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Master of Business Administration: Healthcare Administration

SNU’s MBA in Healthcare Administration trains leaders to master the intersection of health and business.

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Master of Business Administration: Healthcare
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"I feel more prepared and confident that I can handle any task in the workplace thanks to SNU."

Brandon P.

MBA Healthcare Graduate

Program Overview

The Master of Business Administration in Healthcare helps learners gain the skills and knowledge needed to be leaders within the healthcare industry. The degree unites health and business by applying advanced concepts in business to the practical reality of the healthcare world. Students are trained for strategic planning, skillful execution, and critical analysis in their current and future careers.

The courses are taught by C-suite instructors and senior business leaders who compassionately lead healthcare organizations. This degree is designed for adult learners and allows them to invest in their career, while balancing balancing full-time jobs, families, and other obligations. Each course is taken one at at time, which allows learners to focus and attain their degree.

MBA students graduating with a degree in healthcare administration find much success as working professionals at healthcare facilities and organizations. They work in different career paths, such as health information management, medical and health services management, and human resources.

Textbooks: For this program, students are automatically opted into a program through Slingshot called Cengage Unlimited. This subscription based service will last through your entire program and will give you access to WebAssign courseware as well as any other digital Cengage Learning titles. Nearly all SNU MBA courses use digital textbooks available through Cengage. If desired, students can choose a different plan offered through Slingshot, or opt out of these benefits. 

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6
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9
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Graduate in as few as
12-18 months
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34
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$625
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Learn one night a week on campus or 100% online

Upcoming Start Dates

 

Thursday, January 23, 2025
Tulsa
Monday, January 27, 2025
Bethany
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Online

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MBA Healthcare Certificate  

The Healthcare Certificate is designed for individuals who desire to pursue a career in management in a healthcare organization or are currently working for healthcare organizations and desire to increase their effectiveness as managers and/or professionals.

Healthcare Certificate Courses (12 credit hours - 100% online)

MGT 6313 Healthcare Operations (3)
MGT 6323 Healthcare Systems: Policies and Regulations (3)
MGT 6343 Social Issues in Healthcare Administration (3)
MGT 6353 Capstone: Leading Teams in Healthcare Administration (3)

Frequently Asked Questions

HOW CAN I EARN THIS DEGREE WHILE WORKING FULL-TIME OR RAISING A FAMILY?

Earning a degree while working full time or raising a family has never been more possible. Here’s why adult students are thriving and reaching their goals at SNU:

  • Classes take place entirely online.
  • Students focus on one class at a time to ensure true mastery and prevent overwhelm.
  • Students study alongside other adults in similar stages of life.
  • Instructors with vast amounts of industry experience guide students through courses.
  • Textbooks are delivered directly to your door at the beginning of each class.
  • A dedicated student success advisor guides students through the duration of your studies.

 

WHY SHOULD I GET AN MBA-HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION DEGREE?

An MBA in Healthcare Administration equips you with essential management and leadership skills tailored for the healthcare sector. This degree prepares you to navigate the complexities of healthcare systems, improve patient care, manage healthcare facilities efficiently, and drive organizational success. The degree includes a combination of business acumen and healthcare knowledge, making you valuable in a field that demands both expertise.

WHO HIRES MBA-HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION DEGREE GRADUATES?
  • Hospitals and healthcare systems
  • Clinics and private practices
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Health insurance companies
  • Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
  • Government agencies and public health organizations
  • Healthcare consulting firms
  • Nonprofit organizations focused on healthcare
WHAT JOBS WILL AN MBA-HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION DEGREE PREPARE ME FOR?
  • Hospital Administrator
  • Healthcare Consultant
  • Health Services Manager
  • Clinical Director
  • Practice Manager
  • Healthcare IT Manager
  • Pharmaceutical Project Manager
  • Public Health Administrator
  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a Healthcare Organization
WHAT IS THE AVERAGE SALARY FOR A HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR?

Hospital Administrator: $100,000 - $150,000. This figure is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

WHAT DOES A HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR DO?

This position oversees the operations of a hospital or healthcare facility, managing staff, budgets, and policies to ensure efficient and effective healthcare delivery.

WHAT MAKES SNU'S MBA- HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM UNIQUE?
  • Christian Worldview
  • 6-week courses
  • One course at a time
  • Small class sizes
  • Scholar-practicioner instructors
  • Cohort format
  • Cengage Unlimited (Ebook and Online-learning platform)
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THE MBA- HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION DEGREE PROGRAM?
  • 20 hours per week
  • Strategic business plan
  • Dedicated Academic Advisor
  • Cohort Model
  • Leveling course
HOW MUCH DOES THE MBA-HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION DEGREE COST?

$21,250 ($625 per credit hour) + Books (Cengage Unlimited) No fees

DOES SNU, OR THE MBA-HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM OFFER NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES OR JOB PLACEMENT?

We have a monthly Business and Leadership Network event and several networking events throughout the year.

WHY SHOULD I COMPLETE MY MBA-HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION DEGREE AT SNU?

SNU is a plac that will challenge academcially and spiritually. Once you complete your degree you will have become a expert in your discipline, formed lasting relationships, and prepared for our ever changing world.

“My professors' attentiveness and real-world examples created the synergy needed to understand the course material and sharpen my strategic thinking. The one-on-one mentoring sessions via Zoom provided extra time for a deeper understanding of the course concepts and academic requirements. The SNU professors are truly dedicated to every student's academic success.”
Adam E.
MBA Healthcare Graduate

Courses

This 34 credit hour graduate program will prepare you to be a leader in the world of business. Students in this program take one class at a time so they can master one subject before moving onto the next. You will learn to clearly communicate as a professional, analyze information, critically think about the economic environment, and more. Continue reading for a full course list with descriptions.

BUSINESS ESSENTIALS

Credit hours: 4 This course provides a foundation in professional business concepts related to accounting, economics, finance, global business, marketing, management, and business law and ethics.

EXPLORING BUSINESS STRATEGIES

Credit hours: 3 This course explores the managerial skills necessary for strategy development.  Emphasis will be placed upon generating value and sustaining competitive advantage within the marketplace. 

ETHICS AND LAW

Credit hours: 3 This course examines law, regulation, and ethics within business. Emphasis will be placed on the laws that regulate business relationships and attention will be given to the importance of ethical practices upon the employee, firm, consumer, and society.  Case studies are incorporated to assist the student in understanding ethical practices and the laws governing today’s business environment as well as social responsibility and ethical leadership.

MARKETING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

Credit hours: 3 This course incorporates the techniques necessary for formulating domestic and global marketing strategies for the 21st century. Emphasis will be placed on the evaluation of marketing opportunities, analysis of marketing mix activities, and assessment of corporate marketing strategy implementation.

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Credit hours: 3 This course enhances the ability to lead organizations and their members. Emphasis will be placed upon organizational behavior theory, effective communication practices, motivational theory, and organizational culture analysis.

MANAGEMENT ANALYTICS

Credit hours: 3 This course emphasizes the usage of quantitative techniques to support strategic managerial decision-making.  Focus will be on the analysis of data and application of findings rather than mathematical developments, with the goal to solve practical business problems. 

HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS

Credit hours: 3

This course focuses on the planning and management aspects of operations. Emphasis will be placed on resource allocation, capacity planning, management of patient flows and scheduling. 

HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS: POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

Credit hours: 3

This course examines policy, law, ethics, and the government’s role within the healthcare industry. Emphasis will be placed on the laws and policies that regulate business relationships and attention will be given to the importance of ethical practices upon the employee, firm, consumer, and society. 

SOCIAL ISSUES IN HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION

Credit hours: 3

This course examines social issues, current trends and the impact on healthcare administration and strategy. Emphasis will be placed on controversies, healthcare reform, artificial intelligence and the impact these trends  have on healthcare administration.

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE FOR HEALTHCARE DECISION-MAKING

Credit hours: 3

This course covers a range of accounting topics and financial principles needed for effective decision-making within healthcare organizations. Focus will be a practitioner’s approach of applying information provided in accounting statements and conducting financial analysis in order to make strategic business decisions. 

CAPSTONE: LEADING TEAMS IN HEALTHCARE

Credit hours: 3

This course explores leadership strategies necessary to effectively lead in the healthcare industry. Students will be given the opportunity to develop leadership skills needed by top-level healthcare managers. Emphasis is placed on organizational strategy, formulation of policies, strategic planning, and leading through change.

Testimonials

Meet our Program Administration

Dr. Keith Toles Jr.

Program Director

Dr. Toles is the Program Director of Graduate Programs in Business at Southern Nazarene University and is responsible for the MBA, MBA-HC, and MSM programs. He holds the rank of Associate Professor and leads a team of 60 faculty and staff at 3 campuses. His areas of research include strategic management, sustainability, and DEIB. Dr. Toles teaches graduate, courses in business with a focus on strategy and managment. Dr. Toles’ transformative leadership style and scholar-practitioner experience have made him a respected figure in the academic community and marketplace. 

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He recently received the ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award and the Best of Region Award. Dr. Toles is a serial entrepreneur and has founded and operated several businesses in the sports apparel, marketing, transportation, e-commerce, and lawn & landscape industries. Recently, he was selected as the recipient of the Young Alumni Award. This distinction is particularly meaningful as it recognizes one alumnus from the past 15 years based on their exceptional achievements and positive impact on higher education.

Dr. Toles loves helping students develop a deeper understanding of business as he believes business helps construct ways to understand and analyze the world.

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Jeff Seyfert

Assistant Director

Jeff Seyfert is an SNU alumnus (1987, BS in Marketing) with an MBA from the University of Tulsa. Jeff started at SNU as a full-time faculty member in the School of Business in 1990. He taught a variety of courses in the areas of Marketing, Management, Economics and Finance for 10 years. He then moved over to Graduate Programs in Business where he served as Marketing Director for eight years, including the last three as Interim Director. Since 2008, Jeff has served as the Assistant Director for Graduate Programs in Business. Jeff continues to teach on an adjunct basis for Professional Studies and the School of Business, along with an occasional Graduate Business course.

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Jeff and his wife, Melissa, live in Prague, Oklahoma, and have two adult daughters. Jeff's passion is helping learners succeed in the program and ensuring they have an exceptional experience.

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Zipporah Williams

Academic Advisor

 

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"SNU provided me the opportunity to not only start school but finish it, coupled with multiple deployments. They did everything they could to support me."
Jeffrey M.
MBA Graduate

Admission Steps 

Enrolling at SNU is a simple process. With rolling start dates, there’s no need to wait months at a time to begin your educational journey. Plus, our generous transfer policy and prior learning assessment can shorten your path to graduation. Once you are ready, take the following steps:

Step 1. Apply online at degrees.snu.edu/apply

Step 2. Complete your FAFSA at fafsa.gov using school code 003149

Step 3. Send official transcripts from any colleges you have attended to SNU at pgsadmissions@snu.edu
or ATTN: SNU PGS Admissions, Southern Nazarene University, 6729 NW 39th Expressway, Bethany, OK 73008.

You will be contacted regarding any supporting materials we may need. Upon acceptance, your student success advisor will help you enroll and prepare for success as an adult student at SNU.

Locations

Online

Online classes are specially
designed for professional &
graduate studies.
Phone: +1 (405) 491-6332

Bethany Campus

6729 NW 39th Expressway,
Bethany, Oklahoma 73008

Tulsa Campus

8210 E. Regal Ct.
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133
Phone: +1 (918) 664-4100
pgs@snu.edu

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Program Accreditations

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

ACBSP's accreditation focuses on recognizing teaching excellence, determining student learning outcomes, and a continuous improvement model. ACBSP’s student-centered teaching and learning approach, which is measured and analyzed for quality, ensures that students gain the right skills from their educational investment. Institutions with programs accredited by ACBSP are committed to continuous improvement that ensures their business program will give students the skills employers want.

Higher Learning Commission

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent accrediting body that ensures the quality and integrity of higher education institutions in the United States. It accredits post-secondary institutions in 19 states ensuring they meet specific standards related to academic programs, financial stability, faculty qualifications, and student services. Accreditation by the HLC is essential as it validates the legitimacy of an institution's degree programs, allowing students to receive federal financial aid and ensuring the transferability of credits between accredited schools​.

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