MBA in Healthcare Management Online

Flexible

With no set class meeting times, you can learn on your schedule and access online course materials 24/7.

Affordable

As part of our mission to make higher education more accessible, we’re committed to keeping our tuition rates low. In fact, we offer some of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation.

Respected

Founded in 1932, Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit institution with over 160,000 graduates across the country. SNHU is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), a regional accreditor, which advocates for institutional improvement and public assurance of quality. 

Recently, SNHU has been nationally recognized for leading the way toward more innovative, affordable and achievable education:

• “Most Innovative” regional university honors from U.S. News & World Report each year since 2015
• A $1 million grant from Google.org to explore soft skills assessments for high-need youth
• Recognition as a 2017 Digital Learning Innovator by the Online Learning Consortium

Network

At Southern New Hampshire University, you'll have access to a powerful network of more than 300,000 students, alumni and staff that can help support you long after graduation. Our instructors offer relevant, real-world expertise to help you understand and navigate the field. Plus, with our growing, nationwide alumni network, you'll have the potential to tap into a number of internship and career opportunities.

93.6% of online students would recommend SNHU (according to a 2022 survey with 17,000+ respondents). Discover why SNHU may be right for you.

Expanding access to quality higher education means removing the barriers that may stand between you and your degree. That’s why you can apply at any time and get a decision within days of submitting all required materials:

• Completed free application
• Undergraduate transcripts, which we can retrieve for you by submitting a transcript request form

Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our 5 graduate terms.

If you’re ready to apply, follow these simple steps to get the process going:

• Complete free graduate application
• Submit undergraduate transcripts
• Work with an admission counselor to explore financial options and walk through application process

Notes: 

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• Note:  Chromebooks (Chrome OS) and iPads (iOS) do not meet the minimum requirements for coursework at SNHU. These offer limited functionality and do not work with some course technologies. They are not acceptable as the only device you use for coursework. While these devices are convenient and may be used for some course functions, they cannot be your primary device. SNHU does, however, have an affordable laptop option that it recommends: Dell Latitude 3301 with Windows 10. 

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• Mac or PC desktop or laptop (not a mobile device or tablet)
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As healthcare is one of the fastest-rising career fields today, an MBA in Healthcare Management allows you to combine leadership, business and management principles into an exciting and dynamic career.

While some people with an MBA in Healthcare Management work in hospitals, many also work in healthcare organizations, doctor’s offices or residential care facilities. There are also career options in local, state and federal government.

Careers in marketing, market research, project management and strategy within healthcare organizations are also great career options.

With an MBA in Healthcare Management, you could take on business roles in healthcare as well as in marketing, business management, communications, consulting, finance or project management. This is a truly dynamic degree that offers many career paths. Some other career options are:

• Nursing home administrator, where you would manage staff, finances, and business processes for the facility you lead. You may also oversee resident care.
• Clinical director, where you could run a specific department, such as nursing, physical therapy or surgery. This role would likely include policy making, goal setting, and writing and designing procedures for your department.
• Heath information executive, where you would be responsible for the maintenance and security of all patient records and data. Applying business skills to the management and operationalization or health information systems is key here.

An MBA in Healthcare Management could also help nurses, doctors, emergency medical technicians and other experienced medical personnel advance in their careers.

Because healthcare is one of the top career fields that companies plan to fill with MBA talent, the professional possibilities are truly endless.²

In general, the median annual wage for medical and health services managers was $101,340 in May 2021 – a career path you may be able to fast-track with your healthcare MBA.¹

Medical and health services managers who commanded the biggest salaries work in hospitals, with median annual wages of $119,450 in May 2021.¹ Managers in government and outpatient care centers also have considerable earning potential, with median annual salaries of $117,000 and $99,540, respectively.¹

Many professionals opt to earn their MBA because of that potential salary boost. A survey from the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) cites that 86% of MBA alumni in the U.S. feel that the master's degree can increase their earning power.²

The healthcare industry is expected to grow bigger and faster than any other occupational group in the United States over the next 10 years.² According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for all healthcare occupations is expected to grow as much as 13% through 2031. About 2 million new jobs are expected.¹

This growth and demand is expected largely because the population is aging. That creates more demand on healthcare services across the board.

Whether you get your bachelor’s degree online or on campus, an undergraduate degree is necessary before earning your MBA in Healthcare Management.

Because the skills in an MBA are so broad, a variety of business degrees, nursing degrees and accounting and finance programs could provide a good foundation. With a degree in any of those areas, or in many other fields, you may be ready to pursue your MBA.

While working as a nurse or other healthcare professional is not required, many people begin their career just that way. Experience as a nurse, medical records specialist or in an administrative role can be helpful before deciding that an MBA in Healthcare Management is right for you.

At Southern New Hampshire University, earning a healthcare MBA is as simple as picking up the phone. Call our admission team to get started or fill out an online request for information. You’ll be matched with a counselor who can help you choose appropriate courses to earn your degree at your pace.

Once you’re enrolled, our 24/7 online accessibility for courses makes attending class customizable and convenient. Multiple term start dates throughout the year allow you to complete your degree on a schedule that works for you.

A healthcare MBA is an advanced business degree with a focus in the healthcare industry. Courses provide a strong business foundation in areas such as management and operations, but with the added bonus of allowing you to specialize in healthcare management.

The healthcare MBA at Southern New Hampshire University offers a 7-course business core that merges traditional and innovative resources and topics. Revised in 2021, the courses reflect tomorrow's business needs.

"This new program looks away from the design and content of past, more traditional programs and forward into the future for the skills needed to succeed in the Fourth Industrial Revolution," said Dr. Andrew Gallion, an adjunct instructor who contributed to the updated MBA curriculum. "The program nods to critical traditional subjects such as accounting and marketing but also leans heavily on thematically weaving concepts such as emotional intelligence and innovation thinking and processes throughout the courses."

It then allows you to build on that with 3 core healthcare management courses: Healthcare Informatics, Topics in Health Administration and Social & Organizational Issues in Healthcare.

With a dedicated focus on healthcare, the MBA in Healthcare Management at SNHU can prepare you for an exciting career in a field that is increasingly in demand.

Breonna Williamson '21 chose the healthcare concentration because of her experience in the field.

"I chose healthcare administration because having been a practicing respiratory therapist, I am most familiar with the healthcare business sector," she said. "I have a passion for operations in the way of process development and process improvement. I was told by the COO of one of my past employers that in order to join his team, I had to obtain my MBA."

An MBA in Healthcare Management is a business degree with a healthcare focus. An MHA is a healthcare degree with a business focus. Both can get you where you need to go, but the MBA provides a broader foundation, allowing you to specialize in healthcare, or take your career toward government, policy, or the insurance and pharmaceutical industries if you wish.

With Southern New Hampshire University’s MBA in Healthcare Management, you can gain a strong base in business principles and build on that with the healthcare-related concentration of your choice. You'll also study healthcare informatics, topics in healthcare administration, and social and organizational issues in healthcare to round out your business knowledge and prepare you to excel as a leader in business and healthcare.

And because all SNHU MBA programs have the same 7-course core, you open doors throughout many business disciplines, like marketing, finance, human resources or operations.

Because the healthcare industry is growing at such a fast rate, an MBA in Healthcare Management can give you the tools to stay on top of trends while developing the skills that give you a competitive advantage.

An MBA needs to prepare you to advance your career. At Southern New Hampshire University, the curriculum – revised in 2021 – sets you up for success through hands-on projects that are used in the workforce today.

"Scenario-based learning takes actual case studies from industry and requires the student to apply the class principles for the same deliverables that would be required in industry," said Dr. Andrew Gallion, an adjunct instructor who contributed to the updated MBA curriculum. "This allows for an authentic experience and practice of creating actual industry-standard deliverables."

Creating those projects through the lens of healthcare means you have the opportunity to use these skills tomorrow in your job. And that means that with each class, you can develop marketable skills in leadership and management. You may choose to work in a hospital, doctor’s office or long-term care facility. Or perhaps a career in the pharmaceutical or government sectors interests you. There are opportunities with insurance organizations as well.

No matter which industry or role you seek, you'll need to be prepared with a set of strong analytical and communication skills. Being able to write policies, think critically and adapt to new laws are critical aspects of a career in healthcare management.

A strong leader in healthcare management also has an interest in technology. Staying up to date in healthcare technology and data analytics can set you apart from the competition in a lucrative job market. Learning to analyze data, classify software and maintain electronic health record systems are examples of how you may use technology with your MBA in Healthcare Management.

¹Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the internet, at:

• https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home.htm (viewed Nov. 2, 2022)
• https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/home.htm (viewed Nov. 2, 2022)
• https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm (viewed Nov. 2, 2022)

Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.

²Graduate Management Admission Council, on the internet, at:

• https://www.gmac.com/-/media/files/gmac/research/employment-outlook/2021_crs-demand-of-gm-talent.pdf (viewed Jan. 10, 2022)
• https://www.gmac.com/-/media/files/gmac/research/enrolled-students/2021_gmac_enrolledstudentsurvey_report.pdf (viewed Jan. 10, 2022)