MBA Healthcare Management

Get the specialized training you need to lead healthcare organizations.

The healthcare and social assistance sector is projected to grow by 8.5% between 2024 and 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics, making it the fastest growing industry sector.

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 813 – Leadership & Innovation in Population Health
HLTH 843 – Policy & Finance for Healthcare Delivery
HLTH 844 – Population Health Informatics
HOSP 615 – 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.

Concentration Courses (9 credits)
HLTH 844 – Population Health Informatics
HOSP 615 – 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.