University of South Carolina Aiken MBA in Healthcare Administration

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Updated February 20, 2025

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The University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) offers an online master of business administration (MBA) degree program in healthcare administration designed to accommodate the particular needs of working professionals. The MBA program is an affordable, accelerated program that prepares its graduates for diverse leadership roles.

MBA students complete a curriculum comprising online coursework and hands-on projects designed to provide critical real-world experience that prepares them for their first jobs after graduation. Program graduates have the skills to make effective strategic decisions, improve organizational performance and patient outcomes, and more. Graduates go on to work in varied settings, including corporate offices, non-profits, startups, and more. They may assume roles as managers, entrepreneurs, executives, and consultants. Particular roles they may hold include medical and health services manager, program manager, compliance officer, director of health services, clinical director, and more. The MBA program can be completed in just 10 months.

The University of South Carolina Aiken is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

Admission Requirements: Admission to the online MBA program requires applicants to have a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution of higher learning in which their cumulative GPA was at least 3.0. Students with international educational backgrounds may also be admitted, provided their education is equivalent to what is expected of domestic applicants. Students with a GPA between 2.50 and 2.99 may be offered conditional admission, provided they maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their first 12 credit hours of coursework.

Conditional admission may also be provided to students with a sufficiently competitive GMAT or GRE score. Such applicants’ applications will be reviewed in their totality to make an admission decision. Applicants submit an online application, an application fee and official transcripts from all institutions previously attended.

State Restrictions: USC may also offer admission to international students whose education abroad is determined equivalent to domestic applicants. However, because this particular USC program does not issue the I-20 documentation necessary for students to obtain the F-1 visa necessary to study within the USA, international students can only enroll in this program while residing in their home country.

Applicants whose undergraduate degree was awarded outside the United States must demonstrate English language proficiency. They may do so by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, or the Pearson Test of English (PTE) exam. No provisional admission may be offered based on English language proficiency.

Study Plan: This 30-credit-hour online MBA program is designed for working professionals and others who cannot easily participate in a traditional synchronous, on-campus degree program. The program can be completed in as little as 10 months. Students may choose one of six start dates per calendar year.

MBA Curriculum: Students complete a combination of core courses, one flexible core course, business analytics specialization courses, and elective courses. Students may also complete optional business foundation courses. A complete listing of all courses can be found online.

Six optional business foundation courses are available to students at no additional cost. These courses are designed to prepare students for core and advanced courses. Course topics include economics, management, finance, accounting, marketing, and statistics.

Students complete 15 credits of core courses by completing the following five courses: accounting for decision-making, business strategy, financial analysis for decision-making, management and organizational behavior, and marketing management. Students choose one of three courses to fulfill their three-credit flexible core course requirement. They may choose from business analytics, economics for decision-making, and strategic information systems. Students choose two of four courses to fulfill business analytics specialization courses. Available courses include business analytics, analytics for accounting and financial data, specialized topics in business administration, and operations management.

Online Experience: The MBA program is offered fully online. This learning delivery model allows students to complete their assignments at any time from any location and thus provides the flexibility many working professionals need to advance their education without putting their current jobs on hold. Courses are generally seven weeks in duration.

On-Site Requirements: This MBA program does not feature on-site requirements. Students can complete this accelerated program online in as little as 10 months.

The USC Aiken MBA program in healthcare administration features tuition as listed below. This rate is the same regardless of student residency status. The MBA program features pay by the course tuition. Prospective students are advised to contact USCA with questions about tuition costs, education financing and related topics.

In addition to a competitive tuition rate, students can make their education even more affordable with financial aid. Financial aid such as subsidized and unsubsidized loans, grants, employer reimbursement programs, tuition discounts, private loans, and external scholarships may make an advanced degree even more affordable. Students interested in using federal aid must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students from specific backgrounds may be eligible for additional resources. For example, military personnel may receive support from the USCA Office of Veteran and Military Student Success. This office can provide several resources, including academic, career, and mental health counseling, GI benefits and scholarship guidance, mentorship, networking opportunities, accommodations for physical disabilities, and support in essential skills, including study skills, time management, and stress management.

Bernd Geels

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Bernd Geels is a Berlin, Germany-based freelance writer and artist. He holds an undergraduate degree in atmospheric science and two graduate degrees. He completed his most recent graduate degree in international environmental studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies in 2011. He is interested in healthcare, climate change, marine conservation, indigenous science and refugee issues. You can reach him directly at [email protected].