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Healthcare Management Online MBA Concentration within the Master’s in Business Administration Program

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Concentration Overview Why focus your MBA on healthcare management?

As part of your MBA program, a concentration adds focus to your degree in a particular area of study. So if you're looking to fit healthcare, business and your career goals into one master's degree program, consider SNHU's online Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Healthcare Management program.

Healthcare is growing — and it's growing fast. Position yourself for the future by learning skills you need to lead high-performing healthcare companies.

Skills you’ll learn:

  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Change management strategies
  • Dynamic team cultivation
  • Cultural, ethical and legal standards
  • Healthcare informatics practices
  • Population health management
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Courses & Curriculum Online healthcare management classes that prepare you for your career

SNHU's online Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Management program features classes that can help you excel at managing the day-to-day intricacies of major organizations like healthcare systems, as well as develop the skills to think critically, fix problems and undertake strategic planning. The curriculum was designed to help you succeed, and with additional fluidity in due dates, some of your assignments will now span multiple modules.

Looking for a program with stronger focus on healthcare? SNHU also offers a master's in healthcare administration and a master's in management with a concentration in healthcare.

Concentration Course Descriptions

Your 3-course healthcare management concentration explained

Your entire MBA degree consists of 10 courses (30 credits). For 7 of your courses, you’ll take graduate-level MBA classes (21 credits). If you choose this concentration, the remaining 3 courses (9 credits) will focus specifically on healthcare management.

Within your classes, you'll have the opportunity to participate in scenario-based learning projects. As you complete assignments, you'll flex critical thinking, creative solutioning and business problem-solving skills in a real-world healthcare contexts.

What's more, built into the courses are teachings that position you to earn industry-recognized credentials — including Power BI, Microsoft Excel and Tableau — throughout the length of your program. That way, you're earning more resume-building skills even before earning your degree.

Courses may include:

Course ID: HIM 500
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.
Course ID: HRM 630
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.
Course ID: IHP 600
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.

Visit the course catalog to view the full Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Management curriculum.

Don't have a business background? No problem. Our MBA is accessible to everyone. Interested students must have a conferred undergraduate degree for acceptance, but it can be in any field. Those without an undergraduate degree in business or a related field may be asked to complete up to 2 foundation courses to get started. These foundations cover essential business skill sets and can be used to satisfy elective requirements for the general-track MBA — a rigorous program that positions you for many positions throughout the business workforce. With these foundation courses, the maximum length of your online MBA would be 36 credits.

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Dr. Toni Clayton
Dr. Toni Clayton, executive director of SNHU's online healthcare professions program.

Before academia, Clayton worked in the healthcare industry for over 20 years, serving in the roles of accountant, director and controller. In 2023, Clayton was recognized by the Association of Continuing Higher Education (ACHE) with the ACHE Leadership Award for extraordinary contributions in leadership, theory and practice in continuing higher education on a national level. She’s a certified professional coach and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Position
Academic Dean, Healthcare Professions

Joined SNHU
2014

Education

  • PhD in Philosophy with a concentration in Healthcare from Capella University
  • MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University
  • BS in Accounting from Indiana University

“Healthcare administrators support policies and processes for the delivery of care and services that impact our patient populations. It requires leaders to apply healthcare principles and methodologies as they manage people and processes."

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Cost per credit
Cost per course
Cost for 30-credit degree*
Full- and part-time students
$659
$1,977
$19,770
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$1,410
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If 2 of your prior learning credits ($659/credit) are accepted toward your master’s degree.

Your remaining tuition cost: $18,452

If 4 of your prior learning credits ($659/credit) are accepted toward your master’s degree.

Your remaining tuition cost: $17,134

If 6 of your prior learning credits ($659/credit) are accepted toward your master’s degree.

Your remaining tuition cost: $15,816

How we estimate your tuition cost:

We look at the cost per credit multiplied by the number of credits you need to earn for an MBA degree. Most master's degrees require 30 credits. SNHU allows you to transfer in up to 6 credits, requiring a minimum of 24 credits to be taken at SNHU. This is only a tuition estimator and doesn't account for other fees that may be associated with your program of choice.

Career Outlook What can I do with my concentration in healthcare management?

It's no secret that the healthcare industry is growing. It's even less of a secret that an MBA stands out on a resume. With that, the job outlook for medical and health services professionals is bright as the healthcare industry continues to expand and diversify.

Graduates of MBA programs are often in demand. In fact, according to a Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) survey, more employers said they planned to hire MBAs in 2025 than bachelor’s graduates or candidates from other organizations.2

Occupations

While MBA degrees are in great demand, focusing on healthcare can equip you to be most attractive to large, growing organizations. With your specialized degree, you could find yourself in a number of environments, like:

From branding and marketing to finance and analytics, hospitals are filled with non-medical opportunities and administrative roles needing capable leaders to ensure patients receive the best care.

Ensure that private medical facilities — including doctor's offices — are run well when you manage both people and process.

As demands increase for elder care, patient support will require more facilities and staffing management to support this population's needs.

Think of opportunities at national, state and local agencies where you can help make business decisions related to healthcare.

Leverage healthcare laws, regulations and policy to support the massive and complex insurance industry.

Make a difference when you help promote the use of effective technology in a variety of healthcare settings.

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Job growth for medical and health services managers through 2032, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.1

Understanding the numbers
When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, geographic location, worker skill and economic conditions. Cited projections are based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data, not on SNHU graduate outcomes, and do not guarantee actual salary or job growth.

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Sheralyn Hernandez, who earned her online MBA in Healthcare Management from SNHU 2021, wearing her cap and gown and holding her diploma in front of a yellow backdrop.
Sheralyn Hernandez, who earned her online MBA in Healthcare Management from SNHU 2021, wearing her cap and gown and holding her diploma in front of a yellow backdrop.

I knew what days I had to complete work. I knew the resources that I had. It just allowed me to balance all of the things currently going on.

Sheralyn Hernandez '21G

Frequently Asked Questions

When it comes to respected online MBA programs, you have options. Here are a few things to look for when researching reputable online MBAs:

  • Accreditation: The university should be accredited, but additional programmatic accreditation is a good indicator that the MBA program is reputable.
  • Strong alumni network: When it comes time to job search, connections are key. Alumni networks can facilitate meaningful connections that could help you get your foot in the door.
  • Program tenure: While the MBA has long been a popular degree, it hasn't always been offered online. Schools with established online MBA programs may offer a more effective learning experience.

As a pioneer in online education, Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) has offered its online MBA program for more than three decades. SNHU is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), and the MBA has additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). When you graduate from SNHU, you'll join an alumni network of more than 250,000 professionals from all over the country.

An MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management can be a smart investment if you’re looking to move into leadership roles or broaden your career options.

It teaches core business skills — like finance, operations and strategy — while focusing on management of healthcare systems and their operations. Together, these skill sets help prepare you for roles that influence organizational decisions and performance in healthcare settings. Specifically, the degree could open doors to positions in hospital administration, consulting and health system management.

Healthcare is one of the fastest-rising career fields today.1 An online MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management allows you to combine leadership, business and management principles into an exciting and dynamic career.

While some people with an MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management work in hospitals, many also work in healthcare organizations, doctor’s offices or residential care facilities. Additionally, there are opportunities 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 online MBA with a concentration 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:

  • Healthcare administrator: Manage staff, finances and business processes for the facility you lead, where your responsibilities could impact all aspects of patient care.
  • Clinical director: 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.
  • Health information executive: 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 with a concentration 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 expansive.2

Learn more about what you can do with a healthcare management degree.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for medical and health services managers was $110,680 in May 2023 — a career path you could pursue with an MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management.1 Medical and health services managers who commanded the biggest median annual salaries in 2023 worked in hospitals and earned $128,740.1

Per the BLS, managers in government and outpatient care centers also have considerable earning potential having earned median annual salaries in 2023 of $125,590 and $104,710, respectively.1

In healthcare management, job prospects continue to trend in a positive direction. The BLS reports employment for all healthcare occupations is expected to grow 1.8 million jobs, on average, each year through 2032.1

Understanding the numbers
When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, geographic location, worker skill and economic conditions. Cited projections are based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data, not on SNHU graduate outcomes, and do not guarantee actual salary or job growth.

If you want to pursue SNHU's online MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management, you'll need a bachelor's degree first. Whether you get your bachelor’s degree online or on campus, an undergraduate degree is necessary before earning your MBA in Healthcare Management.

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

At Southern New Hampshire University, earning this degree starts by calling our admission team or filling out an online request for information. Once you do this, you’ll be matched with a counselor who can help you choose appropriate courses.

To make your education experience as convenient as possible, we offer multiple term start dates throughout the year and 24/7 online course accessibility.

An MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management is an advanced business degree with a focus in the healthcare industry. Courses provide a strong business foundation in areas like management and operations with the added bonus of a healthcare management specialization.

The MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management at Southern New Hampshire University offers a 7-course business core that merges traditional and innovative resources and topics.

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 with a concentration in Healthcare Management at SNHU can prepare you for an exciting career in a field that is increasingly in demand.

Breonna Williamson '21G 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."

An MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management is a business degree with a healthcare focus. A Master of Health Administration (MHA) is a healthcare degree with a business focus. Both can get you where you need to go, but the MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management 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 with a concentration 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 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 can open doors throughout many business disciplines, like marketing, finance, human resources or operations.

Read more about the types of master's degrees in healthcare.

Because the healthcare industry is growing at such a fast rate, an online MBA with a concentration 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 should teach you skills needed to advance your career. At Southern New Hampshire University, the curriculum sets you up for success through hands-on projects that are used in the workforce today.

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 with a concentration in Healthcare Management.

At colleges and universities, a concentration is a focused area of study within a larger degree program. A concentration generally replaces elective coursework in the major or discipline, allowing students to focus their studies on an area of interest.

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Sources & Citations

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 Apr. 22, 2024)
  • https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/home.htm (viewed Apr. 22, 2024)
  • https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm (viewed Apr. 22, 2024)

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/2025-corporate-recruiters-survey/summary-report.pdf (viewed Feb. 2, 2026)