Online MBA in Healthcare Administration

Why Choose Bushnell’s MBA Program with a Healthcare Administration Concentration?

Bushnell University’s Online MBA in Healthcare Administration equips students with the interdisciplinary skill set needed to lead in today’s complex and rapidly evolving healthcare environment. The curriculum blends core MBA competencies with specialized healthcare administration coursework developed in partnership with Rize Education, ensuring academic rigor and real-world relevance.

You will gain a strong foundation in healthcare economics, organizational management, data-informed decision-making, and financial stewardship, all while developing ethical leadership grounded in Bushnell’s mission of Wisdom, Faith, and Service.

As a graduate, you will be prepared to navigate regulatory change, improve organizational performance, and lead with integrity in service to patients and communities.

Here’s what sets our program apart:

• Flexibility for working professionals: This 100% online program features no required log-in times, allowing you to balance professional, personal, and academic commitments with ease

• Healthcare-Focused Career Pathways: As a graduate, you will be prepared for leadership roles across healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, insurance organizations, nonprofit health agencies, and healthcare consulting firms

• Ethical and Values-Based Leadership: Grounded in Bushnell University’s mission of Wisdom, Faith, and Service, the MBA in Healthcare Administration emphasizes ethical decision-making, equity, and responsible leadership within complex healthcare systems

• Industry-Aligned Curriculum: Through coursework supported by Rize Education, you will engage with contemporary challenges such as healthcare policy shifts, payment models, workforce management, and data-driven quality improvement

Curriculum 

In addition to the MBA core curriculum, the Healthcare Administration concentration includes specialized coursework designed to equip you with the strategic, operational, and analytical skills needed to lead in today’s evolving healthcare environment.

MBA Core Courses

• Business Ethics

• Executive Leadership Seminar & Capstone

• Managerial Accounting

• Managerial Economics

• Managerial Finance

• Organizational Behavior

• Strategy and Managerial Decision-Making

Healthcare Administration Concentration Courses

Structure and Economics of the U.S. Healthcare System
Examines healthcare policy, economics, and regulatory frameworks, with emphasis on how system-level changes affect healthcare organizations.

Management of Healthcare Organizations
Applies management principles to healthcare settings, including strategic planning, workforce development, information systems, negotiation, and quality assurance.

Data Analysis for Healthcare Management
Explores data-driven decision-making in healthcare, focusing on interpreting, communicating, and applying data insights to improve organizational outcomes.

Healthcare Finance
Focuses on financial management within healthcare organizations, including cost accounting, capital budgeting, financial modeling, and analysis of insurance and service line decisions.

For full course descriptions, visit our academic catalog.

To learn more about important dates, such as new student orientation and the last days to add or drop classes, review the academic calendar.

Program Admissions (GMAT Not Required)

To complete your application for the online MBA in Healthcare Administration, please include the following:

• Free application for admission.
• Official transcript reflecting a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university (with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade-point average) and transcripts for any subsequent academic work.
• A 500-word Statement of Purpose showcasing written communication skills and addressing how the program aligns with your personal and professional goals.
• Up-to-date resume.

 Additional Admissions Considerations

Bushnell University takes a holistic approach to admissions, considering academic progress, work experience and personal achievements. 

Applicants not meeting grade-point average requirements may apply for conditional admission, providing a one-page description of their academic history and plans for success at the graduate level.

Questions about the admissions process? Contact our Admissions Counselor.

Career Opportunities with an MBA in Healthcare Administration

Graduates of the MBA in Healthcare Administration are prepared for leadership roles across healthcare and related sectors, including:

• Healthcare Administrator

• Hospital or Clinic Manager

• Healthcare Operations Manager

• Health Services Manager

• Practice Administrator

• Healthcare Consultant

• Quality Improvement Manager

• Healthcare Policy Analyst

• Population Health Manager

• Managed Care Administrator

Have Questions?

Reach out with any questions — our admissions team and faculty members are happy to help you at any step of your grad school journey.

Lars Coburn
Assistant Director of Online Graduate Admissions

541-684-7320
lacoburn@bushnell.edu