School of Business
Department of Business
MBA in Healthcare Administration
A flexible program that will equip and empower you to make a positive impact on people and the healthcare industry
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Program Overview
Our flexible program delivers relevant graduate-level courses led by full-time faculty and healthcare experts that serve as adjunct faculty. The flexibility starts with the option to chose the modality for each 8-week course throughout the program. Choose to be in the classroom on our Mequon campus or to take a course online. You can even switch the format from course to course to fit your learning needs and schedule. The MBA program requires you to earn 36 credits and 12 of those credits will come from courses in healthcare administration. It's your MBA program and you need to do what works for you.
Graduate Certificate
Post-Baccalaureate students can earn a graduate certificate by selecting four courses within one of the MBA concentration areas or within the MBA core for a total of twelve credits. Students may at any time transition into the MBA degree program course of study through the standard application process.
What to Expect
With an MBA in healthcare administration, you will better understand management in healthcare and how to work with insurance companies. Develop the knowledge to handle challenges that may arise with budgeting, human resources, and public policy issues. You will have the opportunity to complete an internship in the healthcare sector to further build your expertise. Upon completion of this program, you will be a stronger leader with increased financial competence, better writing abilities, and stronger strategic problem-solving skills to better serve in healthcare.
Consider adding a bachelor's degree in public health which will give you the skills and understanding to help protect and promote the health of the general population through prevention and health equity. Knowledge in public health will enhance your abilities to serve in healthcare administration.
