Healthcare Administration (MBA)*

Offered at South University, Cleveland; South University, Columbia; South University, High Point; South University, Montgomery; South University, Novi; South University, Online Programs; South University, Tampa; South University, Virginia Beach; and South University, West Palm Beach.

The Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Administration degree program is designed to prepare graudates to seek employment in a leadership role in the healthcare delivery system. The program is founded with the philosophy that healthcare leaders require strong business competencies and management skills to be successful. The curriculum is designed to prepare students with a sound foundation in business analysis and decision-making, followed by a specialization in healthcare administration.

The Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration program is delivered in two modalities: fully online and blended. Students enrolled in the blended modality meet face-to-face in the classroom and asynchronously online on alternating weeks over the 11-week quarter.

The foundation courses are designed to provide a firm grounding in decision-making, behavioral sciences, and strategic environment. The MBA degree program core presents a functional approach to the long run and short run decisions that must be made to deliver goods and services. The Healthcare Administration specialization core is designed to provide specialized management and capstone courses specific to the healthcare field.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to:

Integrate and apply the knowledge of business and healthcare concepts specific to structures and governance, finance, and the delivery of healthcare within the US healthcare system.
Evaluate and analyze the impact that current healthcare policies may have on healthcare services.
Develop proficiency in critical thinking, information literacy skills and knowledge in healthcare specific research, problem-solving and case study analysis.
Demonstrate exceptional communication skills including the use of appropriate computer skills for writing, research, and analytic papers.

Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Administration: 48 credits

MBA5001 Organizational Behavior and Communication 4 credit hours
MBA5004 Managerial Economics 4 credit hours
MBA5005 Law and Ethics for Managers 4 credit hours
MBA5008 Quantitative Analysis and Decision Making 4 credit hours
MBA5009 Managerial Environment 4 credit hours
MBA6011 Strategic Marketing 4 credit hours
MHC6301 Healthcare Structure, Organization, and Governance 4 credit hours
MHC6305 Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations 4 credit hours
MHC6999 Case Studies in Healthcare Administration 4 credit hours
Choose three of the following:
MHA6050 Regulation and Policy in Healthcare 4 credit hours
MHC6302 Public Health Organization and Management 4 credit hours
MHC6303 Quality Performance and Management 4 credit hours
MHC6306 Human Resource Management in Healthcare Organizations 4 credit hours

Note(s)

South University, Online Program offerings may not be available to residents of all states. Please contact an admissions representative for further information.