MBA in Healthcare Management

The healthcare industry is rapidly growing and evolving. The online Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Management at the University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium provides the specialized knowledge you need to meet the unique challenges of this booming industry.

The 36-credit MBA degree in healthcare management is accredited by the AACSB, an organization committed to developing the next generation of leaders and making a positive societal impact through business education.

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Online MBA in Healthcare Management at a Glance

36Credits

$850Per Credit

100%Online

3Average years to complete your MBA

What You’ll Learn in the Online MBA Degree in Healthcare Management Program

Our online master’s in healthcare management concentration prepares you to become a leader in the industry. Learn through cross-functional general MBA degree courses and specialized healthcare management courses. Develop your understanding of healthcare policies, regulations, and other intricacies of healthcare delivery systems—like information technology and data analytics.

Unique features of the MBA in Healthcare Management program include:

Faculty who teach as a team to demonstrate the integrated nature of businesses
Embedded group work within core courses, letting you network with classmates and share your expertise
The ability to further customize your master’s in healthcare management through elective coursework

When you graduate from our MBA in Healthcare Management online program, you will be an effective leader who can:

Lead a diverse and inclusive organization.
Demonstrate a sense of social and ethical responsibility.
Identify and evaluate market opportunity.
Create and sustain competitive advantages.
Communicate effectively in organizations.
Use critical thinking and analytical reasoning to make informed business decisions.
Create and maintain a dynamic vision for personal and professional development.
Manage resources required for organizations to be at the forefront of innovation in healthcare
Lead initiatives that respond to internal and external needs in healthcare organizations
Engage in data-driven decision-making

Curriculum

You will complete 26 credits of business essential and core courses, plus you’ll select a minimum of three healthcare management courses to apply towards your healthcare concentration requirements. You may also combine those with up to four credits of general electives, for a total of 36 credits to complete the degree.

Degree Planning Guide

Required MBA Courses

Business Essentials Courses

4 Credits (2 Courses)

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Core Courses

22 Credits (7 Courses)

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Healthcare Management/Elective Courses

Each MBA in Healthcare Management course is two credits. You must select three courses to apply towards your healthcare concentration requirements. If you take more than six credits from the list below, they will apply to the elective credit requirement. Certain general electives may also apply towards degree requirements.

MBA 780: Leading the Healthcare Workforce
Explore the challenges and opportunities that healthcare management leaders face. Learn how to maximize human resources and other organizational resources to improve efficiencies and healthcare quality.

MBA 781: Fundamentals of Health Information Technology Management
An introduction to the dynamic world of information technology in healthcare management. Gain an understanding of information processing, the content and evolution of healthcare information systems, and the current and future methodologies.

MBA 782: Healthcare Finance and Economics
Become better informed about the economics of health insurance and healthcare. Explore public policy issues concerning health, medical care, and healthcare reform.

MBA 783: Informing Healthcare Decisions with Data Analytics
Discover ways to gather, analyze, interpret, communicate, and use data for organizational decision-making. Learn concepts regarding data analytics, methodologies for collecting data, and strategies for managing data for analysis.

MBA 786: Addressing Contemporary Issues and Trends in Healthcare
Examine current United States healthcare, identifying trends and issues relevant to your experiences and explore strategies for addressing them.

MBA 789: Health Care Organization and Delivery
Gain a foundational understanding of our complex health system, from basic organization and management to an exploration of the relationships between cost, quality, and access in the context of system improvement and healthcare reform.

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Student Testimonials

Sarah Manney, Alum

Sarah earned an MBA in Healthcare Management from the UW MBA Consortium following Spring 2024.

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Megan Cahill, Alum

Megan earned an MBA (General Management) from the UW MBA Consortium following Fall 2023.

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Meet Our Online MBA Program Faculty

Our AACSB-accredited program is ranked 12th in the nation for Best Online MBA Programs by U.S. News and World Report and recognized for quality by diverse organizations, from The Princeton Review to Fortune Education. Here are some of the faculty who help make our program one of the best in the nation. Learn more about our reputation.