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Online MBA in Healthcare Management

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Become a Strategic Healthcare Leader by Earning an MBA in Healthcare Management Online

Gain a competitive advantage in the healthcare field and master industry-specific knowledge and tools in the Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management program at Southern New Hampshire University. With the business of healthcare continually increasing in size and complexity, the skills you'll learn in the MBA in Healthcare Management program prepare you to transition into or excel in leadership roles in hospitals, clinics or medical offices.

SNHU's MBA program is one of the most affordable MBAs in the nation and can be completed in just over a year. The coursework will help you develop unique skill sets to excel at managing the day-to-day intricacies of healthcare systems. You'll also develop a theoretical background to creatively solve issues that arise, considering the accelerated pace of change and multiple stakeholders involved.

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See Yourself Succeed in Healthcare Management

The MBA in Healthcare Management online courses are designed to provide you with an understanding of the business of healthcare, with an academic and real-world foundation in healthcare issues, trends and practices. The traditional business administration disciplines - accounting, finance, leadership, marketing, economics, operations and information technology - round out the program and provide a solid base in business management.

In addition to gaining a solid foundation in business management in your core MBA classes, earning your MBA in Healthcare online will also expand your understanding of:

  • Social, ethical and organizational challenges faced by healthcare workers and how to effectively handle these challenges
  • Introducing and managing clinical information systems and their effects on patients and interdisciplinary teams
  • Current trends in healthcare informatics practices and how technology can improve patient care
  • Healthcare industry trends, including quality care initiatives, population health management, medical law and ethics, and other current topics

As a private, nonprofit university, SNHU has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your online MBA at SNHU include:

  • Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation. SNHU is proud to hold its tuition rates at 2012 levels
  • Efficiency. Complete your master's program in as few as 15 months, with two courses per 10-week term
  • Convenience and flexibility. Attend class when it's convenient for you - online education means 24/7 access and moving at your own pace. We understand there are reasons to take more or fewer classes during any given 10-week term
  • Accreditation. Programs are accredited by multiple governing agencies, including the New England Commission of Higher Education and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
  • Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
  • Academic heritage. Southern New Hampshire University was established in 1932 and has been offering an MBA program for more than 40 years, graduating thousands of successful business professionals
  • Easy application. No GMAT or GRE required for admission
  • Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
  • Networking. Seek tips and career opportunities from a nationwide network that includes thousands of successful alumni.

Admission Requirements

Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our 5 graduate terms. You can apply at any time and get a decision within days of submitting all required materials. To apply, simply contact an admission counselor, who can help you explore financial options. Your counselor can also walk you through the application process, which involves completing a graduate application ($40 fee) and providing undergraduate transcripts.

Career Outlook

The job outlook for medical and health services managers is bright as the healthcare industry continues to expand and diversify. Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 20% by 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.* Medical and health services managers are in demand to both improve the quality of healthcare and control costs.

SNHU's healthcare management MBA provides the industry knowledge and training needed to achieve these goals in a wide range of healthcare-related organizations. You'll emerge from the program with excellent credentials for leadership roles in:

  • Hospitals, clinics or medical offices
  • Pharmaceutical companies or laboratories
  • Biotech health services
  • Insurance organizations
  • Government agencies
  • Health maintenance organizations
  • Healthcare consulting firms

Curriculum

The MBA in Healthcare Management online program consists of nine core MBA courses and three healthcare management courses. Those with non-business academic backgrounds may be required to take foundation courses.

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MBA - Healthcare Management

Courses May Include

HIM 500 Healthcare Informatics
Students will learn the history and current state of healthcare and how the industry uses information systems. Throughout the course students will discuss types of information systems, such as the electronic medical record (EMR), laboratory and radiology systems and more. Students will also study trends in new practices, such as telemedicine and home healthcare, and how they function in various healthcare settings. Finally, students will explore how these and other industry trends, with the use of technology, can improve patient care.
HRM 630 Topics in Health Administration
This course focuses on developing organizational processes and structures utilizing the Total Quality Management approach to deliver health services which meet the needs of diverse clientele and a complex environment. Included are topical presentations by health care providers concentrating on the structure and delivery of quality health services.
IHP 600 Social & Organizational Issues in Healthcare
Students will learn the social, ethical and organizational challenges healthcare workers at all levels face with the incorporation of technology into the healthcare setting. Students will study change management strategies, current in the Healthcare Industry, including the impact of introducing or enhancing clinical information systems, while providing quality care, and the effect of these systems on patients and on interdisciplinary teams within the healthcare setting.

Total Credits: 36

Program Outcomes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition rates for SNHU's online degree programs are among the lowest in the nation. We offer a 25% tuition discount for U.S. service members, both full and part time, and the spouses of those on active duty.

Online Graduate Programs Per Course* Per Credit Hour*
Degree/Certificates $1,881 $627
Degree/Certificates
(U.S. service members, both full and part time, and the spouses of those on active duty) 		$1,410 $470

*Tuition Rates are subject to change and are reviewed Annually.

Additional Costs:
$150 Graduation Fee, Course Materials ($ varies by course)

University Accreditation

Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) as well as several other accrediting bodies.

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*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the Internet, at hhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/Management/Medical-and-health-services-managers.htm (viewed online December 13, 2017). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.