Program Overview
See what’s unique about our online MBA in Healthcare Administration program
The online Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Administration from Avila University gives you the tools to manage a diverse range of healthcare organizations, large and small. Along with a broad-based business foundation, you will acquire a working knowledge of healthcare systems as well as evolving issues facing healthcare today.
Our IACBE-accredited MBA in Healthcare Administration program is 100% online and designed to prepare you for opportunities in medical office management and health services administration. Coursework is taught by highly engaged faculty eager to help you become a leader in the growing healthcare industry.
Healthcare administration careers:
- Hospital Administrator
- Health Information Director
- Healthcare Consultant
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Hospital Administrator
- Health Information Director
- Healthcare Consultant
- Nursing Home Administrator
Tuition
Affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition
The MBA in Healthcare Administration online program tuition is the same affordable, pay-by-the-course rate for all U.S. residents.Fees are included in the total tuition, and financial aid may be available. Choosing Avila University means choosing a top 10 affordable online master's program, according to Forbes (2024).
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA in Healthcare Administration | $650 | $1,950 | $19,500* |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Know our application deadlines and start dates
Ideal for working professionals, the MBA in Healthcare Administration online program features 8-week courses and multiple start dates each year so you can begin at the time that works best for you. View the full calendar for all upcoming starts and corresponding deadlines.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 2025 | 5/5/25 | 5/4/25 | 5/4/25 | 5/6/25 | 5/5/25 | 6/21/25 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 2 2025 | 6/30/25 | 6/29/25 | 6/29/25 | 7/1/25 | 6/30/25 | 8/23/25 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 1 2025 | 8/25/25 | 8/24/25 | 8/24/25 | 8/26/25 | 8/25/25 | 10/18/25 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 2 2025 | 10/20/25 | 10/19/25 | 10/19/25 | 10/21/25 | 10/20/25 | 12/13/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Follow our MBA in Healthcare Administration admission requirements
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to the Avila online MBA in Healthcare Administration below.
Healthcare Administration Degree Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- No GRE or GMAT required
In order to be eligible to receive an MBA degree from Avila University, you must have the following:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- GPA requirements for unconditional admission: 2.75 cumulative grade point average at the completion of the undergraduate degree
- GPA requirements for conditional admission: 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the completion of the undergraduate degree
- Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended
Submit all official transcripts to:
Email: [email protected]
Mail: MBA Admissions
Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64145
Courses
Study the degree plan for our healthcare administration master's program
In order to earn the MBA in Healthcare Administration online, you will complete 10 courses for a total of 30 credit hours. There are no leveling courses or prerequisites required. Students who have not taken a statistics course in previous coursework will be required to take EC604 Statistical Analysis, increasing the total program credit hours to 33.
Course objectives:
- Examination of critical components of the health care system in the United States enables students to appreciate the historical context, develop an understanding of the complexities of the current health care system, and form a basis for future evaluation and effective managerial action
- Study of the utilization, financing, provision, and oversight of health care services enables students to explore and develop a comprehensive framework for effective analyses, decision making, and implementation strategies
Course objectives:
- Students will develop a framework for understanding management and how it occurs in the health services environment as well as managerial tools and techniques useful in this environment
- Students will learn and apply systematic analyses to identify, evaluate, and solve problems specific to HSOs/HSs
Course objectives:
- Focus on three key elements of improving access, controlling costs, and ensuring quality
- Emphasize the most recent developments in the field through practical and insightful examination of research and practice
For students without any previous stats course, EC604 Statistical Analysis will be required. Any previous stats course taken will be reviewed to determine if EC604 is required.
The School of Business at Avila University has received specialized accreditation for its MBAs in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, International Business, Management, and Marketing through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
*Students who have not taken a statistics course in previous coursework will be required to take EC604 Statistical Analysis, increasing the total program credit hours to 33 and total tuition to $21,450.
