Master of Business Administration: Healthcare Administration

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.

• 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

• 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

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

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

• 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)

• 20 hours per week
• Strategic business plan
• Dedicated Academic Advisor
• Cohort Model
• Leveling course

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

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.