Online MBA in Healthcare Management Program

A healthcare MBA is a specialized graduate degree that combines training in business management with a focus on the healthcare industry. Students study foundational business topics such as accounting, finance, operations and marketing, while also learning about the business aspects of healthcare.

An MBA in Healthcare Management equips you with vital managerial and leadership skills for diverse healthcare administration roles, including healthcare program manager, health information director, and hospital CEO.

Yes. With a projected 54,700 job openings annually between now and 2032 and a six-figure median annual salary, the demand and earning potential for medical and health service managers is substantial (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023).

While both are graduate-level degrees designed for those seeking high-level positions in healthcare, an MBA offers a broader education in general business management, while an MHA provides information and training specific to healthcare administration.

The online MBA in Healthcare Management is designed for early- and mid-career professionals committed to addressing real-world challenges at the intersection of business and healthcare. Students must possess a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of work experience—and are planning to advance into a leadership or management position in healthcare. The program is ideal for healthcare professionals working in clinical and non-clinical roles and managers and administrators outside of healthcare. Our enrollment team is ready to assist you with any questions you have. Please contact us via email or at 216.293.7932 today.

While GRE/GMAT scores are required for most applicants, they are optional for those who possess five or more years of related professional work experience demonstrating quantitative ability; have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree with significant quantitative content within the last five years and achieved a minimum 3.0 final GPA; or have earned a CMA, CPA, CFA or additional certification in a quantitative discipline. Please note that standardized test scores can enhance your consideration for admission and academic merit scholarships.

Our online healthcare MBA program is designed for working professionals.  You can attend live classes from anywhere in the world and complete self-paced learning modules at your convenience. Your dedicated student support coach will help you set goals and develop an academic success plan. Explore these time management and planning tips for further insights.

Our classes are held online, allowing you to study and work from your current location. However, you will be required to attend two three-and-a-half-day residency experiences at Cleveland’s top hospitals.

Our two three-and-a-half-day residency experiences are held at nationally ranked hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio. You will engage in panel discussions with healthcare administrators, collaborative team activities, and networking opportunities to gain valuable insight into hospital and healthcare leadership roles.

The Case Western Reserve MBA admissions committee assesses applications holistically, considering both academic history and work experience. Our online MBA in Healthcare Management program is ideal for healthcare professionals working in clinical and non-clinical roles as well as managers and administrators outside of healthcare. A bachelor’s degree and two years of work experience are required at minimum. Our enrollment team is ready to assist you with any questions you have. Please contact us via email or at 216.293.7932 today.

Yes. Students in the online MBA in Healthcare Management program hold a variety of undergraduate degrees. Our admissions committee takes a holistic approach to reviewing applications and considers an applicant’s academic history and work experience when assessing program fit.  

Yes. Our online MBA in Healthcare Management curriculum equips you with the necessary business and healthcare management skills to pursue a career in this field, regardless of your background.

Yes, international students are encouraged to apply. In addition to submitting the standard application materials, international applicants who have or will have earned a three-year bachelor’s degree may need a transcript evaluation prepared by World Education Services (WES) or Education Credential Evaluators (ECE).

Application materials include your online application, video essays/vision statement, GMAT/GRE scores, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for two recommenders. Certain applicants may receive an invitation to interview after completing their application, and international applicants who have or will have earned a three-year bachelor’s degree may need a transcript evaluation prepared by World Education Services (WES) or Education Credential Evaluators (ECE). Our enrollment team is ready to assist you with any questions you have. Please contact us via email or at 216.293.7932 today.

There are three application deadlines for each program term, including early, priority and final. Prospective students applying by the early application deadline are eligible for a $10,000 early application scholarship, and those applying by the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Students are encouraged to apply to the program as early as possible. Contact an enrollment advisor today to build a personalized application timeline. 

There are a variety of ways to fund your tuition, including scholarships and loans.

Online students benefit from a variety of technological, academic and career support services. Canvas, our learning management system, provides a collaborative space for course content, assignments, tests and grading, while Zoom hosts live classes. Student tech support is available 24/7 to help solve any technological challenges. Online students are assigned a student success coach to provide academic, personal, social and career support from matriculation through graduation. In addition, Career Services offers a variety of resources, support and counseling opportunities, and our global network of more than 20,000 alumni can help students succeed post-graduation.

Our enrollment team is ready to assist you with any questions you have. Please contact us via email or at 216.293.7932 today.