MBA Healthcare Management

Get the specialized training you need to lead healthcare organizations.

Jobs in the healthcare sector are projected to grow by 15% between 2019 and 2029, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor statistics. This rate of growth is more than twice that of the general economy and means the creation of 2.4 million new jobs.

Your MBA healthcare specialization will prepare you for a career in health administration, whether you are currently working in healthcare or interested in entering the rapidly growing healthcare industry.

Format

You can complete the Lerner MBA with a healthcare management major or concentration on campus or online. You can also take several online courses while enrolled in the on-campus program.

Program Requirements

The Lerner MBA’s core business courses and professional development classes give you a solid base of business management knowledge. Then choose a healthcare management specialization option.

Major in Healthcare Management

The healthcare management major requires 5 courses and offers an in-depth study in healthcare.

Major Courses (15 credits)

HLTH 844 – Population Health Informatics
HLTH 813 – Leadership & Innovation in Population Health
HLTH 843 – Policy & Finance for Healthcare Delivery
HOSP 815 – E-Service Management in Healthcare
HOSP 640 – Patient Experience & Engagement
 
Courses vary in format and term offered. Your MBA advisor can help you plan your course of study.

Concentration in Healthcare Management

The healthcare management concentration requires 3 courses and offers a broad view of healthcare. In addition to the 9 credits of the concentration, you will choose an additional 6 credits of electives.

Concentration Courses (9 credits)
HLTH 844 – Population Health Informatics
HOSP 815 – E-Service Management in Healthcare
HOSP 640 – Patient Experience and Engagement
 
Courses vary in format and term offered. Your MBA advisor can help you plan your course of study.

Career Opportunities

A healthcare MBA builds your expertise in both health and business, preparing you for a career in the public or private sector, in fields such as:

  • Healthcare administration
  • Healthcare reform
  • Informatics
  • Population-based healthcare
  • E-service delivery
  • Medical practice administration
  • Healthcare systems management
  • Patient experience management
  • Healthcare analysis
  • Healthcare administrator

Admissions Information

Learn more about MBA admissions requirements, deadlines, tuition and financial aid available to you.