MBA - Healthcare Management concentration
Maximize your career potential in the healthcare industry when you earn your Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Healthcare Management online at Messiah University, one of the top private Christian universities in the U.S. In this program, you’ll master the skills needed to effectively manage a variety of business needs in rapidly changing healthcare settings, from accounting and finance through organizational planning and effectiveness. As with our on-campus programs, a hallmark of obtaining your online education at Messiah University is the individualized attention you receive from our professors, who make your success their top priority.
Healthcare Management overview
With our robust and relevant MBA and healthcare management coursework, you’ll develop the skills necessary to operate effectively as a business leader across a number of healthcare-related roles, combining a strategic, organizational approach with a deep understanding of economical impact. Graduates of the MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management program will be uniquely qualified to lead and serve in a variety of management roles within the healthcare industry.
- 36 credits
- 100 percent online coursework
- 1-2 year completion, plus capstone
- No application fee
- Culminating capstone project with faculty member and organization of your choice
- Biblical integration that will equip you to serve God more effectively as a faithful professional
- Can be completed in as little as one year, but most students complete the program in two years at a comfortable pace
- 5-year seamless bachelor’s degree to MBA available for undergraduate students
Career opportunities and earning potential
Earning your MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management degree will open up many leadership and executive opportunities in the healthcare industry. Some examples of career roles include:
Healthcare Administrator
Healthcare Consultant
Healthcare Manager
Program Director
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
Development Director
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that Administrative Services Managers will see a 7 percent growth rate from 2018-28, which is faster than the average job growth rate across industries.
Additionally, the estimated average base pay for Director of Operations and Administration is $88,460 annually according to PayScale (salary estimate is based on 918 individual salaries reported to PayScale as of March 16, 2020 and does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions).
The courses that comprise the curriculum for our MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management degree include both business and management and healthcare-specific courses, as well as courses that cover the philosophical and legal aspects of the field. These courses are interprofessional, meaning you’ll meet a variety of both nursing and business students, adding to the richness of your MBA experience.
Coursework Preview:
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
BUSA 501 |
Business Strategy and Execution |
3 |
|
LEAD 505 |
Strategic Thinking, Planning, and Organizational Change |
3 |
|
HLTH/NURS 500 |
Health Informatics |
3 |
|
HLTH/NURS 631 |
Health Policy and Legal Aspects of Healthcare |
3 |
|
HLTH/NURS 640 |
Economics of Healthcare |
3 |
Messiah University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education. It is the highest accrediting authority recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for degree-granting colleges and universities located in Pennsylvania, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and several other locations internationally.
Additionally, Messiah University’s undergraduate and graduate programs in business are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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Healthcare Management tuition cost
No-fee tuition
With Messiah’s no-fee tuition, there are no additional university charges for labs, courses, services or technology. While some programs may involve additional expenses such as materials, travel or other external costs that vary by student, you won’t encounter unexpected fees from Messiah. This approach allows you to clearly understand and plan for the tuition portion of your graduate education.
Deferred billing
Deferred billing is available for students with employer reimbursement. For more information contact Student Financial Services at gradfinancialserv@messiah.edu.
2026-2027
20% tuition discount for ALL Business and Leadership Students enrolling 2026-27
The tuition rate with the discounts for the 2026-27 academic year is $656 per credit hour (compared to the original $820 per credit hour). This equals a total cost of $23,616 for the MBA degree; and $5,904 for graduate certificate programs.
LEARN MORE ABOUT tuition Discounts
Students are eligible to apply for federal financial aid. Tuition is subject to annual adjustment; historically, increases have averaged approximately 2-3% per year.
Next steps for admissions
Submitting an application to become an online MBA student at Messiah University is simple and free.
Why choose Messiah University?
The benefits of earning your MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management degree online at Messiah University are endless.
Affordable, Faith-Based, Convenient
As part of our continued commitment to excellence as an institution of higher education, Messiah University is:
- Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- A member institution of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
- Named the #1 Best Business Degree Program for 2017 by Christian Universities Online.
- Recognized as a 2019-2020 national “College of Distinction for Business”
- A respected member of the Central Pennsylvania community whose graduates are highly sought after for roles across the Commonwealth and beyond
Ready to start your online MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management journey with Messiah University? Start your free application now.
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