Master of Business Administration Health Services Administration
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
12 master's courses
11 weeks long
$ 2985
Cost per course
Flexible learning
Online and in-person programs at select campuses, subject to availability
Why earn an MBA in Health Services Administration from Strayer?
Develop your passion for helping people with an online MBA in Health Services Administration from Strayer University. Expand your reach with ways to improve health care systems from the inside out and prepare to grow as a leader in the field.
Strengthen systems in health services administration
Learn to effectively manage services in healthcare systems and help improve patient care. With an MBA in Health Services Administration from Strayer, you can explore how to develop financial management strategies and navigate legal and policy requirements in both public and private healthcare organizations.
Why choose Strayer for an MBA in Health Services Administration?
A Strayer degree can help prepare you for career opportunities in health services administration while offering support, flexible learning options and career planning every step of the way.
Earn your degree from an accredited university
Strayer University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Strayer University’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 22, 2017 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.
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How much does an MBA in Health Services Administration cost?
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How much does an MBA in Health Services Administration cost?
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*Student is required to take two courses per quarter during disbursement period
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Program cost breakdown
This MBA program consists of 12 courses, with the price of $2,985 per course. There are additional fees for textbooks and supplies, a $65 technology fee each term and a one-time $150 degree conferral fee.
Transfer credits
Courses from another institution may be eligible for transfer credits to Strayer, which can help reduce the number of courses you need to graduate and your overall tuition. You can transfer up to four classes toward your master’s degree. The Strayer transfer credit page has more information as well as a tool to estimate how many transfer credits you may be able to apply to your Strayer degree program.
*Students enrolled in the Master of Business Administration in North Carolina or Pennsylvania may transfer up to four classes.
Scholarships and financial aid
There are a number of financial aid options worth exploring on our financial aid page. To apply for federal aid, prospective students should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Stafford loans are available for graduate study. These are direct unsubsidized loans, not based on financial need. Unlike subsidized loans, Stafford loan interest will accrue while in the program. Making interest payments while in school will help reduce the amount of principal that would otherwise build up, reducing your end cost.
There are also scholarships and private loans available for Strayer students.
More than 500 organizations – including corporations and community colleges – invest in their employees by partnering with Strayer University to offer access to discounted education programs. If your employer is a Corporate Alliance Partner, you may qualify for programs that can help you discover career pathways in your field.
Private loans
Nonfederal loans can help pay the difference between the cost of attendance and the total of loans and grants received from other tuition assistance programs.
Military tuition assistance
Scholarships are offered to eligible students currently serving in the military, as well as military spouses. Strayer is also approved by Veterans Affairs to accept and process veteran education benefits. Learn more about the Strayer University active military assistance program here.
Veteran benefits
In addition to participating fully in the Yellow Ribbon Program, Strayer is approved by Veterans Affairs to accept and process veteran education benefits. Student veterans can receive transfer credit for military training and life experiences.
What coursework do you need to specialize in health services administration?
Strengthen your financial decision-making skills as you explore capital structure, operating revenue and resource allocation. Gain a strong foundation of business knowledge in health care law, antitrust legislation, institutional accreditation, malpractice, liability and cost regulation. View all courses.
Required MBA courses
Analyzes the interaction of individual, group, and organizational dynamics that influence human behavior in organizations...Read more
The ability to communicate with clarity, confidence, persuasion and passion is an increasingly vital skill in business. T...Read more
Examines the strategic management process and implementation of successful business strategies in the highly competitive ...Read more
This course focuses on management practices in health care organizations by addressing concepts that are consistent acros...Read more
Survey the legal environment of the health services industry from a policy perspective, with emphasis on the tensions and...Read more
Get a background in the theory, tools and practical experience of health care financial management. Examines payment sour...Read more
What can you do with an MBA in Health Services Administration?
Your education can help you pursue your professional and personal goals. While Strayer cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore the potential impact you can have in the health services administration field.
Versatile skills for your future
The health services administration concentration reviews the principles and practices of administration in a healthcare services setting. Students will learn how to manage a healthcare business; the policies, laws and ethics of working in the healthcare industry; and how to properly manage the financial side of a profitable healthcare organization. Students will be prepared for careers in the administration and management of healthcare organizations.
In addition, students who complete this concentration will be prepared to:
- Coordinate with external vendors and service providers to help meet the organization or department’s needs.
- Create and review operational reports and schedules to make sure they are efficient and accurate.
- Determine supply needs for the department and acquire the necessary equipment.
- Host trainings for staff to teach them procedures.
- Manage or oversee the supportive services department within an organization.
- Manage payroll tasks, including overseeing timekeeping and payroll submission.
- Plan and set goals, deadlines and budgets for the department.
- Recommend procedure and policy changes, like supply changes or disposing of records, to help improve operations.
- Review contracts, regulations and procedural guidelines to make sure the organization or department is compliant.
- Create operational standards and procedures for your department.
- Hire, supervise and terminate administrative staff.
Master of Business Administration admission requirements
Before you can pursue your master’s degree, you’ll need to enroll at Strayer. Here’s what you’ll need to get started for admission to the university.
A completed application and enrollment agreement, as applicable
Proof of a completed baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 out of 4.0
Official copies of transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended
A valid, current and legible government-issued photo identification
Learn more about the admissions process at Strayer.
Students applying to Washington, D.C., or New Jersey campuses must provide proof of proper immunization.
Transferring to Strayer from another university?
Some or all of the credits you’ve earned may be transferable.
International MBA students
We welcome international students.
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Campus locations
Come to a campus near you for guidance and support. You’ll have access to helpful resources, a supportive community and plenty of spaces to learn and grow.
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Your admissions officer is here to guide you through every step of the process, from completing your application to choosing your concentration.