Online MBA in Healthcare Leadership
Healthcare leadership within the Online MBA is designed for professionals working in healthcare or those planning to move into the field. The focus is on applying business strategy, leadership and decision-making to healthcare settings that are complex and constantly changing. Coursework helps connect clinical or operational experience with the business skills needed to lead teams and organizations.
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Next Application Deadline: April 20
Admission to Boise State Online is offered every seven weeks throughout the fall, spring and summer semesters. While the current application deadline has passed, you can still apply for an upcoming session.
Boise State University’s Online MBA is delivered in a convenient, 100% online format featuring seven-week courses and six start dates a year. Our flexible schedule allows you to start when you’re ready and makes it easy for you to pause when you need it. Get started right away and earn your degree while you continue working.
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Learn what our Online MBA in Healthcare Leadership can do for you
Our Online Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Leadership Emphasis focuses on developing practical business skills within a healthcare context. The program emphasizes leadership, strategy and organizational decision-making rather than clinical practice. Our coursework prepares you to guide teams, manage operations and support strategic initiatives in healthcare settings.
The innovative Online MBA in healthcare leadership from Boise State features 100% digital content, replacing traditional textbook cost and hassle. Program tuition includes all required course materials.
In this Online MBA program, you will:
- Examine the current issues in healthcare policy and their impact on cost, quality and access to care.
- Gain effective management and leadership strategies, including the ability to identify and utilize data in operational decision-making for healthcare and related organizations.
- Learn to apply financial tools and processes that improve financial decision-making in a changing healthcare landscape.
Online MBA Program Highlights
- Seven-week classes
- Six start dates per year
- 100% online
- $33,165 tuition with scholarship
- $36,840 tuition without scholarship
- 49 credits
- Graduate in as few as 12 months
“With the MBA, I wanted to pick a division of business that’s never going to go away. Everybody is going to go through the healthcare industry at some point, so it is a safe route. I was shocked at how economical Boise State was in comparison to other programs. I also love that Boise State still did seven-week classes online for the master’s degree.”
Maximize Your Online MBA Investment with School Opportunities
Boise State University is committed to making its Online MBA accessible and affordable. With 91% of students receiving a scholarship, we provide financial support so you can focus on your education, not the cost.
All scholarships offer the same discount — 10% off tuition, saving students about $3,600. The 10% discount is applied incrementally to each course a student enrolls in; it cannot be applied all at once. Discounts and scholarships may not be combined.
Program Overview
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Boise State’s Online MBA in healthcare leadership apply their skills to roles that involve leading teams, improving operations and contributing to strategic decisions. The program supports career advancement into leadership and administrative roles across healthcare organizations.
Possible Careers:
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Medical Director
- Medical Practice Manager
- Risk Director
- Clinical Director
- Quality Assurance Director
- Hospital Administrator
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a much faster than average nationwide job growth of 23% from 2024 to 2034 for health services managers, which translates to 139,600 new jobs created. Health services managers made a median salary of $117,960 in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this emphasis for?
This option fits clinicians, healthcare administrators and professionals working in healthcare-related roles. It also supports those preparing to move into healthcare leadership or management positions.
Is this emphasis designed for clinicians or administrators?
The focus supports both clinical and administrative professionals by applying business and leadership skills to healthcare environments.
How does this emphasis support leadership development?
The focus on strategy, communication and organizational leadership helps professionals guide teams and manage change in healthcare settings.
Nationally Ranked
Boise State’s Online MBA ranks among the top in the nation from the U.S. News and World Report. Rankings are determined by excellence in performance in areas like faculty credentials and training, services and technologies, engagement and student excellence.
U.S. News and World Report Rankings
- No. 59 Best Online MBA Programs (top 15%)
- No. 42 Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans
AACSB Accredited
Boise State’s College of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), putting them in the top tier of business schools worldwide. Only 6% of business institutions in 56 territories and countries have earned AACSB accreditation.
AACSB accreditation assures you that our program meets rigorous criteria and standards for excellence in education across three main themes: engagement, innovation and impact.
Student Satisfaction
Boise State Online MBA students and graduates report satisfaction and success with the program:
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Prepare to lead in healthcare organizations
Develop the business and leadership skills needed to guide teams and organizations in today’s healthcare environment.
Authorization
Boise State maintains authorization to offer online programs in Idaho and beyond. Detailed information about state authorization is available on the eCampus Center website.