Academic Programs
MBA: Healthcare Administration
Overview
In today’s rapidly changing healthcare landscape, administrators who combine business acumen with industry insight are more in demand than ever. Bluefield University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) specializing in Healthcare Administration equips you with the real-world tools needed to lead effectively in hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, group practices, public health agencies, and more. With a focus on ethical leadership and strategic decision-making, this degree prepares you to navigate complex operational and financial challenges with confidence.
MBA: Healthcare Administration Opportunities
Designed for busy professionals, Bluefield’s MBA programs offer:
- 100% online delivery for maximum flexibility.
- 30 credit hours and just 10 courses to complete your degree.
- Finish in as little as 10 months (Pending Course Rotation) — or tailor your pace to your schedule.
- Affordability — lower tuition compared to peer programs, plus financial aid and scholarships available.
This blend of flexibility, pace, and cost-effectiveness helps you balance work, life, and professional goals while earning a degree that elevates your career.
No GMAT or GRE Required
Our MBA Program simplifies your journey to graduate business success with a streamlined admissions process — no GMAT or GRE score is needed. Dedicated support guides you from application through graduation, ensuring you stay on track and achieve your goals.
Designed for aspiring leaders in healthcare organizations, this MBA degree in Healthcare Administration blends foundational business expertise with specialized healthcare management skills to prepare you for high-impact roles across the healthcare industry.Through coursework rooted in contemporary industry practice, you’ll gain expertise in healthcare systems, policy interpretation, resource management, financial planning, and organizational leadership that employers value.
Quick Program Details
Tuition: $525 Per Credit Hour
Next Start Online: October 2026
Time to Complete: As little as 10 months (Pending Course Rotation) Or tailored to fit your schedule over time*
*Time to complete can be reduced with prior learning and transfer credits
Other Available Specializations
MBA Your Way
Bluefield University’s unique MBA Your Way program empowers working professionals to earn a respected flexible online MBA that fits your life and career goals. With a customizable curriculum, multiple concentration options, and a completion timeline as fast as 10 months, MBA Your Way puts YOU in the driver’s seat of your graduate business education.
MBA: Finance
Equips students with advanced skills in financial management, investment analysis, and the specific financial needs of small businesses. Through comprehensive coursework, students delve into complex financial strategies and market dynamics to enhance their capabilities in financial decision-making.
MBA: Human Resources
Develops advanced expertise in managing organizational talent, culture, and change. This concentration covers key areas such as strategic recruitment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and training and development. Students learn to align human capital strategies with organizational goals, fostering productive, ethical, and engaged workplaces.
MBA: Human Services
Blends advanced business strategy with a focus on serving people and communities. This program equips students with leadership, management, and organizational skills tailored for human services settings, preparing graduates to lead nonprofits, social service agencies, and community-focused organizations. Rooted in ethical and servant-leadership principles, students learn to address real-world challenges while improving the well-being of individuals and populations.
MBA: Justice Administration
Provides in-depth knowledge in managing justice systems, including seminars on justice issues and choices between law enforcement and corrections administration. This track also explores the management of crisis situations and their aftermath, preparing students for leadership roles in justice administration.
MBA: Leadership
Focuses on developing essential skills in project management, organizational behavior and change, and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. This track aims to cultivate strong leaders who can drive change and innovation across various organizational settings.
MBA: Sport Management
Prepares students for leadership roles in the sports industry by combining advanced business strategies with specialized knowledge of athletics, marketing, and event management. Students explore the business side of sports, including sponsorship, branding, facility operations, and sports law, equipping them to manage teams, programs, and organizations in a competitive global market.
Career Outlook
Graduates with an MBA in Healthcare Administration are positioned to pursue a variety of high-growth roles, including:
- Healthcare Administrator
- Operations Manager – Health Services
- Healthcare Consultant
- Practice Manager
- Director of Patient Services
- Policy and Compliance Manager
With healthcare systems becoming increasingly complex and accountable, professionals with both business and healthcare insight are well-positioned for stronger earning potential and leadership opportunities.
Courses & Competencies
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Total Credits: 30
For a full breakdown of each course, reference the academic catalog located in Academic Resources.
Core Requirements (21 Credits)
- How to Be a Leader
- Data Analytics
- Human Resources
- Marketing & Public Relations
- Legal & Ethical Decision Making
- Managerial Economics
- Financial Statement Analysis
Specialization (9 Credits)
- Intro to Healthcare Service Systems
- Introduction to Healthcare Policy
- Healthcare Financial Management
Specializations for this program are detailed in the graduate catalog.