Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Management
Attend Full-Time or Part-Time; Online or Hybrid
42 Credits Program
The MBA in Healthcare Management prepares students to lead in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the economy. From hospitals and health systems to insurance, pharmaceuticals, biotech, and consulting, there is sustained demand for business professionals who understand the operations, regulations, and economics of modern healthcare. This program builds the management acumen needed to navigate that complexity and step into leadership roles that improve how care is delivered.
This 42-credit program pairs a full core of business disciplines — accounting, finance, marketing, analytics, operations, and leadership — with a dedicated healthcare core covering health systems performance, healthcare management fundamentals, and a choice of electives in health finance, health economics and policy, and health law and compliance. The result is a single, streamlined curriculum that gives every student the same strong foundation in care delivery models, health regulations, and the management challenges that span hospitals, payers, and life-sciences organizations.
Flexibility is built in — students can complete the degree fully online or in a hybrid format, with pacing options for full-time or part-time study. A business elective lets you round out the degree with coursework in marketing, HR, entrepreneurship, analytics, global business, or applied practice — whether you are entering the field or advancing toward senior leadership.
42 Credits14 courses
Hybrid or Onlinestudy your way
16–24 monthsflexible pacing
AACSBtop-tier standard
Application Deadlines
FALL 2027 (Domestic): July 15, 2027 | FALL 2027 (International): May 1, 2027
Lead the Future of Healthcare
Business Expertise Built for the Health Sector
Develop The Skills To Manage And Innovate
The MBA in Healthcare Management is designed for professionals who want a graduate business education focused on the realities of the health sector. You'll build a full 27-credit business foundation across finance, marketing, operations, analytics, strategy, and leadership — paired with a dedicated 12-credit healthcare core covering health systems performance, healthcare management fundamentals, and your choice of electives in health finance, policy, and law.
With flexible electives and fully online or hybrid delivery, the program adapts to your schedule and career goals. It's an ideal fit for clinicians moving into management, emerging health-sector professionals, and career changers alike.
No prior business background or work experience is required.
MBA in Healthcare Management Program Details
- 42 credits across 14 courses — one streamlined path for every student
- 27 credits of core MBA coursework, 12 credits of dedicated healthcare coursework, and a 3-credit business elective
- Fully online or hybrid format
- Full-time or part-time pacing
- Classes in Fall, Spring, Winter & Summer terms
- GMAT / GRE optional
- No work experience required
CURRICULUM
A 42-credit program pairing the business core with a dedicated healthcare core in health systems, management, and policy.
Core Curriculum — 27 Credits
- MBA 502: Finance
- MBA 503: Data Analysis and Decision Making
- MBA 504: Financial Accounting
- MBA 505: Marketing
- MBA 506: Leadership, Team Effectiveness and Communications
- MBA 507: Ethics in Management
- MBA 543: Business Analytics
- MBA 589: Operations Management
- MBA 512: Business Strategy (Capstone)
Required Healthcare Courses — 6 Credits
- HPH 508 or HPA 507: Health Systems Performance
- HPA 529: Fundamentals of Healthcare Management
Healthcare Electives — Choose 2 (6 Credits)
- HPA 510: Health Finance and Accounting
- HPA 527: Health Economics and Policy
- HPA 536: Health Law and Compliance
- BUS 545: Ethics and Healthcare
Business Elective — Choose 1 (3 Credits)
- One course from across Marketing, HR, Entrepreneurship, Analytics, Global Business, or Applied Practice (e.g., Business Project, Internship).
*Curriculum is for students entering in Fall 2027.
The Skills That Move Careers Forward
What You Will Master
A Leadership Edge for a Complex Healthcare Landscape
Our curriculum bridges a full core of business competencies with a dedicated healthcare core. You will work through real-world case studies drawn from hospitals, payers, and life-sciences organizations, building actionable knowledge alongside executive communication and decision-making skills. Whether managing operations, navigating regulation, or improving how care is delivered, you will develop the analytical agility to confidently lead organizations through a rapidly evolving industry.
“Stony Brook University’s College of Business played a pivotal role in shaping my
career. My passion for connecting with new people and ideas, continuous growth, and
leading innovation took root at SBU. Coming from a technical background, my MBA provided
the bridge between strategic goals and problem-solving execution. Through exposure
to diverse business disciplines, case studies, and critical thinking, I learned to
adapt to an ever-evolving world. This foundation empowered me to approach decision-making
with confidence in my various roles.”
Kelly Kravchenko, MBA '17
Where an MBA in Healthcare Management Can Take You
Maximize Your Leadership Potential
In-Demand Skills for a Thriving Industry
Graduates move into high-impact management and leadership roles across hospitals, health systems, payers, pharmaceuticals, biotech, and consulting. By mastering business strategy alongside health systems, policy, and operations, you will build a resilient foundation designed to scale with your ambitions and unlock leadership pathways throughout the health sector.
Hospital Administrator
Director of Operations
Practice Manager
Healthcare Consultant
And So Much More!
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Ready to advance your career? Applying to the Stony Brook University College of Business MBA in Healthcare Management is a seamless, student-centered process designed to fit around your professional schedule. Review our admissions criteria below, compile your transcripts and verification materials, and submit your application online to secure your place in our upcoming cohort.
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