Master of Business Administration with a Specialization in Healthcare Management Online
Learn to navigate the evolving regulatory complexities of the contemporary healthcare landscape in the Master of Business Administration with a Specialization in Healthcare Management online program, which provides insight into the U.S. healthcare industry with an eye on career advancement.
Program Overview
Why our 100% online MBA in Healthcare Management stands out
Gain practical and applicable insights into the U.S. healthcare industry in the MBA with a Specialization in Healthcare Management online program from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Learn the various facets of a complex, trillion-dollar industry that accounts for more than 18% of our country's GDP, including thousands of hospitals, nursing homes, specialized care facilities, independent practices and partnerships, web-based and IT-supported service companies, managed-care organizations, and major manufacturers.
You will acquire a thorough understanding of healthcare analytics and the organizational structure of healthcare systems. As the industry continues to grow, complications arise in the ongoing challenges of controlling costs, expanding consumer access and improving the quality of processes and patient outcomes. Government legislation and shifting regulations continue to influence healthcare delivery and payment systems.
In this 100% online, AACSB-accredited healthcare management degree program, you will also deepen your core business knowledge in operational areas including business law, accounting, information analysis, operations management, economics, corporate finance, marketing, strategic management, and business analysis. With accelerated 7-week courses and no prerequisites or foundation courses required, you can complete your MBA in a few months.
The Cameron School of Business features a top-notch faculty committed to your success. Your courses will be taught by full-time professors with terminal degrees who apply their management experience in the private sector to the course curriculum.
This AACSB-accredited business master's program requires far less financial investment than comparable MBA programs at other business schools in North Carolina.
In this online MBA with a healthcare management specialization, you will learn:
- How to use data analytics tools to model, select, prepare, analyze, interpret, evaluate and present clinical and operational data to improve healthcare outcomes
- An overview of the relationship among the primary provider, payer, service and support sectors in the American healthcare industry
- The impact of constricting reimbursement on the healthcare industry, as well as an examination of recent healthcare legislation and regulation.
- How to use data analytics tools to model, select, prepare, analyze, interpret, evaluate and present clinical and operational data to improve healthcare outcomes
- An overview of the relationship among the primary provider, payer, service and support sectors in the American healthcare industry
- The impact of constricting reimbursement on the healthcare industry, as well as an examination of recent healthcare legislation and regulation.
Career roles for graduates of this healthcare management MBA program include:
- Hospital Chief Executive Officer
- Pharmaceutical Brand Manager
- Director of Nursing
- Hospital Administrator
- Healthcare Manager
- Hospital Chief Executive Officer
- Pharmaceutical Brand Manager
- Director of Nursing
- Hospital Administrator
- Healthcare Manager
Also available:
UNCW offers MBA programs in a variety of in-demand specializations as well as an Executive MBA and an M.S. program. View our business programs.
Accreditation:
UNCW's Cameron School of Business is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
Tuition
Find out how and when to pay your tuition
Designed to be affordable and convenient, our tuition is an outstanding value and far less of a financial investment than many other North Carolina universities. We also offer pay-by-the-course tuition for our online programs. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Tuition and fees are subject to change each academic year pending legislative approval. View more information on your cost of attendance.
| Program | Total Tuition & Fees* |
|---|---|
| MBA – Healthcare Management (in-state residents) | $19,287 |
| MBA – Healthcare Management (out-of-state residents) | $51,458.76 |
*N.C. resident tuition and fees. Part-time tuition rate. Full-time tuition rate may be lower. Consult with your advisor. Total tuition and fees may vary by student and are subject to change. Learn more.
**Students taking a full-time course load throughout the program can complete it in as few as 12 months. Consult with your advisor.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Important dates for our students
The online healthcare MBA program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring rolling admission and six start dates each year. Choose the start date that best suits your goals.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 | 8/26/24 | 7/27/24 | 8/3/24 | 8/28/24 | 8/29/24 | 10/13/24 |
| Fall 2 | 10/21/24 | 9/21/24 | 9/28/24 | 10/23/24 | 10/24/24 | 12/8/24 |
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 12/7/24 | 12/14/24 | 1/15/25 | 1/16/25 | 3/2/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/8/25 | 2/15/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/13/25 | 4/27/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/12/25 | 4/19/25 | 5/14/25 | 5/15/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 5/24/25 | 5/31/25 | 7/2/25 | 7/3/25 | 8/17/25 |
Students must register for courses by 5 p.m. (EST) on the registration deadline date.
Students must remit tuition payment by 10 a.m. (EST) on the tuition deadline date.
Now enrolling:
Admissions
Steps to being admitted to our online MBA in healthcare program
To apply for the MBA with a Specialization in Healthcare Management online, you must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or its equivalent at a foreign institution by the first official day of classes for the semester of application. Because UNCW considers applications on a rolling basis, you are urged to apply promptly for your preferred start date.
Admission Requirements:
- Official transcript
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Resume and cover letter
MBA Online Admission Requirements:
- Minimum of two years full-time, professional post-baccalaureate work experience required for MBA programs
- Resume and cover letter (statement of interest) indicating how your background has prepared you for the MBA program
- Two letters of recommendation
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in undergraduate work. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 must demonstrate professional experience/advancement that shows progression since graduation and indicates how they will contribute to the program
- A GMAT score above 500, which is waived if you meet one of the following requirements:
- Five or more years of managerial work experience
- An undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher
- Completed an advanced degree (graduate level or above) involving some quantitative coursework
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities are required.
Electronic Method (Preferred):
Password protected transcripts may be sent directly from the institution to [email protected]
Paper Method – Official Transcripts (Envelope Sealed by the Institution):
UNCW Graduate SchoolAttn: Kimberly Goerne Harris
601 South College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403-5955
Have a question? Call us at 855-306-4734.
Please note: The GMAT/GRE is currently waived through the 2024 cycle for all programs.
Courses
The degree plan for our Master’s in Healthcare Management online program
The healthcare management MBA online curriculum is comprised of 12 courses (36 credit hours), including 30 credit hours of MBA core courses and six credit hours of electives.
*Students taking a full-time course load throughout the program can complete it in as few as 12 months. Consult with your advisor.
