Florida International University Healthcare MBA (Online or In-Person)
Florida International University (FIU) offers a CAHME-accredited Healthcare MBA (HCMBA) that can be completed in 18 months, online or in-person. The in-person Healthcare MBA offers a hybrid model of learning with a mixture of online and in-person components.
Classes meet on Saturdays and the program includes three on-campus residencies that cover topics such as healthcare economics, accounting, professional development, leadership, visual analytics with Tableau, and Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt training. The January cohort studies through the Miramar campus, while the August cohort studies at the FIU Downtown campus.
The online version of the HCMBA program includes fully online courses with the same program residencies as the in-person program; however, some of the residencies are delivered in an online format. Attendance at both virtual and in-person residencies for both programs is mandatory.
The FIU in-person and online Healthcare MBA programs are cohort-based, meaning that students move through with a group of peers, completing courses, residencies, and requirements on the same schedule. This fosters relationship building, networking, and a sense of community—even with the fully online program.
Start dates land in the fall and spring only and the cohort is limited. Courses last eight weeks each and students take two courses at a time.
Another key feature of the program is the number of certifications with which students graduate. Through program residencies students earn the following certifications:
- Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Healthcare Regulatory Compliance Certification
- Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Yellow and Green Belt certifications
- Visual Analytics with Tableau
- Advanced Certificate in Global Healthcare
In regards to the advanced certificate in global healthcare administration, students have the opportunity to study abroad. Through study abroad, students gain significant knowledge in global health through foreign site visits and the accompanying curriculum.
Finally, Healthcare MBA students also get a paid membership to the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) as well as professional development with the use of Business Career Management.
The FIU Healthcare MBA is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). It is one of the only programs to hold both CAHME and AACSB accreditation.
Florida International University is located in Miami, Florida, and is regionally accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
What to Expect from the FIU Healthcare MBA
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants with less than a 3.0 GPA who have strong work experience may be eligible for admission. At least two years of professional work experience is required. Entrance exams are not required.
Application materials include an online application, two letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and official transcripts. International students must submit English language proficiency test scores.
Study Plan: Start dates land in the fall and spring and courses follow an eight-week schedule. The online and in-person HCMBA programs are cohort-based and are designed to be completed in 18 months. Students take two courses per eight-week session plus work on their master’s project in some quarters.
Three residencies are included in each program. The in-person/hybrid program delivers all three residencies in person. The online program residencies are delivered in an on-campus/online format. Students interested in the online HCMBA program should inquire with the FIU College of Business for details concerning dates and in-person versus online requirements.
Other opportunities for students include participation in the South Florida Healthcare Executive Forum (SFHEF) Annual Case Competition and the opportunity for physicians to apply for American Medical Association PRA Category 1 Credit as a Medically Related Advanced Degree.
Healthcare MBA Curriculum: The online MBA comprises 42 credits. Courses include organizational behavior; legal environment of business; management of healthcare organizations in the 21st century; financial reporting and analysis; accounting for managers; operations management; marketing management; organization information systems; managerial decision-making and health economics; corporate finance; management of healthcare finance and reimbursement; strategic management; healthcare fraud and abuse law and regulation; masters project in management; and Lean Six Sigma.
Residencies cover topics such as Lean Six Sigma, healthcare economics, Excel and statistics fundamentals, writing to learn, business career management, analytics, oral communication, and leadership.
In-Person HCMBA Experience: The in-person HCMBA meets on Saturdays in a hybrid format, with a mixture of in-person and online learning experiences. The January cohort meets in Miramar, while the August cohort meets at FIU Downtown on Brickell Avenue. The three residencies are held on campus.
Online HCMBA Experience: The online HCMBA through Florida International University takes place real-time on Saturdays with the in-person cohort. Courses provide opportunities for relationship-building and real-time interaction. FIU utilizes the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
Student services include success coaches, technical support, admissions counseling, financial aid services, online tutoring, faculty office hours, and career services.
On-Site Requirements: There are three campus residencies included with the in-person HCMBA. These same residencies are delivered in a combination of a campus/online format for the online HCMBA program. Students should inquire with the FIU College of Business for more information on the dates and in-person requirements for the residencies.
Paying for the Florida International University HCMBA
The in-person HCMBA program tuition is listed in the tables below, and is slightly lower for residents than for non-residents and international students. Tuition includes seminars and residencies, parking fees, university fees, association membership, and fees for networking events.
The online HCMBA tuition numbers are also listed below, and include fees for on-campus and online residencies, professional development seminars, and professional healthcare association membership costs. Prospective students should contact the Florida International University College of Business or FIU One-Stop for cost clarifications and updates.
FIU graduate students may be eligible for graduate scholarships. In addition, students may apply for federal unsubsidized graduate student loans through the FAFSA. Other funding options may include employer tuition reimbursement programs, private loans, and outside scholarships and grants.
Florida International University Healthcare MBA (Online)
| Degree Level | Master's Degree |
| Program Start Dates | Fall, Spring |
| Credits Needed to Graduate | 42 |
| Time to Complete? | Graduate in 18 months. |
| 100% Online? | No, three residencies are included some of which may be in-person |
| Program Accreditation | CAHME/AACSB |
| Level of Education Required? | Bachelors degree or higher |
| GRE or GMAT Required? | No |
| Work Experience Required? | Two years professional work experience required |
| Credit Hours | 42 |
| Average Cost Per Credit | $1426.00 |
| Estimated Program Tuition * | $59,892.00 |
Florida International University Healthcare MBA (In-Person)
| Degree Level | Master's Degree |
| Program Start Dates | Fall, Spring |
| Credits Needed to Graduate | 42 |
| Time to Complete? | Graduate in 18 months. |
| 100% Online? | No, this is an in-person/hybrid program |
| Program Accreditation | CAHME/AACSB |
| Level of Education Required? | Bachelors degree or higher |
| GRE or GMAT Required? | No |
| Work Experience Required? | Two years professional work experience required |
| Credit Hours | 42 |
| Average Cost Per Credit | $1285.71 |
| Estimated Program Tuition * | $53,970.00 |
Tuition is calculated based on credits, at the published tuition rate. For programs with variable tuition rates, we use the rates for part-time students. Tuition number represents the cost of tuition for the entire program, not per semester or year. Estimated total tuition does not include additional fees, unless otherwise specified. Please check here for any tuition updates.
