MBA in Healthcare Administration

Develop and lead high-quality, safe, and effective healthcare systems with an MBA

Gain higher-level leadership skills to successfully manage and improve the operations of a healthcare organization. Though not directly involved with patients in healthcare administration, you will experience a rewarding career that is focused on helping healthcare providers and people. Learn to lead the processes, public policies, and people within the healthcare industry with confidence and care.

Credits36

Cost Per Credit^$725

Format Options

For each course, choose to take it online on your own time, via Zoom in real-time, or in-person.

Schedule

Multiple opportunities to start during the fall, spring, & summer semesters. Apply at any time!

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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.

Graduate Application Steps

Entrance requirements

An awarded bachelor's degree from an accredited higher-education institution
The MBA program has a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75. (Students below a 2.75 may still be reviewed for consideration.)

Admissions process for graduate school

Application form available at
- Select the Graduate option
One page essay which should include the following:
- Reason for obtaining a graduate degree
- What are your career goals
- Why are you choosing to pursue your degree at Concordia University
Current résumé of your education and employment experience
Two letters of recommendation using this Recommendation Form
Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education

When your application is complete, the file is forwarded to the Admission Committee for review.

Accepted into the program

An official acceptance letter will be emailed to you that will include your Student ID number
An email from your Admissions Counselor will be sent to you with Next-Step details
Password information will be sent separately from the Information Technology office which will provide you access to Blackboard, your Concordia email account, and your student portal
Academic Advising Appointment: Once admitted, you may schedule to meet with your Academic & Career Advisor who will review your degree plan, discuss orientation steps, the ��ϲ�� student portal, and assist with registering for classes

Please note:

Graduate entrance exams such as the GRE, are not required
If you have completed graduate level classes in the last seven years and wish to have them evaluated for possible transfer, please contact your admissions counselor for more information
Uncommon Scholarships: If you meet qualifications, please complete an application Uncommon Scholarship

Non-Degree Students

This is for students seeking a certification, licensure, or an individual course.

Please complete an application at
- Select the Non-Degree option
Non-degree applicants only need to submit an application to begin their admission review. Academic transcripts may be requested from admissions to complete our review.

International Students

International students should contact the Office of International Admissions at international.admissions@cuw.edu for additional information on eligibility and application requirements. For more details, please visit our International Admissions website page.

Graduate Admission Office at graduate.admission@cuw.edu or 262-243-4300.

Informational Overviews

A webinar with Dr. Kim Schave, MBA Director, and a graduate admission counselor that dives into our MBA program. Get all your questions answered.

Healthcare Blogs

Read our initial blog focused on the MBA in Healthcare Administration.

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