MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Administration Online
Emerge as a strategic leader ready to drive innovation, influence policy and improve patient outcomes across the health care sector.
Program Overview
Become a strategic leader versed in the business of health care
Build expertise at the intersection of business and health care by completing the online MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Administration from St. Cloud State. This AACSB-accredited program will deepen your understanding of the health care landscape and prepare you to apply business strategies when solving challenges impacting hospitals and other medical facilities.
Our online MBA in Healthcare Administration program imparts strategic, financial and operational skills to accelerate your advancement to leadership positions. While completing the concentration courses, you’ll build health care-specific knowledge that enables you to drive innovations, manage teams and influence policies intended to enhance patient care. Each course is taught by supportive faculty, and you’ll access networking opportunities to form lasting connections for your career.
Upon completion of this healthcare administration online program, you will be able to:
- Integrate and synthesize core business disciplines to design innovative solutions for complex challenges in health care organizations
- Lead and manage health care teams and systems with a focus on strategic decision-making, ethical leadership, and organizational behavior
- Analyze and influence health care policy and delivery systems to improve patient outcomes and organizational performance
- Leverage financial and information systems knowledge to drive efficiency, innovation, and value-based care in health care settings
- Integrate and synthesize core business disciplines to design innovative solutions for complex challenges in health care organizations
- Lead and manage health care teams and systems with a focus on strategic decision-making, ethical leadership, and organizational behavior
- Analyze and influence health care policy and delivery systems to improve patient outcomes and organizational performance
- Leverage financial and information systems knowledge to drive efficiency, innovation, and value-based care in health care settings
As a graduate of our Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration online program, you will be qualified for leadership roles such as:
- Hospital Administrator
- Chief Nursing Officer
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Healthcare Consultant
- Managed Care Executive
- Director of Healthcare Operations
- Hospital Administrator
- Chief Nursing Officer
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Healthcare Consultant
- Managed Care Executive
- Director of Healthcare Operations
Experience maximum support with personalized career, leadership development and work-life balance coaching
We are thrilled to offer St. Cloud State MBA students access to the Coaching Connections program in which you can partner with a highly qualified career coach to identify your professional goals, create a sustainable action plan and gain access to a broad range of resources.
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St. Cloud State offers multiple MBA concentrations online. Check out all our MBA online degree programs.
Accreditation
The Herberger Business School at St. Cloud State University is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). Less than 6% of the world’s schools offering business degree programs hold AACSB business accreditation. We are one of two business schools in Minnesota to hold AACSB accreditation for 50 years, showing a long-standing record of excellence.
Tuition
Capitalize on cost-effective tuition for our online MBA
Our online MBA in Healthcare Administration program offers the same tuition to all in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition is affordable and includes all fees.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA in Healthcare Administration | $633.33 | $1,900 | $19,000* |
*Tuition includes all standard fees and is subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to increase tuition and fees at any time. Local students may opt-in to additional fees giving them access to several on-campus resources. Click here for more information on the cost of attendance for St. Cloud State University.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Learn key dates for earning your MBA in Healthcare Administration online
The online Healthcare Administration MBA program from St. Cloud State features 7-week courses and multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that is best for you.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer A | 5/10/26 | 4/27/26 | 5/4/26 | 5/6/26 | 5/19/26 |
| Summer B | 7/5/26 | 6/18/26 | 6/24/26 | 6/26/26 | 7/14/26 |
| Fall A | 8/30/26 | 8/17/26 | 8/24/26 | 8/26/26 | 9/8/26 |
| Fall B | 10/25/26 | 10/12/26 | 10/19/26 | 10/21/26 | 11/3/26 |
| Spring A | 1/10/27 | 12/28/26 | 1/4/27 | 1/6/27 | 1/19/27 |
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Apply NowAdmissions
We offer a simple admission process for the online MBA in Healthcare Administration
Our streamlined MBA admission process makes it easier for you to get started right away. Please read the admission requirements to ensure you qualify.
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- 2.75 undergraduate GPA**
- No GMAT required
**Students who have below a 2.75 GPA may still be considered for admission. A holistic review of the application and required documentation will be completed. Upon review, an interview with the MBA Program Director may be requested.
Application Requirements
- Professional resume
- Contact information for two professional references
- $65 application fee
- Short-answer questions, limit to 1,200 characters/about 200 words (note that the counter in the system counts characters):
- As a graduate student, what are you looking to learn/gain from the program?
- As a graduate student, what will you be able to contribute to the program and your fellow students?
Transcripts
Please submit transcripts from all colleges attended. We will accept unofficial transcripts at the time of application; however, official transcripts will need to be submitted before the end of the first term in the program. St. Cloud State staff will download official transcripts for graduates of St. Cloud State and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
Non-St. Cloud State/Minnesota State transcripts may be ordered through the records office and delivered electronically to:
- Parchment – St. Cloud State University >> Graduate Admissions
- National Student Clearinghouse – St. Cloud State University >> Graduate Admissions
Official paper and international transcripts may be mailed to:
School of Graduate Studies
720 4th Ave S
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Courses
Develop business acumen for roles across the health care sector
To earn your MBA in Healthcare Administration online, you must complete 10 courses (30 credit hours), comprised of 21 credit hours of core courses and nine credit hours of major requirements.
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