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Earn Your MBA Concentration in Healthcare Administration

The MBA Concentration in Healthcare Administration equips students with the skills to lead and innovate in the fast-growing healthcare sector.

From analyzing policies to managing healthcare data and finances, this program prepares graduates to solve impactful problems while thriving in diverse and lucrative roles across public, private, and entrepreneurial settings.
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Flexible Learning

Choose from 100% online or hybrid programs that fit your busy schedule.
Dedicated Faculty

Our experienced educators are committed to your success and offer personalized guidance throughout your academic journey.
Supportive Community 

Join a diverse community of learners who share your passion for growth and discovery.

Program Overview

Beyond a rigorous core curriculum of management, ethics, and creative problem-solving with a global perspective, NDNU’s MBA integrates across disciplines, giving you the flexibility to pursue specialized electives that provide the skill and informed perspective necessary to flourish in your career.

  • 36 unit / 12 Course Program
  • Core Courses – 27 units
  • Concentration or Elective Courses — 9 units
  • Earn your ACBSP-accredited MBA degree in as little as 18 months
  • Classes are offered in 8-week sessions
  • Online/Virtual engagement with instructors and classmates
  • Classes taught by Silicon Valley/Bay Area professionals and experts
  • Most textbooks are included at no additional cost
  • No GMAT is required for admission
  • Personalized student advising
  • Easily accessible instructors/mentoring 

Career Outcomes

This degree prepares leaders to navigate complex healthcare systems by combining business strategy with healthcare expertise. Graduates gain skills to improve patient outcomes, optimize operations, and drive organizational growth.

 

They take on roles such as healthcare administrator, medical and health services manager, healthcare consultant, and executive leaders. These positions require strong decision-making abilities and healthcare knowledge.

 

With employment for medical and health services managers projected to grow 23 percent by 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this degree offers strong earning potential and positions graduates to meet the rising demand for skilled healthcare leaders.

Medical and Health Services Manager

$136,500 annually

Healthcare Administrator

$130,500 annually

Clinical Data Managers

$117,350 annually

Administrative Director

$101,651 annually

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 

San Francisco Bay Area Median Salaries

Degree Outcomes

  • Analyze the effect of policy changes in the US healthcare system by applying relevant economic frameworks.
  • Evaluate key challenges for today’s healthcare systems (from IT systems to human resources) and manage them effectively and ethically.
  • Effectively and ethically manage and communicate healthcare data to support clinical decision-making and improve healthcare outcomes.
  • Assess career opportunities and key sectors relevant to healthcare administration.
  • Analyze, model, and communicate financial analysis to evaluate and make financial decisions for healthcare organizations.

Alumni Testimonials

"Earning my MBA has accelerated my career growth and allowed me to shift industries from hospitality to human resources and finance in the tech industry. When I look back on my time at NDNU, I'm most grateful for the relationships I built, the knowledge I gained, and the flexibility of the program. It allowed me to achieve my goals on a timeline that worked best for me."

MATTHEW BURNS | NDNU MBA Graduate

Flexible Learning Options & Costs

Perfect for working adults, students choose from 100% online or hybrid programs that fit busy schedules.

 

Scholarships and financial aid are also available for students enrolled in this fully online program.

 

Price Per Unit: $515

Total Tuition Cost: $18,540

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Committed to Community

Notre Dame de Namur University is deeply committed to community service, social justice, and inclusivity, integrating these values into its education and partnerships.

 

It serves diverse learners with flexible programs and has a strong impact locally in San Mateo County, throughout the Bay Area, and across California through thousands of alumni working in education and community roles.

 

NDNU is widely recognized and valued for its mission-driven, accessible education and dedication to these communities.


A Personalized, Inclusive, & Practical Education Experience

Personalized Support for Student Success

Provides individualized attention and guidance to help students achieve their academic and career goals.

Inclusive and Social-Emotional Learning

Prepares students to create culturally responsive, inclusive work environments.

Practical Experience

Offers adaptable class schedules and emphasizes hands-on practicum experiences to ready students for real-world careers.

About Notre Dame de Namur University

Established in 1851 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) is a WSCUC accredited, Catholic, not-for-profit, coeducational institution serving adult learners from diverse backgrounds. 


The university offers master’s degrees in business, education, and psychology, undergraduate degree completion programs, along with teacher credentials. NDNU maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence, social justice, and community engagement. 


We offer a diverse and inclusive learning community, designated by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that challenges each member to consciously apply values and ethics in their personal, professional and public life.

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