Online MBA in Healthcare Management
Lead with Purpose in the Business of Healthcare
Great healthcare is driven not only by those who work directly with patients, but also by thoughtful, strategic leaders who can manage the business of healthcare. A flexible, online healthcare management degree from Carlow University prepares compassionate leaders to shape systems, improve outcomes, and drive lasting change in healthcare.
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- Duration 2 years
- Cost per Credit $675
- Credit Hours 36
Program Benefits
- IACBE-Accredited
- 100 Percent Online
- Healthcare Leadership Development
- Ethics-Focused Curriculum
Become a Leader in the Healthcare Community
As you move through the robust curriculum in the MBA in Healthcare Management program, you will benefit from an interactive online classroom environment. Our expert, engaging faculty get to know each student, understanding their goals and helping them succeed on their journey.
Those who complete the program are prepared, compassionate candidates for in-demand healthcare jobs. Through hands-on coursework, you’ll emerge as a leader equipped to strengthen healthcare systems, support care teams, and advance patient well-being.
Career Outlook: Gain Expertise in a Growing Field
Demand for healthcare leaders is growing rapidly- and Carlow graduates are prepared to meet it with skill, compassion, and purpose. Employment of medical and health service managers is expected to grow 32 percent by 2029.1 This growth will result in the creation of 422,300 jobs. With an MBA in Healthcare Management, you’ll be prepared to fill in-demand roles.
Health Service Manager:
$100,980/year1
Health service managers are responsible for planning and coordinating the business functions of a healthcare organization. Master’s degrees are a common requirement for the role.
Pharmaceutical Product Manager:
$108,922/year2
Pharmaceutical product managers guide medical innovations from concept to market- requiring a blend of analytical strength, communication, and strategic insight.
Hospital Administrator:
$86,399/year3
Hospital administrators help healthcare organizations operate smoothly. They may manage staff, oversee budgets, and direct communication, ensuring the delivery of quality care.
Your Carlow MBA prepares you for leadership in both clinical and non-clinical roles across diverse healthcare settings. Other titles you may qualify for include:
- Clinical director
- Healthcare information specialist
- Program director
- Public health analyst
Curriculum: The Skills You Need to Lead in Healthcare
Our engaging classes prepare you to be a leader in the business of healthcare. Coursework includes business writing and healthcare project management. This concentration blends healthcare expertise with ethical business strategy- preparing you to lead with integrity and improve lives through thoughtful, data-informed leadership.
Course Spotlight: MBA 797 Healthcare Project Management
Learn essential concepts and strategies for effective project management in the context of healthcare, including defining scope, identifying project teams and goals, time management and monitoring.
View CurriculumCourse Spotlight: NU 711 Healthcare Innovation and Quality
Study current initiatives and innovations in health promotion and disease prevention and patient safety. Examine strategies for creating a culture of quality and apply principles of management with an emphasis on defining, measuring and evaluating outcomes.
Available Business Concentrations
In Carlow’s MBA program, we offer four other in-demand specializations. Explore them below.
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No entrance exam is required for admission to the MBA program. Find out more about admissions.
Depending on the specialization you choose, you can pursue a variety of in-demand careers in project management, healthcare management, fraud and forensics, leadership and management and human resources. Explore career options.
Each of the 12 courses can be completed in 8 weeks.
The program can be completed in as few as 15 months.
The cost per credit is $675. Find out more about tuition and fees.