Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Online MBA in Healthcare Administration

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Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi offers a fully online MBA in healthcare administration that can be completed in just 12 to 24 months. Accelerated courses last seven weeks each and start dates land six times per year. Graduates will be prepared to use decision-making tools to solve problems, lead teams, work collaboratively with others in the healthcare field, communicate effectively, manage healthcare administrative duties, and be sensitive to social and cultural diversity.

Those with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution may apply to the online MBA program. No work experience is required, but a resume is required during the application process. Applicants with a non-business bachelor’s degree may need to complete four foundational courses before entering the MBA program. The GMAT/GRE is required, but it may be waived if specific conditions are met.

Graduates of the MBA in healthcare administration program may go on to careers in upper-level administration such as hospital administrator, human resource manager, medical entrepreneur, or chief financial officer. The accelerated nature of this program, its affordable tuition, and its flexibility make the TAMU-CC online MBA in healthcare administration an appealing option.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is located in Corpus Christi, Texas. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) and the MBA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 2.5 GPA in the last 60 hours of their bachelor’s degree. No work experience is required, but applicants must submit a resume.

GMAT or GRE test scores are required unless the applicant’s GPA is 3.0 or above or they have earned a master’s degree and they have earned a grade of B or higher in college algebra (or an equivalent higher-level math course).

Admissions materials include an online application, a current resume, official transcripts, an application fee, and an essay. Note that those without a business background may be required to take foundational classes before beginning the core MBA courses. Proof of English language proficiency is required where applicable. Online MBA applicants may be able to transfer in up to nine credits.

Study Plan: The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi online MBA in healthcare administration can be completed in 12 to 24 months. Courses last seven weeks each and start dates land six times per year with two each in the fall, spring, or summer. A capstone course is included in the program. There are no campus visits required.

Curriculum: The TAMU-CC online MBA in healthcare administration comprises 36 credits including 24 credits of advanced courses and 12 credits of concentration courses. Those without a bachelor’s degree in business must complete the following foundational courses: foundations of accounting; foundations in economics; financial management concepts; and statistical and decision analysis.

Advanced MBA courses include accounting topics; managerial economics; managerial finance; organizational behavior and theory; software-based business solutions; marketing management; operations management; and administrative strategy and policy capstone.

Healthcare administration concentration courses include the healthcare system; health economics and policy; healthcare financial management; and health and law ethics.

Online Experience: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi uses Blackboard as its online learning management system (LMS). Here students can view course syllabi, check grades, access coursework and videos, participate in discussion boards, communicate with faculty and peers, submit assignments, complete assessments, and use other interactive tools.

Online MBA courses are asynchronous to provide maximum flexibility to online students. Online students have access to technical support, academic advising, a library, career counseling, faculty support hours, online counseling, and veteran support services.

On-Site Requirements: There are no on-site requirements as the TAMU-CC online MBA in healthcare administration is 100 percent online.

The online MBA in healthcare administration program tuition numbers are listed in the tables below. Interested students should contact the College of Business admissions department for updated tuition figures as these are subject to change.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi may offer scholarships to online MBA students. In addition, students can apply for federal graduate loans and Graduate PLUS loans through the FAFSA. Applicants should contact the Financial Aid Office through TAMU-CC for information on scholarships, loans, and other aid. Students may also seek outside support to fund their MBA in healthcare administration degree, including community and organizational scholarships, as well as employer tuition reimbursement programs.

Sara Navratil

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Sara Navratil is a freelance writer and a Certified Canfield Success Principles Trainer. She's the owner of Sara Liza Life, a company dedicated to helping people rewrite their lives. She enjoys researching and writing about healthcare-related topics, including information on online MHA programs. When not working she likes to read, bake, and spend time with her family.