Healthcare MBA

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Healthcare Administration MBA


Students pursuing the MBA in Healthcare Administration and the Master’s of Nursing/MBA develop business skills in accounting, economics and finance to analyze managerial problems in the healthcare environment. The students learn from one another while developing the expertise required for diverse career paths.

The Molloy University MBA in Healthcare Administration prepares students to become leaders in their chosen field. It emphasizes critical-thinking skills, as well as the core pillars of business ethics, quantitative modeling, decision-making, and written and verbal communication.

Excited to begin your journey as a decision-maker in the healthcare industry? Start taking steps toward your future in healthcare with Molloy University.

Healthcare MBA: Key features of the program


There are two graduate programs for students interested in pursuing an interdisciplinary business and healthcare degree:

 

Master of Business Administration — Healthcare Administration

(36 Total Credits)

Careers in the healthcare sector, such as those in pharmaceuticals, insurance, organizations, consulting firms, hospitals and other institutions, require unique business and leadership skills to grow in a constantly changing industry. Evolve with the sector and develop vital managerial skills in our MBA program with a healthcare concentration. 

Explore the courses and topics that you could take to fulfill a Master of Nursing Administration and Informatics or Master of Business Administration with a Healthcare concentration.

 

Dual Degree Nursing Administration with Informatics — Master of Science/Master of Business Administration in Healthcare

(60 Total Credits)

Nurse managers and nurse executive roles (CNOs) must adapt to changes in the healthcare industry, which require sophisticated business skills. This dual degree program is designed to arm students with the confidence and expertise necessary to succeed inside and outside of the classroom. Once students complete the M.S. in Nursing Administration, they are accepted (with advanced standing) into the MBA in Healthcare program.

 

Explore the courses and topics that you could take to fulfill a Master of Nursing Administration and Informatics or

  • Healthcare Administration Core Courses:

    Organizational Behavior

    Business Ethics

    Leadership in Organizations

    Perspectives on Strategy

    Accounting for Healthcare Professionals

    Healthcare Marketing

    Economic Evaluations in Healthcare

    Healthcare Finance

    Healthcare Organization and Delivery

  • Management Elective: Complete one (3 credits)

    Quantitative Analysis

    Project Management I

  • General Elective: Complete one (3 credits)

    Accounting Theory

    Accounting Research

    Computer Auditing

    Corporate Financial Management

    Advanced Topics in Accounting and Taxation

    Business Analytics

    Predictive Analytics

    Investment Management

    Advanced Topics in Finance

    Brand Strategy and Category Mgmt.

    Global Marketing

    Consumer Behavior

    Research Data for Market Intelligence

    Project Management II

  • Capstone Course: (3 credits)

    Healthcare Capstone/Strategy

How a Healthcare MBA can lead to new opportunities in healthcare management


A Healthcare MBA is great for students who are natural leaders and strategic critical thinkers. Within the medical field, professionals with an MBA in Healthcare have a competitive edge — especially in such an in-demand industry.

Healthcare is a fast-paced and growing industry that touches every corner of the world. Our MBA program instills the leadership qualities and experience required to thrive post-graduation and assist in making life-saving work possible behind the scenes.

From health systems management and administration roles to a hospital’s leadership board, a Healthcare MBA degree empowers students with the professional development they need to work their way up. It also allows for higher-paid salary opportunities. Some exciting career path options include: 

  • Healthcare administrator
  • Healthcare consultant
  • Medical health services manager
  • Public health project manager
  • Health policy professional
  • Clinician leader
  • Corporate development associate
  • Healthcare executive
  • Strategic project manager
  • Pharmaceutical brand manager
  • And more!

How to earn your Healthcare MBA


Molloy University’s Healthcare MBA programs are designed to work with your schedule. Typically a two-year degree, students can choose their in-person and online courses to fit their day-to-day life demands.

As one of the most affordable private universities in the region, Molloy aims to support student career development and degree goals within a budget. Graduate tuition is payable each semester with a set cost per credit and enrollment fee for semesters. For regularly updated information regarding tuition costs, check out our Molloy Tuition and Fees page here. For additional financial information, please visit our financial aid page here.

To begin the journey to your MBA in Healthcare, go to our Application Management page to create an official Molloy account or log in (if you already have one).

Excited to learn about the next steps? Explore our graduate admissions.

Do you still have questions? Reach out to our faculty in the business department for an information session.

 

Is a Healthcare MBA right for you?


An MBA provides a more comprehensive curriculum of the overall business processes and best practices needed in today’s various industries.

At Molloy University, the MBA in Healthcare Administration covers healthcare-specific topics and broadens the student’s overall business skill sets. The aim is to let graduate students learn all of the skills needed to thrive in business administration within healthcare. From there, they can pursue a career in health administration or a less traditional health science career path, such as public policy or risk management.

For students who have a passion for healthcare and want the flexibility to expand their potential future career paths, our Healthcare MBA program is an ideal fit.

Get inspired by this program and other healthcare opportunities available at Molloy University here.

Discover how a Healthcare MBA from Molloy University can transform your career


Molloy University is here to help you secure a career in the fast-growing and exciting field of healthcare. Our MBA program offers challenging courses to improve your proficiency and fuel your passion in the healthcare arena.

The healthcare industry needs leaders, and we’re ready to guide you to those leadership roles. Our accomplished faculty are passionate about business and healthcare — and they know what it takes to make it in a competitive industry. Working one-on-one with each MBA student to foster one-of-a-kind mentoring relationships and networking opportunities, our faculty are as dedicated as our healthcare program students.

Through small class sizes, online MBA course options and experiential learning opportunities, our healthcare students enter the professional world equipped with the prerequisites for success.

Get started on the path to your Healthcare MBA here.

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From the moment I expressed interest in the MBA program, the faculty and staff were very attentive and kind when assessing my individual needs.
ANESHA VICTOR '21