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Online MBA in Healthcare Management Program
Gain the skills necessary to lead at the intersection of business and healthcare with Case Western Reserve University’s online MBA in Healthcare Management. Our holistic curriculum equips you with foundational knowledge in marketing, finance, operations, analytics and business strategy while providing immersive learning opportunities through our residency program.
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Healthcare MBA Program Highlights
Core MBA Fundamentals
Gain fundamental MBA knowledge applicable across various industries with a strategic healthcare management focus.
Experiential Learning
Immerse yourself in practical knowledge shared by industry leaders from our collaborating health systems. Learn through regular classes, virtual interviews and engaging summer residencies.
Multidisciplinary Approach
Experience an integrative curriculum that connects you with faculty from across our esteemed schools, including business, medicine, engineering and law.
Why a Case Western Reserve Online MBA in Healthcare Management?
When you choose Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management, you join a community of ambitious peers, world-renowned faculty and dedicated alumni.
Our online healthcare MBA program equips you with the management skills to solve real-world business challenges and lead healthcare organizations. You’ll benefit from rigorous yet flexible classes and complete hands-on training during two in-person residency experiences at some of the nation’s top-ranked hospitals. Our immersive training program allows you to apply healthcare management lessons in real life while you grow your network, hone your skills, and build your confidence to succeed across different healthcare settings.
Learn from distinguished Weatherhead faculty and leaders about your journey as an online MBA in Healthcare Management student at Case Western Reserve.
Program Overview for the Online MBA in Healthcare Management
Case Western Reserve’s online MBA in Healthcare Management program is tailored for early- to mid-career healthcare professionals pursuing leadership roles. The program features a core MBA curriculum and a healthcare management concentration to help you become an effective healthcare leader.
Through a blend of live class sessions, self-paced modules, and experiential in-person residencies, you’ll learn how to create new systems, optimize processes, and minimize operational disruptions, ultimately improving organizational efficiency and patient experience.
Our healthcare-focused curriculum builds on our long-standing relationships with four nationally recognized institutions: Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, MetroHealth System, and Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center.
Required Credits
48 credit hours
Estimated Time to Complete
8 academic terms (fall, spring, summer)
Classroom Time
Each course will have an average of 60-90 minutes of live class sessions per week
Career Outlook for MBA in Healthcare Management
The healthcare industry is evolving rapidly, increasing demand for qualified healthcare managers. These administrators ensure that departments, practices and facilities operate effectively and efficiently and remain adaptable to changes in laws, regulations and technology.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical and health service managers is anticipated to increase 28% by 2032, resulting in approximately 54,700 annual job openings—making healthcare management one of the nation’s fastest-growing professions.
EXPLORE THE STUDENT EXPERIENCEWhat attracted me to Case Western was the MBA program. Working at Cleveland Clinic, many of my peers, colleagues, and mentors actually graduated from the CWRU MBA program and said great things. Applying for the program was an easy decision for me to not only advance my career but also obtain an MBA degree from a great school.
Bill Beutler, Online MBA, 2025
Administrative Director, Medical Operations at Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
Case Western Reserve Online MBA Faculty
Case Western Reserve’s online MBA faculty have extensive expertise in fields including investment banking, sales management, digital urban entrepreneurship, and computer program development.
Philip Cola, PhD
Gregory Jonas, PhD
Tom King, DM
Simon Peck, PhD
Roman Sheremata, PhD
J.B. Silvers, PhD
Ellen Van Oosten, PhD, BCC
Mark Votruba, PhD
Youngjin Yoo, PhD
Healthcare MBA Program Learning Outcomes
The online MBA in Healthcare Management program provides a comprehensive understanding of finance, accounting and business strategy within the healthcare industry. As a healthcare MBA program student, you will:
- Develop essential data analytics skills to improve organizational performance.
- Learn to transform raw data into actionable insights.
- Acquire a versatile business language.
- Expand your network through extensive exposure to various healthcare settings.
Online MBA in Healthcare Management FAQs
Read answers to frequently asked questions about our 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. 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.
Case Western Reserve Weatherhead School Accreditation
Case Western Reserve’s Weatherhead School of Management has been an AACSB-accredited business school since 1958. Graduates from AACSB-accredited schools typically benefit from higher employability and competitive salaries.
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Online MBA in Healthcare Management Curriculum
Our online MBA in Healthcare Management curriculum blends core MBA and healthcare courses to prepare you for success in today’s complex business landscape. Course topics include lean operations, financial management, population health, artificial intelligence in healthcare, and an immersive residency program to give you essential hands-on experience to stand out to employers.
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