Online MBA in Healthcare Management
Connect business strategy with the realities of healthcare leadership.
Connect business strategy with the realities of healthcare leadership.
Concordia University Chicago’s MBA in Healthcare Management combines graduate business study with coursework in healthcare systems, innovation, and analytics. Build a broader perspective on the decisions that shape healthcare organizations, from financial and operational priorities to the use of data and technology.
The 36-credit program includes the MBA core and a 12-credit Healthcare Management specialization. Online and campus study options are available; confirm the format and course availability for your plan with Admissions.
Program Highlights
- 36 credits total
- 12 specialization credits
- Four health care specilization courses
- Online and campus study options: verify the selected course format
- Eight-week online terms: completion time depends on the student's degree plan
Why Pursue an MBA in Healthcare Management?
Healthcare organizations make decisions in a setting where budgets, staffing, regulations, technology, and service needs intersect. An MBA in Healthcare Management can help you examine these decisions through both a business and a healthcare lens.
CUC’s specialization adds coursework in healthcare systems, healthcare innovation, and analytics to the shared MBA core. It may be relevant if you want to strengthen your business knowledge while continuing to work in healthcare or exploring responsibilities in healthcare administration.
- Build a stronger foundation in business functions such as finance, analytics, leadership, and strategy.
- Study how healthcare systems address access, resources, costs, quality, and regulation.
- Explore innovation and analytics as tools for understanding organizational and care-delivery challenges.
Healthcare Leadership Challenges
Healthcare leaders work across clinical, operational, financial, and regulatory priorities. They may need to monitor budgets, support quality and efficiency, respond to changes in law and technology, and communicate decisions across multidisciplinary teams.
CUC’s Healthcare Management coursework examines these challenges through systems, innovation, and analytics. The curriculum gives students a structured way to study how organizations use information, resources, and management practices to make decisions.
Career Outlook and Data
Medical and health services managers plan, direct, and coordinate the business activities of healthcare providers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in this occupation to grow 24% from 2025 to 2035, with about 62,300 openings per year on average. The median annual wage was $123,860 in May 2025.
These are national figures for the occupation across education levels, experience, and industries. They are not salary estimates or employment guarantees for CUC MBA students. BLS notes that managers typically need a bachelor’s degree and relevant administrative or clinical work experience; requirements vary by employer and role.
24%
Projected employment growth, 2025–2035
62,300
Average annual openings, 2025–2035
$123,860
Median annual wage, May 2025
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical and Health Services Managers. National occupational data; not specific to CUC graduates or MBA holders.
Where Can Healthcare Management Study Apply?
Healthcare management knowledge may be relevant across hospitals, physician practices, outpatient care centers, nursing and residential care facilities, and other healthcare organizations. Depending on prior experience and employer requirements, related roles may include healthcare operations manager, clinic administrator, department manager, or medical and health services manager.
Job titles and qualifications vary. Some positions require clinical or administrative experience, professional credentials, or other preparation in addition to a graduate business degree. Review current job postings in the field and location that interest you.
Healthcare Management Curriculum
The Healthcare Management MBA requires 36 credits: a 24-credit MBA core and 12 credits in the Healthcare Management specialization. The specialization consists of four 3-credit courses. Review the current catalog for prerequisites and the full degree plan.
| ID | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MBAH 6650 | Health Care Systems I | 3 |
| MBAH 6655 | Health Care Systems II | 3 |
| MBAH 6670 | Innovative Best Practices in Health Care Management | 3 |
| MBAH 6675 | Health Care Analytics | 3 |
Prerequisite note: The catalog lists a grade of B or higher in MBAH-6650 and MBAH-6655 as prerequisites for MBAH-6670 and MBAH-6675. Confirm the current sequence and availability with an advisor.
The MBA core includes business analytics, economics or global marketing, accounting, financial management, design thinking, applied artificial intelligence, leadership and ethical decision-making, and a capstone. See the MBA catalog for the exact course list and requirements.
Explore AI with business judgment
CUC students have access to BoodleBox, a shared generative AI workspace. The MBA curriculum includes business analytics and Applied Artificial Intelligence, creating an academic context for examining how AI may support research, analysis, and problem-solving. In healthcare settings, any use of AI must account for accuracy, privacy, security, professional standards, and organizational policy. Use BoodleBox only as directed by your instructor, evaluate its output, and do not enter sensitive or protected information.
Lead with Purpose
Healthcare decisions affect patients, care teams, organizations, and communities. At Concordia Chicago, MBA study connects business knowledge with the university’s values of Truth, Freedom, and Vocation. In Healthcare Management, leading with purpose means examining evidence, acting with integrity, and considering the human impact of choices about resources, operations, technology, and service delivery.
A faculty perspective on purpose and business learning
Dr. Lynn Hunnicutt, Dean of the College of Business, discusses how CUC’s values and MBA curriculum shape the way students approach business problems.
Who Should Consider This MBA?
This specialization may be a fit if you work in healthcare or are exploring business responsibilities in a healthcare organization and want to build on your experience with graduate business study. Students bring different academic and professional backgrounds. Review the current admission requirements and discuss your experience and goals with an Admissions counselor.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition and fees depend on the current academic year, course plan, and applicable charges. CUC’s tuition guarantee may keep the tuition rate unchanged while your course of study remains uninterrupted; separate fees may change. Review current graduate tuition, financial aid, employer assistance, and military education benefits with Admissions and Student Business Services.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and meet CUC’s current graduate admission requirements. Application materials include:
- A completed online application.
- An objective statement describing your educational and professional goals.
- Official transcripts from institutions where you earned a degree.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- A professional résumé.
The GRE is not required. GPA criteria and additional documentation depend on the applicant’s circumstances. Review current requirements with Admissions before applying.
FAQ
The program requires 36 credits: a 24-credit MBA core and 12 credits in the Healthcare Management specialization.
The four specialization courses are Health Care Systems I, Health Care Systems II, Innovative Best Practices in Health Care Management, and Health Care Analytics. Each course is 3 credits.
CUC offers online and campus study options. Confirm the format and availability of the courses in your degree plan with Admissions or an academic advisor.
Your timeline depends on course availability, course load, and your approved degree plan. Online courses use eight-week terms.
The program provides graduate business and healthcare management coursework. Career qualifications vary by role and employer; some positions require relevant work experience, clinical preparation, or additional credentials.
The course examines patient data, databases, electronic medical records, clinical intelligence, and the use of analysis to support healthcare decisions. See the catalog for the official course description.
Plan Your Next Step
Explore whether the Healthcare Management specialization fits your experience and goals. An Admissions counselor can help you review the requirements, current course format, cost, and application steps.
