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Take the lead in your healthcare career.

You already have the passion to serve, now learn the skills to become a leader to influence change with an MBA in Health Administration. You’ll master the inner workings of the healthcare industry to make smart choices for your company and the patients you serve. 

All of the programs within the Harrison College of Business and Computing hold the accreditation of the AACSB, an honor held by only 5% of business programs worldwide. Accreditation by the Network of International Business Schools (NIBS) recognizes us for "deep" internationalization of all facets of our business program, meaning you can enter the field of international business with confidence. 

What You'll Do

Students earning an MBA in Health Administration study all aspects of business, with a portion of your courses dedicated to business facets of the medical field. More specifically, you’ll have the opportunity to: 

  • Learn to interact productively with internationally diverse customers, employees and suppliers. 
  • Utilize the latest technology in production, controls, and communications.
  • Work with the experienced, award winning faculty who teach our on-campus classes, letting you learn from the best how to be the best. 

What Can You Do with an MBA in Health Administration?

Earning your MBA in Health Administration opens the door to better employment opportunities, especially in management and leadership roles. Plus those with an MBA increase their lifetime earning potential by 50%. 

Career Opportunities 

  • Hospital Administrator 
  • Pharmaceutical Project Manager 
  • Policy Analyst or Researcher 
  • Health Services Managers and Administrators 

Online: Health Administration Degree Map

Explore the courses you'll need to complete your degree

Healthcare Administration by the Numbers

  • Top 3

    MBA Program in Missouri

    Southeast's MBA program is one of the top 3 programs in Missouri.

  • Top 5%

    Business Programs Worldwide

    Southeast’s AACSB Accreditation puts us in the top 5% of business programs worldwide.

  • $128K

    Medical and Health Services Managers

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the median annual salary for medical and health service managers is $127,980.

Health Administration Curriculum

The time it takes to earn a degree will vary based on factors such as dual enrollment, remediation, and summer enrollment. Students meet with an academic advisor each semester and use Degree Works to monitor their progress.

In addition to the criteria established for general admission to graduate studies are the following departmental criteria: 

Regular Admissions 

  • GPA on a 4.0 scale (overall or in the last 60 hours of college credit) multiplied by 200 plus GMAT equal to at least 1000 AND GMAT score of at least 500, 
    OR 
    GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (overall or in the last 60 hours of college credit) with a Graduate Record Exam Score (GRE) of 147 for both Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing of 3.5 or higher. 
    (When it is not possible to interpret academic eligibility by way of transcript, the graduate business program reserves the right to request further evidence of academic eligibility.) 
  • Minimum grade of ‘C’ on all undergraduate foundation (prerequisite) courses. 

Probationary Admission

All applicants must have the following: 

  • GPA on a 4.0 scale (overall or in the last 60 hours of college credit) multiplied by 200 plus GMAT score equal to at least 1000 AND GMAT score of at least 430, 
    OR 
    GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (overall or in the last 60 hours of college credit) with a Graduate Record Exam Score (GRE) of 144 for both Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing of 3.5 or higher. 
    (When it is not possible to interpret academic eligibility by way of transcript, the graduate business program reserves the right to request further evidence of academic eligibility.) 
  • Minimum grade of ‘C’ on all undergraduate foundation (prerequisite) courses. 
  • Students admitted on probation must complete their first 9 hours of graduate course work with a grade “B” or better. Students not meeting this requirement are subject to dismissal from the program. 

International students applying with a three-year degree must have their transcripts evaluated by an outside agency endorsed by AICE or that is a member of NACES. 

GMAT/GRE waivers may be requested under certain circumstances. 

  • BA600 Organizational Behavior in Practice (3)
  • BA620 Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods (3)
  • BA630 Integrated Decision Information Systems (3)
  • BA650 Strategic Decision Making (3)
  • BA651 Strategic Marketing (3)
  • BA660 Strategic Cost Analysis & Financial Applications (3)
  • BA668 The Financial Environment (3)

    Choose 12 hours from:

  • BA657 Applied Research Project (3)*
  • EC585 Healthcare Economics (3)
  • HA510 Healthcare Operations (3)
  • HA520 Introduction to Healthcare Quality (3)
  • HA540 Healthcare Informatics (3)
  • HA545 Healthcare Database Systems (3)
  • HA582 Healthcare Budgeting and Reimbursement (3)
  • HA586 Healthcare Strategy and Marketing (3)
  • HA681 Health Administration Policy (3)

Choose one with advice of program coordinator:

  • GR698 Master's Final Comprehensive Examination (0)
  • GR699 Master's Final Oral Examination (0)

*Applied Research Project must be in health administration area

All undergraduate requirements for admission must be satisfied before
enrolling in the MBA required core or MBA elective courses. Students
without an undergraduate degree in business may need to complete the
following required foundation course work**:

  • Principles of Accounting I or Graduate Business Accounting Essentials
  • Microeconomics or Graduate Business Microeconomics Essentials
  • Financial Management or Graduate Business Finance Essentials
  • Management Information Systems or Graduate Business Information Systems Essentials
  • Business Statistics I or Introduction to Behavioral Statistics or Graduate Business Statistics Essentials

Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all of the above classes.

**Proficiency in these areas may be demonstrated through any of the
following alternatives:

  • A CLEP or DANTES exam if available. Credit will not be given for these courses with a passing grade on the exam, but a passing score will indicate proof of course knowledge.
  • Applied knowledge of a given domain in the work environment. The extent to which relevant work experience demonstrates proficiency will be determined by the program director. Applicants who would like their work experience to be considered must submit a resume with their application.

I cannot say enough positive things about the dedication and work ethic of the admissions personnel. They were always available for any questions I may have had.

Christina Becker, MBA '14, Director of Business Development & Outpatient Imaging at Mercy Medical Center 

Harrison College of Business & Computing

This program is housed in the Harrison College of Business and Computing. The College prepares students for the global marketplace. Alumni work for some of the world’s largest corporations to some of today’s most innovative startups. The focus is on creating and innovating, data and trends, supported by faculty mentors who themselves are leaders in business and computing.

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Online Learning at Southeast

When it comes to your success, we do whatever it takes. Online learning at Southeast takes the same reputable college courses taught by Southeast faculty and makes them available anytime, anywhere.

Accreditations

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  • NIBS Accreditation Logo

Getting the Job

Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.

Phone
Advising
(573) 651-5184
Location
Office Location
Kent Library 305
Mailing Address
One University Plaza, MS 4610
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

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