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Business Administration, MBA: Healthcare Management Specialization

Build the Skills to Lead Change in Healthcare

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Domestic Application Deadlines

  • Spring 2026
    • December 15
    • February 15 (Online H2)
  • Fall 2026
    • July 15
    • September 15 (Online H2) 

International Application Deadlines

  • Spring 2026
    • November 1
  • Fall 2026
    • June 1
  • Duration 2 years
  • Cost per Credit $965
  • Credit Hours 39

Program Benefits

  • Available on campus or online
  • No GMAT/GRE required and no application fee
  • Demand for medical and health service managers is expected to grow 29% through 20331

Navigate an Ever-Evolving Healthcare Industry

Delivering great patient care starts with strong, efficient operations. With The University of Scranton’s MBA in healthcare management, you’ll gain the expertise to oversee healthcare operations and systems, implement financial management in healthcare and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Through this program, you’ll gain both the theory and application of effective leadership, giving you the skills to make informed decisions and confidently guide teams in complex healthcare settings. Lead with an ethical framework using the Triple Bottom Line theory — emphasizing sustainable development across social, fiscal and environmental priorities, while addressing challenges related to health policy and regulation.

Career Outlook: The Business of Modern Healthcare

Demand for healthcare administrators is projected to rise 29% by 2033.1 These critical roles earn a median salary of $117,960, with the top 10% surpassing $219,000.1

Earning an MBA with healthcare management emphasis can also open doors in the medical device, pharmaceutical and healthcare technology sectors — equipping you for dynamic leadership roles across the field.

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Curriculum: Business Skills for Healthcare Leadership

Take the lead in hospitals, clinics, and public health agencies by gaining essential skills and knowledge in health care law, financial management in healthcare and healthcare organizational leadership.

The Kania School of Management is one of a select group accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). This healthcare-focused MBA program is taken as part of the 39 total credit hours for the general MBA degree.

Curriculum

Program Outcomes: Advanced Business Foundations

The MBA with healthcare management specialization prepares you to:

  • Navigate complex healthcare policy and regulation.
  • Lead diverse teams across hospital administration and clinical environments.
  • Apply principles of patient care quality and safety.
  • Solve challenges using tools in health informatics and strategic planning in health services.

Admissions Requirements

To apply for this healthcare MBA degree, you’ll need:

  • Completed application (no fee)
  • 3.0 minimum undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Official transcripts required from degree-granting schools
  • One letter of recommendation from a professional reference
  • Resume and personal statement
  • No GMAT/GRE required
Admissions Info

Tuition Details

Scranton offers competitive tuition for the Master of Business Administration Healthcare degree at $965 per credit hour. Financial aid, transfer credit (up to 9 credits) and employer tuition assistance can help make your degree even more attainable.

We strive to provide you with an affordable, high-quality education. That’s why U.S. News & World Report ranked us a Best Value School and one of the top Regional Universities North for 2025.2

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Faculty: The Kania School’s Team of Specialized Experts

Our healthcare management faculty are industry veterans with practical expertise in ethics in healthcare administration, global health management and health care law, ensuring your education is current, relevant and deeply connected to real-world practice.

Kania School Faculty

Why Learn at Scranton?

Scranton’s MBA healthcare management specialization is designed for busy professionals who want to advance their careers without putting them on hold. Regardless of which format you choose — online or on campus — you’ll benefit from small class sizes, dedicated mentorship and a robust alumni network that helps you build strong peer and professional relationships.

Online Student Experience

On-Campus Student Experience

Financial Aid

Financial aid options are available to help you pay for your MBA in healthcare management without financial stress. A personal financial aid counselor will assist you in identifying and taking full advantage of all available opportunities.  

Financial Aid Details

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question we don’t cover here, request more information or call 570-941-4416.

Graduates can pursue leadership roles in hospitals, medical practices, insurance companies, pharmaceutical firms and health tech startups.
While both focus on healthcare, an MBA emphasizes broader business leadership and financial strategy, while an MHA centers on healthcare operations and policy. For a more in-depth comparison, check out our blog article: MBA vs. MHA.
You’ll develop expertise in financial management in healthcare, healthcare operations, organizational leadership and strategic planning in health services.
Scranton’s healthcare MBA degree can be completed in as few as two years, with flexible part-time and asynchronous online options for working professionals.

Sources:

1 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical and Health Services Managers,  https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm  (visited June 2025).

2 U.S. News & World Report (2025). The University of Scranton Rankings,  https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/university-of-scranton-3384/overall-rankings  (visited June 2025)