Program Details
The University of North Carolina-Wilmington offers an online MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management for students who want to work in the business area of healthcare. With this program, students learn about the various facets of healthcare, including hospitals, nursing homes, specialized care facilities, independent practices, web-based and IT-supported service companies, managed-care organizations, and major manufacturers. You will gain a thorough understanding of healthcare analytics and the organizational structure of healthcare systems, including the relationship between primary providers, payers, services, and support sectors in the healthcare industry; the impact of constricting reimbursement; and recent healthcare legislation and regulations that influence healthcare delivery and payments. Students learn to navigate the regulatory complexities of modern healthcare while gaining insight into the healthcare industry, preparing graduates for career advancement.
The curriculum will also deepen core business knowledge in operational areas including business law, accounting, information analysis, business analysis, operations management, economics, corporate finance, marketing, strategic management, and more. This provides the business foundation students base their careers upon.
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
AACSB International (AACSB)
School Accreditation & Licensing
University of North Carolina-Wilmington is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
GMAT, GREApplication Requirements
Statement of Purpose/Intent, Resume/CV, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Official College Transcript(s)
Additional Info
- Minimum of two or more years professional work experience required
- GMAT/GRE waiver for eligible applicants