MBA in Healthcare Management

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Healthcare Management at Lasell University combines core business principles with specialized knowledge of the healthcare industry. This program is designed to equip you with a theoretical understanding of management and its practical application in both non-profit and for-profit healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and pharmaceutical companies. You will develop essential skills in finance, leadership, project management, strategy, and analytics, preparing you to be a strategic leader in healthcare-related businesses.

Curriculum

The MBA in Healthcare Management curriculum consists of 14 courses (42 credits), including 11 core business courses (33 credits) and 3 specialized healthcare management concentration courses (9 credits). Below is a sample of courses to illustrate your academic path.

1. Core & Concentration Courses
   • Global LeadershipMGMT700
   • Strategic Information ManagementMGMT703
   • Strategic MarketingMGMT745
   • Managerial EconomicsMGMT770
   • Financial Analysis for ManagersMGMT772
   • Entrepreneurial Strat & Venture CreationMGMT773
   • Accounting for ManagersMGMT771
   • Ethical Issues in Healthcare ProfessionsRSCI716
   • Diversity, Inclusion & Countering BiasMGMT764
   • Principles of Project ManagementMGMT714
   • Ethical Theory & ManagementMGMT749
   • Human Resources ManagementMGMT728
   • Health Insurance and Managed CareHSCI718
   • Health CommunicationCOM751

Careers

The Healthcare Management MBA prepares you for leadership roles in a rapidly growing field. Demand for healthcare managers is projected to grow significantly faster than the average for all occupations.

• Hospital Administrator
• Medical Practice Manager
• Clinic Director
• Medical and Health Services Manager
• Health Insurance Manager
• Healthcare Policy Analyst