Online MBA in Healthcare Administration at South University

Affordable Tuition Under $20,000

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Earn an online MBA in Healthcare Administration and build the business and leadership skills to navigate today’s complex healthcare environment.

The online Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration (MBA‑HCA) program at South University is designed to help you grow as a healthcare leader while you continue working. Through this flexible online healthcare MBA, you have the opportunity to study healthcare policy, finance, strategy, and operations alongside core business coursework, so you are prepared to address real challenges in hospitals, clinics, and other health services organizations. 

  • Complete in as Few as 15 Months2
  • Affordable Tuition Under $20,000
  • Fully Online MBA-HCA Program
  • 48 Credit Hours
  • Designed for Working Professionals
  • Accredited Graduate Business Degree
Accreditation Council For Business Schools and Programs
The following business programs at South University's Online Programs, Master of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs ([ACBSP] 11520 West 119th Street; Overland Park, KS 66213; 913-339-9356; www.acbsp.org).

How the Online MBA-HCA Program Works

  • 100% online courses designed for working healthcare and business professionals.
  • Learn from faculty with real‑world healthcare and business experience.3
  • Collaborate with classmates from diverse healthcare settings.  
  • Flexible schedule that helps you balance work, life, and graduate study.
  • Mobile access helps you stay on track with coursework and announcements.

What You'll Study

  • Healthcare policy, law, and regulation, and their impact on care delivery.

  • Healthcare finance, economics, and resource management.

  • Quality improvement, information management, and data‑informed decision‑making.

  • Leadership and management models for governing healthcare services.

Career Outlook for MBA-HCA Graduates

Graduates with an MBA in Healthcare Administration may pursue leadership and management roles across hospitals, health systems, clinics, public health agencies, and other healthcare organizations. An online healthcare MBA is designed to help you build the strategic, financial, and operational skills needed to support advancement into supervisory and management positions.4
Examples of roles that may be pursued with experience and an MBA-HCA degree can include:
Healthcare Administrator
Practice Administrator
Hospital Administrator & Corporate Development 
Manager, Policy Analyst, Researcher 
Healthcare Operations
Facilities Management

Why Online Healthcare MBA Students Choose South University

The South University online MBA in Healthcare Administration emphasizes flexibility, affordability, and practical skills for healthcare leaders. The curriculum connects business concepts with healthcare‑specific challenges, so you can apply what you learn in your current role and prepare to pursue future management opportunities.

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No wait list for admission

Financial aid available for those who qualify

No cost to apply

Flexible online learning

Multiple start dates throughout the year

Admissions Requirements
for the MBA-HCA Program

Students interested in the online Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration (MBA‑HCA) program must meet South University’s graduate admissions standards. Additional program‑specific requirements may apply.
  • Completed application for admission
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA on completed undergraduate coursework or an earned graduate degree
  • Official transcripts required within 5 weeks of the class start date
  • International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES or AICE credential evaluation service

For full admissions details and any prerequisites, speak with an Admissions Representative today.

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Why South University?

You have the motivation and drive to succeed. South University has the focused degree programs, personalized support, and subject matter expertise you need to elevate your goals into a reality. Here you have the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge to pursue a new career or enhance your existing one while learning from an experienced faculty*.

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Focused on your academic, personal, & professional growth

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Grants for New Students

Eligible students may apply for one of South University's Grants to help fund their education. See if you could qualify!5