Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management
Lead Healthcare Organizations Through Change
Healthcare organizations today face unprecedented challenges—including workforce shortages, financial pressures, regulatory changes, technological innovation, and evolving patient expectations. Success increasingly depends on leaders who understand both healthcare operations and sound business strategy.
Waldorf University's online Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management combines advanced business education with specialized healthcare management coursework to prepare professionals for leadership roles across hospitals, physician practices, healthcare systems, clinics, long-term care organizations, insurance providers, and other healthcare settings.
Whether you're advancing from a clinical role, managing healthcare operations, or preparing for executive leadership, this flexible online MBA helps you develop the business expertise needed to navigate today's evolving healthcare environment.
Designed for Working Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare never stops—and neither do the professionals who keep it moving. Waldorf University's online MBA is designed specifically for busy professionals who want to continue advancing their careers while earning a respected graduate degree.
Program Highlights
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100% online format
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Flexible scheduling for working professionals
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36-credit curriculum
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Health Care Management concentration
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Designed for current and aspiring healthcare leaders
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No campus residency requirements
Why Pursue an MBA in Health Care Management?
Delivering exceptional patient care requires more than clinical expertise. Healthcare organizations also need leaders who can make sound business decisions, strengthen financial performance, improve operations, and guide teams through an increasingly complex industry.
An MBA with a Health Care Management concentration prepares professionals to bridge the gap between clinical excellence and organizational leadership by combining advanced business principles with healthcare-specific management knowledge.
Students often pursue this degree to:
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Advance into healthcare leadership positions
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Strengthen business and financial decision-making skills
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Improve healthcare operations and organizational performance
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Lead multidisciplinary teams
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Navigate healthcare regulations and emerging industry trends
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Improve organizational performance while supporting high-quality patient care.
For many professionals, the degree serves as a pathway to expanded leadership opportunities and greater organizational impact.
Solving Healthcare's Biggest Leadership Challenges
Healthcare leaders today face far more than managing day-to-day operations. They are expected to improve financial performance while maintaining high-quality patient care, address persistent workforce shortages, reduce operational inefficiencies, expand access to care, and successfully integrate new technologies into increasingly complex healthcare environments.
From strengthening revenue cycle performance and improving patient flow to reducing staff burnout, optimizing healthcare operations, and evaluating emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, today's organizations need leaders who can make sound business decisions while keeping patients, providers, and organizational performance at the center of every decision.
Waldorf University's MBA in Health Care Management is designed to help professionals develop the strategic business and leadership capabilities needed to solve these real-world challenges and help healthcare organizations thrive in an industry that continues to evolve.
Healthcare Leadership Career Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 23% from 2024–2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand is being driven by an aging population, expanding healthcare services, and ongoing demand for experienced healthcare leaders.
Career Insight |
Current Outlook |
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Medical & Health Services Manager Job Growth |
23% (2024–2034) – Much Faster Than Average |
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Median Annual Salary |
$117,960 |
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Industry Demand |
Growing demand for leaders across hospitals, physician practices, outpatient facilities, long-term care organizations, and healthcare systems |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
The Waldorf Difference
The Power of AND
At Waldorf University, earning an MBA doesn't mean stepping away from your career. Our online learning model is designed for professionals who want to continue making an impact within their organizations while building the business knowledge and leadership capabilities needed for future advancement.
Students learn from faculty with real-world business and healthcare experience who understand the challenges facing today's professionals. Small class sizes, collaborative learning, and practical coursework encourage immediate application of new concepts within students' own organizations, creating a graduate experience that is both academically rigorous and professionally relevant.
Advance Your Career AND Improve Healthcare:
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Develop business expertise AND continue working full-time
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Strengthen leadership skills AND improve healthcare operations
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Build financial knowledge AND support better patient outcomes
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Advance your career AND maintain work-life flexibility
YOUR LIFE CONTINUES. YOUR EDUCATION DOES TOO.
Who Should Consider This Program?
Waldorf University's MBA in Health Care Management is designed for professionals who want to expand their business expertise while preparing for greater leadership responsibilities within the healthcare industry. Whether you currently work as a registered nurse, clinical supervisor, healthcare administrator, practice manager, allied health professional, public health professional, or oversee healthcare operations, this program helps build the strategic management skills needed to be successful in a competitive healthcare environment.
It is equally valuable for professionals seeking to transition into healthcare leadership or broaden their understanding of finance, operations, organizational strategy, and team leadership. Whether your goal is to manage a healthcare practice, oversee a department, improve organizational performance, or prepare for executive leadership, Waldorf University's MBA provides a strong business foundation for long-term career growth.
Curriculum Designed for Healthcare Leadership
The curriculum combines a rigorous MBA foundation with healthcare-specific coursework that helps students develop expertise in strategic planning, financial management, operations, organizational leadership, and ethical decision-making. Throughout the program, students apply these concepts to real-world healthcare scenarios, strengthening their ability to solve complex business challenges across a variety of healthcare settings.
Throughout the program, students develop the strategic, financial, operational, and leadership capabilities needed to manage complex healthcare organizations. They also strengthen their ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, make ethical decisions, and navigate the business challenges facing the healthcare sector.
The curriculum begins with a strong MBA business foundation before progressing into specialized Health Care Management coursework focused on strategy, budgeting, workforce leadership, professionalism, ethics, and emerging issues affecting the healthcare industry.
This program is available online only.
Master's Degree Requirements
- Completion of 36-credit hour curriculum
- Minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA
- Grade of B or higher in all required courses and professional electives
| Prefix | Number | Course | Credit Hours |
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| ACC | 5301 | Accounting for Managerial Decision Making | 3 |
| HCM | 6000 | Health Care Strategic Planning and Marketing | 3 |
| HCM | 6100 | Health Field Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HCM | 6200 | Health Care Budgeting and Financing Management | 3 |
| MBA | 5401 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MBA | 5652 | Research Methods | 3 |
| MBA | 6053 | Economics for Managers | 3 |
| Total Major Requirement Credit Hours: | 21 | ||
| Prefix | Number | Course | Credit Hours |
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| HCM | 5000 | Emerging Issues in Health Administration | 3 |
| HCM | 5100 | Building Professional Teams | 3 |
| HCM | 5200 | Self-Care for Health Care Professionals | 3 |
| HCM | 6400 | Health Care Professionalism | 3 |
| HCM | 6900 | Ethical Leadership in Health Care | 3 |
| Total Concentration Credit Hours: | 15 | ||
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 | ||
Ready to Advance Your Career in Healthcare Leadership?
Learn how Waldorf University's online MBA in Health Care Management can help you develop the business and leadership skills needed to succeed in the evolving healthcare industry.
Online Learning Designed for Working Professionals
Returning to graduate school often means balancing professional responsibilities, family commitments, and personal goals.
Waldorf University's online MBA is designed specifically for working professionals who need flexibility while continuing to advance their careers.
Students benefit from the ability to:
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Complete coursework from virtually anywhere
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Continue working full-time while earning a graduate degree
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Apply concepts immediately within their current healthcare environment
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Collaborate with professionals from diverse backgrounds
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Apply new knowledge immediately within your current professional role.
MBA Admission Requirements
Applicants seeking admission to Waldorf University’s MBA in Health Care Management must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Additional admission requirements, transcript guidelines, and application information may apply based on academic history and transfer coursework.
For complete admission requirements and application details, request information or speak with an admissions representative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MBA in Health Care Management fully online?
Yes. This program is offered 100% online.
How many credits are required?
The program consists of 36 total credit hours.
Do I need a healthcare background?
While many students already work in healthcare, the program is designed for professionals seeking to build healthcare leadership and business expertise.
Can I earn this degree while working full-time?
Yes. The flexible online format is designed for working professionals.
What types of careers can this degree support?
Graduates pursue leadership opportunities in hospitals, physician practices, healthcare systems, clinics, long-term care organizations, insurance companies, and other healthcare settings.
Does this degree prepare me for executive leadership?
The curriculum is designed to strengthen strategic leadership, business management, financial decision-making, and organizational leadership skills applicable to healthcare management roles.
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