Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration Online

More than ever before, healthcare needs business leadership for the new and rapidly evolving demands of the 21st century. In this online degree program you'll learn the principles of global business leadership and understand how to manage the complexities of leading the business-related aspects of the constantly changing healthcare sector.
Program Overview
Due to an aging population and healthcare reform, healthcare is the fastest-growing sector in the U.S. economy. Much has changed in the way healthcare-related businesses and facilities interact with care providers, patients and the government in the past several years, and more changes are on the way. Lamar University's MBA in Healthcare Administration online program offers the core leadership skills and business knowledge, along with specialized knowledge of healthcare-specific business topics to help you navigate those changes and lead healthcare facilities and businesses into the future.
An MBA in this in-demand field will:
- Teach you the principles of global business leadership
- Establish an understanding of how to manage the complexities of leading the business-related aspects of the ever-changing healthcare sector
Program Advantages
- 100% online courses allow you to study and attend lectures around your busy schedule with an accelerated, 8-week course format that enables you to graduate faster than in a traditional campus-based program. MBA students with an undergraduate business degree can earn their MBA in as few as 16 months.
- Same nationally recognized faculty who teach on campus
- Lamar University is a recognized leader in online education, providing students with opportunities to grow their careers through high-quality, affordable online degree programs
- Lamar University's College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)—the international gold standard for business school accreditation
An MBA in this in-demand field will:
- Teach you the principles of global business leadership
- Establish an understanding of how to manage the complexities of leading the business-related aspects of the ever-changing healthcare sector
Program Advantages
- 100% online courses allow you to study and attend lectures around your busy schedule with an accelerated, 8-week course format that enables you to graduate faster than in a traditional campus-based program. MBA students with an undergraduate business degree can earn their MBA in as few as 16 months.
- Same nationally recognized faculty who teach on campus
- Lamar University is a recognized leader in online education, providing students with opportunities to grow their careers through high-quality, affordable online degree programs
- Lamar University's College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)—the international gold standard for business school accreditation
Tuition
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration. Our tuition is affordable, and can be paid by the course.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
In addition to the textbook, some courses may require ancillary course materials that may range up to $150 each. Use of additional resources are at the discretion of each professor.
Financial Aid
Ready to get started on your degree program online but need help finding ways to fund your education? We can help you discover student financing sources that include grants, loans and other payment options. Learn more about financial aid here.
Calendar
Our Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration online program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
Upcoming Start Dates:
8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
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Spring I | 01/19/2021 | 12/29/2020 | 01/05/2021 | 01/11/2021 | 05/11/2021 |
Spring II | 03/16/2021 | 02/23/2021 | 03/02/2021 | 03/08/2021 | 05/11/2021 |
Summer I | 06/01/2021 | 05/11/2021 | 05/18/2021 | 05/24/2021 | 08/09/2021 |
Fall 1 | 08/17/2021 | 07/27/2021 | 08/03/2021 | 08/10/2021 | 10/11/2021 |
Fall 2 | 10/12/2021 | 09/21/2021 | 09/28/2021 | 10/05/2021 | 12/07/2021 |
Admissions
The Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Online Application
Submit your application and one-time $25 application fee online.
Bachelor's Degree
Undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
Official Transcripts*
Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Leveling Requirements
Students with non-business undergraduate degrees may be required to take three leveling courses: ACCT 5315, ECON 5300 and FINC 5300. An optional self-paced leveling course, BULW 5300, is also available. All international students are required to take BCOM 5300.
Students who are required to take an English proficiency exam prior to admission will also be required to take BCOM 5300. Students who score 7.0 or higher on the ILETS, or the equivalent score on the TOEFL, will be waived from BCOM 5300.
In addition, the MBA director may require the following courses for students whose academic backgrounds in business administration, grade point average, or work experience are limited: BUAL 2310, MGMT 3320, BCOM 5300, MGMT 3310 and/or MKTG 3310.
Pre-MBA
The Pre-MBA program allows students to take up to 9 hours of graduate level coursework to apply toward their MBA before taking the GMAT. In order to qualify for Pre-MBA admission, students must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. The GPA can be calculated using the applicant's undergraduate cumulative or last 60 hours. After completing your 9 hours you must submit an acceptable GMAT score to fully enroll in the MBA program.
University Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following standards:
- A total of at least 1,000 points based on the formula: (200 x GPA) + GMAT score = 1,000 or higher
-or- - A total of at least 1,000 points based on the formula: (200 x the GPA of the last 60 hours of undergraduate work) + GMAT score = 1,000 or higher
GMAT waiver
If applicants qualify for the GMAT waiver, based on the criteria below, please complete the GMAT Waiver Form.
Applicants with Business Undergraduate Degrees
The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) may be waived for applicants who have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA OR 3 or more years of increasing professional/managerial experience (with a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA).
Students who do not meet the academic requirements specified in the GMAT waiver will be required to submit a GMAT score, meet the MBA admission formula (200 x GPA) + GMAT = 1000, and submit a petition for re-admission.
Send transcripts to:
Lamar University Online Admissions
PO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710
OR
Submit electronically to [email protected]
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*All applicants must submit official, sealed transcripts from each institution attended to the Admissions Office. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution. Lamar University Office of Admissions will no longer require or college community college transcripts for graduate applicants. Official transcripts from all other institutions will be required. However, if a department or program wishes to review a community college transcript for decision purposes, the department or program may directly request the applicant to submit the official community college transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions for processing.
Courses
The MBA in Healthcare Administration online features graduate-level business coursework to give you specialized knowledge and skills to manage people from a wide range of backgrounds, along with courses relating specifically to the management, marketing, information management and operations of healthcare facilities. It also features in-depth study of how healthcare is delivered, administered and funded. Students with non-business undergraduate degrees may be required to take additional leveling courses.
International students whose admission to Lamar University required a TOEFL or IELTS exam will be required to take Business Communication (BCOM 3350) as part of their leveling requirements.
*International students who needed a TOEFL or IELTS exam for admission will also be required to take Business Communications, BCOM 3500 as part of their leveling requirements.
*Price does not include leveling courses (if required). Distance learning fee is included in the tuition listed.
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