Ball State’s online MBA with a concentration in healthcare administration provides a sound foundation for advancement into management of healthcare organizations. Designed with you in mind, the curriculum was developed in close collaboration with IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital to build expertise in areas that the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) has identified as core competencies for healthcare management.
The courses you take are entirely applicable to your current healthcare career. The program is open to both students with or without a prior business degree. However, if you have a business degree, you may have an opportunity to waive three (9 credits) of the 13 (39 credits) courses to meet the degree requirements.
Competitive Cost
Even if you haven’t already completed a business degree, you can still finish the program in two years for total cost of less than $22,000. Cost varies depending on your prior credits, whether you take courses online or on campus, or with a part- or full-time course schedule.
When compared to other top-ranked MBA programs, Ball State’s MBA program costs significantly less. We encourage you to compare.
Accredited Online MBA Program in Indiana
We are among the world's top five percent of all business schools to have accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, placing the quality of our instruction among the best in the world. Learn More.
Many of our students have families, full-time careers, and countless other responsibilities outside of their course work. Trust us, we understand. That’s why our program offers flexibility in how you complete your degree.
Earning your Ball State MBA means you may:
- Take courses 100 percent online
- Complete your degree either part- or full-time
- Choose from three start dates: Fall, Spring, or Summer
- Earn your degree in two years or less
- Commit up to 10 hours a week on coursework (if attending part-time)
- Receive stackable certificates as you progress through the program
Program Requirements
Ball State’s online MBA with a concentration in healthcare administration consists of 30-39 credits, depending on your previous business education experience.
You will take a total of 30 credits consisting of 21 credits of core business courses and 9 credits of electives covering in-depth knowledge of healthcare administration. Elective coursework in the program may include a healthcare internship or research project for students currently employed in the field.
- MBA 601 Leadership
- MBA 611 Statistics and Quantitative Methods
- MBA 631 Accounting and Decision Making
- MBA 651 Economic Analysis for Managers
- MBA 661 Managerial Finance
- MBA 671 Marketing Management
- MBA 691 Global Strategic Management
- MBA 640 Introduction to Healthcare Administration
- MBA 647 Financial Management and Performance Evaluation in Healthcare Organizations
- MBA 649 Health Care Policy and Strategy
You will take a total of 39 credits of 9 credits of business foundational courses, 21 credits of core business courses, and 9 credits of electives covering in-depth knowledge of healthcare administration. Elective coursework in the program may include a healthcare internship or research project for students currently employed in the field.
- BUSA 601 Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance
- BUSA 602 Fundamentals of Economics and Statistics
- BUSA 603 Operations Management
- MBA 601 Leadership
- MBA 611 Statistics and Quantitative Methods
- MBA 631 Accounting and Decision Making
- MBA 651 Economic Analysis for Managers
- MBA 661 Managerial Finance
- MBA 671 Marketing Management
- MBA 691 Global Strategic Management
- MBA 640 Introduction to Healthcare Administration
- MBA 647 Financial Management and Performance Evaluation in Healthcare Organizations
- MBA 649 Health Care Policy and Strategy
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Financial Aid for MBA Students
On top of the many financial aid options offered through our Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, we have graduate assistantships and scholarships for our students. Learn more.
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If you’re prepared to take the next step in your academic or career journey, then we want you for the Ball State MBA. Learn more about our admission requirements and how to apply, or go directly to our graduate admissions office by clicking below.
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