedule, maybe you have kids, you’re able to form your schedule around your own personal life schedule. You really get that schoolwork, work, and personal life balance.”
Careers in Health Care Administration
Opportunities include:
- Health Information Manager
- Hospital Administrator
- Pharmaceutical Project Manager
- Corporate Development Manager
- Hospital CEO
- Health Policy Analyst
Program Requirements
- Applicants with a 3.0 (or higher) overall GPA or 3.0 (or higher) GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework must provide:
- Official transcripts
Note: The GMAT is waived for applicants with a 3.0 GPA
- Applicants with a 2.75–2.99 overall GPA with 3+ years of relevant* work experience must provide:
- Official transcripts
- A resume
Note: The GMAT is waived for applicants with a 2.75 – 2.99 overall GPA and 3+ years of relevant* work experience
- Applicants with a 2.75–2.99 overall GPA with less than 3 years of relevant* work experience must provide:
- Official transcripts
- Official GMAT scores (450 or higher)
- Resume
- 3 letters of reference
- Applicants with a 2.74 overall GPA or lower must provide:
- Official transcripts
- Official GMAT scores (450 or higher)**
- Resume
- 3 letters of reference
Note: The undergraduate overall GPA is calculated with consideration of all courses attempted. If a course was repeated, both grades are included in our GPA calculations. We do not use an adjusted GPA.
*Relevant work experience is defined as including but not limited to career progression and/or, managerial experience, and/or supervisory experience, and/or management of the budget and other organizational resources.
**Applicants with an overall undergraduate GPA below a 2.75 with at least 5 years of relevant work may be considered for a GMAT waiver on a case-by-case basis. Relevant work experience will be evaluated by the MBA Graduate Coordinator based on the demonstration of extensive and/or significant managerial, supervisory, or executive work experience. The GMAT, resume, and/or letters of reference may also be waived for applicants with a graduate grade-point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) on all previously earned graduate degrees.
Graduate admission decisions at the ѻƵ at Lafayette are based on your entire application. We use a portfolio approach that allows stronger aspects of your application — for example, strong letters of reference or professional experience — to compensate for weaker parts, such as lower test scores or GPA.
To earn your MBA in Health Care Administration, you'll need to complete 39 credit hours. Full-time students are able to complete these requirements in as few as 18 months. The courses include:
Business Administration (18 credit hours):
- ACCT 526 - Analytical Methods for Planning and Control Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 528 - Managerial Economics Credit Hours: 3
- IBUS 540 - International Business Credit Hours: 3
- FNAN 522 - Advanced Financial Management and Policy Credit Hours: 3
- MKTG 524 - Marketing Management Credit Hours: 3
- HCA 590 - Strategic Management in Health Care Credit Hours: 3
Health Care Administration (9 credit hours):
- HCA 503 - Health Care Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
- HCA 540 - Health Care Delivery Systems Credit Hours: 3
- HCA 550 - Quality Management in Health Care Credit Hours: 3
Electives (6 credit hours):
- BLAW 531 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 530 - Health Care Economics and Finance Credit Hours: 3
- HCA 580 - Special Topics Credit Hours: 3
Internship (6 credit hours):
- HCA 595 - Internship in Health Care Credit Hours: 3 (Administrative)
- HCA 595 - Internship in Health Care Credit Hours: 3 (Project)
There is no thesis requirement.
Online MBA students benefit from flat-rate, $387.88 per-credit tuition that includes learning materials. You won't pay more for books!
Because courses in this program will only be available online, the program may not be available to all applicants. The ѻƵ at Lafayette and its online programs must be in compliance in every state where a student is located. International students also may not be eligible. According to U.S. immigration regulations, F-1 students cannot pursue online degrees; international students in other visa categories (i.e., H-4, L2) are exempt from this restriction.