MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Administration online

Apply By: 4/24/26
Start Class: 5/11/26
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Program Overview

Dive into our online MBA in Healthcare Administration program

$13,950* Total Tuition
As few as 12 months Program Duration
30 Credit Hours

Our 100 percent online Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Administration is designed for working health care professionals who want to develop the practical business knowledge and leadership skills needed to lead in the health care industry.

Learn the process of identifying and mitigating risks, making data-driven decisions, and setting organizational strategy from the perspective of a health care organization.

Taught by faculty with a focus on new ideas and collaborative problem-solving, the core coursework for the online Healthcare Administration MBA also gives you a solid foundation in leadership skills, IT management, accounting and marketing.

Prepare for leadership roles such as health care executive, hospital administrator, medical and health services manager, or pharmaceutical product manager with this innovative and engaging MBA concentration.

This online, AACSB-accredited MBA program can prepare you for health care administration careers such as:

  • Health Care Executive
  • Hospital Administrator
  • Pharmaceutical Product Manager
  • Health Services Manager
  • Policy Analyst

The Romain College of Business at the University of Southern Indiana is one of only 5 percent of business schools worldwide to earn this prestigious accreditation from The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

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$13,950* Total Tuition
As few as 12 months Program Duration
30 Credit Hours

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Tuition

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USI is committed to providing an outstanding education that also is affordable. Tuition is structured to give our students the best value and flexibility.

For more information about tuition, fees and other costs, visit our Financial Aid Cost of Attendance page.

*Tuition applicable for current start dates and is subject to change. Any questions regarding tuition should be directed to the Bursar's Office. If you step out of the program, returning to the program may have different tuition and fees applied.

Application Fee

Application fee: $40

Active military service members and veterans receive an admission fee waiver. Simply apply online and select the "military waiver" option, then contact our office at 800-467-1965 so we may submit the proper forms to Graduate Studies.

Billing and Payment Schedule

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Financial Aid

The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Your FAFSA must be received by the federal processing center by April 15th each year to be considered for state financial aid as well as federal financial aid. USI's Federal School Code is 001808. You will need an FSA ID to electronically sign your FASFA. If you do not have an FSA ID, you may create one at StudentAid.gov.

Once you are admitted to the program and we receive your FAFSA, you can see the financial aid you qualify for and accept or decline your Direct Student Loan on your myUSI. For more information about tuition reimbursement or financial resources that may be available to you, visit our Student Financial Assistance page, access our Financial Aid FAQs, or contact us.

Student Financial Assistance Office

Local Phone: 812-464-1767
Toll Free Phone: 800-467-1965
Fax: 812-461-5305

Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (CDT)

Tuition Breakdown:

$465* Per Credit Hour
$13,950* Total Tuition

Calendar

Our course schedule is designed to offer flexibility

Now is the time to start earning your online MBA in Healthcare Administration and take the fast track to a more successful career. USI provides you with the convenience of an accelerated application-to-start calendar.

SessionCourse StartApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration Deadline*Drop Date
Spring II3/16/262/27/263/6/263/13/263/20/26
Summer I5/11/264/24/265/1/265/8/265/15/26
Summer II6/29/266/12/266/19/266/26/267/3/26
Fall I8/17/267/31/268/7/268/14/268/21/26
Fall II10/19/2610/2/2610/9/2610/16/2610/23/26

Now Enrolling:

4/24/26 Next Application Deadline
5/11/26 Start Classes

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Admissions

See the requirements for this Healthcare Administration MBA

The University of Southern Indiana's online MBA program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.

  • Undergraduate Degree a completed bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • GPA minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
  • GMAC ESA, GMAT or GRE is not required

Applicants must meet the following criteria for admission to USI's MBA program:

  • Completed bachelor's degree (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5) from an institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) or a comparable association.
  • GMAT/GRE: Submission of GMAT/GRE scores is optional and not required for admission.
  • For foreign-born applicants whose native spoken language is not English, official scores for Test of English as a Foreign Language exams (TOEFL Minimum score: 550 (paper-based); 79 (internet-based), or IELTS (Minimum score: 6.5), must be submitted to Graduate Studies along with an application unless a bachelor’s or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education has been obtained.
  • Submit contact information for three professional references and upload an updated resume to the application account Application Account
  • Submit the following documents via email to [email protected]:
    • Electronic Transcript(s): The School of Graduate Studies requires every degree seeking applicant to submit an official transcript from the institution at which the highest degree was earned. Applicants must submit unofficial transcript(s) from all other institutions attended. USI transcripts do not need to be requested.
    • Universities that are unable to send transcripts electronically can mail sealed transcripts to:

      USI Graduate Studies
      8600 University Blvd
      Evansville, IN 47712

Courses

Read about our MBA in Healthcare Administration online curriculum

To complete this MBA online program, students must complete 30 hours, including 21 hours of core coursework and 9 hours of concentration coursework.

Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A highly interactive and experiential class focusing on the development of management and leadership skills. The class focuses on organizational behavior issues and on developing a student's professionalism in the following areas: oral, written, and interpersonal communication, group dynamics, team building, creative problem solving, information and communication technology, change management skills, and the roles of leaders in a dynamic work environment.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate effective decision-making in organizational and team settings
  • Assess market and product strategies to develop feasible ideas
  • Apply critical thinking in business scenarios
  • Evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for leadership effectiveness
  • Apply the five exemplary practices of effective leadership
  • Align values, skills, and job activities to support performance
  • Conduct a leadership actions audit
  • Develop others to improve engagement and performance
  • Apply a coaching approach to develop others
  • Use the SCARF model to manage social dynamics in the workplace
  • Apply the Four Disciplines of Execution to achieve goals
  • Apply principles of change management and project management
  • Demonstrate an innovative mindset
  • Conduct an innovation audit and develop a business model
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of management accounting and its use to aid in planning, controlling, and evaluating operations.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the role of management accounting information in strategic planning
  • Compare approaches to cost assignment and cost systems
  • Apply methods to measure organizational performance
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course explores alternative approaches to managing the resources (computers, networks, software, data and people) that organizations utilize in applying information technology (IT). It focuses on the role of the user-manager in identifying opportunities (and avoiding pitfalls), developing applications, and creatively using IT to improve personal and organizational performance.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the role of information systems in integrating business functions within organizations
  • Apply information systems tools to support business analysis and decision-making
  • Use data visualization and business analysis software (e.g., Tableau)
  • Analyze how information systems support digital business models and competitive advantage
  • Evaluate ethical considerations related to information technology in organizations
  • Explain how information systems support communication and decision-making across stakeholders
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of economic concepts and tools useful to managers of business firms. Topics include optimization, demand, production and costs, market structure, pricing behavior, risk analysis, benefit cost analysis, estimation of economic relationships, and business cycles and forecasting.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply the rational-actor model to predict individual and firm behavior and recognize its limitations
  • Compute relevant costs for business decision-making
  • Use marginal analysis to make optimal decisions
  • Apply pricing strategies, including price discrimination
  • Analyze market changes using supply and demand frameworks
  • Develop strategies to increase long-term firm value
  • Make decisions under conditions of uncertainty
  • Analyze issues related to moral hazard and adverse selection
  • Align incentives with organizational goals
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A comprehensive coverage of financial theories and their application to provide the MBA student with a basic understanding and appreciation of corporate finance.

Learning Outcomes

  • Perform ratio analysis using financial statements
  • Apply the time value of money to evaluate investment decisions
  • Assess the value of bonds and interest rates
  • Assess stock valuation using dividends and cash flow methods
  • Estimate the cost of capital
  • Apply weighted average cost of capital (WACC) in valuation
  • Estimate required rates of return
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Analysis and control of the key marketing variables to develop successful strategic marketing plans. Emphasis on the major components of marketing strategy; establishment of overall corporate objectives; analysis of strategic business units; identification of creative alternatives; and examination of company, target market and competitors. Views strategy formulation from the global and managerial perspectives. Examines significant marketing strategies and applies them to practical analysis of established marketing cases dealing with new and established product management, pricing, channels and promotional aspects.

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe marketing concepts, frameworks, and methods used in organizational decision-making
  • Evaluate marketing decisions from an ethical and socially responsible perspective
  • Analyze the impact of strategic marketing decisions on organizational performance
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Includes the development of an executive managerial perspective. The primary purposes of the course are to develop the ability to analyze complex corporate problems from a global perspective, and an awareness of the impact of changing business conditions and government policies on global organizations. Examines the globalization of industries and firm competitiveness. The format of the class involves the use of cases to assist students in the application of theory.

Learning Outcomes

  • Assess organizational performance from multiple perspectives
  • Apply Porter’s Five Forces model to analyze industry competition
  • Apply VRIO analysis to evaluate resources and capabilities
  • Explain business-level competitive strategies
  • Evaluate corporate diversification strategies and their impact on performance
  • Analyze how global environmental differences affect international management
  • Evaluate the balance between global efficiency and local responsiveness
  • Compare modes of foreign market entry
  • Compare approaches to corporate social responsibility and ethics across countries
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course addresses the process of identifying and mitigating risk from the perspective of a health care organization. This may include financial risk associated from third party payer systems, patient safety risks, political risks from regulated healthcare markets and overall systemic risks associated from the healthcare market.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain key risk concepts in healthcare, including moral hazard and adverse selection
  • Evaluate the role of risk management in identifying and mitigating risk within healthcare organizations
  • Describe the unique regulatory environment governing healthcare markets and facilities
  • Assess the ethical and moral implications of risk in healthcare management decisions
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will examine the role of Business Analytics in decision-making processes. Behavioral issues at the intersection of data-generated insights and persuasion will receive a prominent focus.

Learning Outcomes

  • Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative variables in data analysis
  • Explain how the Simple Linear Regression (SLR) model provides insights beyond descriptive tools such as histograms
  • Understand and apply indicator variables in statistical analysis
  • Explain the role of control variables within the Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) model
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course uses the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology as a modern approach to continuous improvement in organizations. The Lean component of LSS focuses on eliminating non-customer value added waste in a process. The Six Sigma component focuses on statistical tools for achieving improvements in service quality and cost. LSS combines the speed and power of both to improve various measures of performance, such as throughput, cycle time, work-in-process, cost, and quality. This course provides a broad understanding of LSS principles, concepts, language, and methodology through exercises and case study applications.

Learning Outcomes

  • Recall key Lean Six Sigma concepts
  • Apply Define phase tools
  • Apply Measure phase tools
  • Apply Analyze phase tools
  • Apply Improve phase tools
  • Apply Control phase tools

"I always think that no matter what the background is of the person coming into the MBA program, they are likely to take courses in something they have not studied before. That was certainly the case with me."

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