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Nova Southeastern University's (NSU) Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Healthcare Management prepares professionals to lead healthcare organizations in an increasingly complex and technology-driven industry. Designed for aspiring healthcare leaders, administrators, and managers, this specialized MBA combines advanced business knowledge with healthcare industry expertise, helping you develop the strategic, financial, operational, and leadership skills needed to improve organizational performance and patient outcomes.
As healthcare organizations continue to embrace artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, digital health technologies, and value-based care models, professionals who combine business and healthcare expertise are increasingly in demand. NSU's M.B.A. in Healthcare Management equips you to leverage emerging technologies, data-driven decision-making, and innovative management practices to enhance healthcare operations, improve efficiency, and support high-quality patient care.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical and health services managers earn a median annual salary of $123,860. Employment in this field is also projected to grow by 24% from 2025 to 2035, significantly faster than the average growth rate for all occupations.
Graduates of the M.B.A. in Healthcare Management are prepared for leadership roles across hospitals, health systems, physician practices, insurance organizations, healthcare consulting firms, and other healthcare organizations, including:
- Healthcare Administrator
- Healthcare Operations Manager
- Hospital or Health System Manager
- Healthcare Strategy Consultant
- Healthcare Financial Manager
- Healthcare Quality and Risk Manager
- Health Services Manager
- Healthcare Project Manager
With a career-focused curriculum aligned to the evolving healthcare industry, you'll gain the business acumen, healthcare management expertise, and leadership skills needed to navigate organizational challenges, drive innovation, and advance your career in healthcare administration and management.
Quick Facts
Fall II: October 1
Winter I: December 1
Winter II: March 1
Summer: May 1
We're at a crossroads where innovation, business, healthcare, and technology are all coming together. I see NSU and the M.B.A. in Healthcare Management as being the convener bringing all those different spokes together in that one wheel.
Doug Bartel | Senior Enterprise Communications Leader
Tuition Assistance for NSU Business Programs
Employer Tuition Assistance Program
NSU Business partners with more than 80 local and national organizations to offer discounted employee tuition of up to 20% through our employer tuition program.
Find Out if Your Company Participates
NSU Alumni Tuition Discount
NSU alumni are eligible for a tuition award of 20% off any graduate business degree. Alumni also receive an application fee waiver and access to a dedicated adviser to assist throughout the admission process.
Alumni Tuition Discount InformationHealthcare Management Curriculum
M.B.A. Core Courses
Healthcare Management Major Courses (15 credits)
* Course may be waived at the discretion of the department chair or designee. Waivers will only be considered when an equivalent course with a grade of C or higher has been earned in the past 10 years.
For a full list of all course descriptions, visit coursewizard.nova.edu.
Current students: Please consult your academic adviser for program requirements or access SharkLink for your Degree Works audit. Program requirements are subject to change, and your academic adviser or Degree Works audit can provide you with the courses required for your catalog term.
NSU Business Among Top Business Schools in the World
As an accredited member of AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship is recognized for
the highest standard of achievement for business education, earned by less than 6%
of the world's schools offering business degree programs. AACSB requires schools to
meet standards of excellence in areas including teaching, research, curriculum development,
and student learning.
Entering a program that complies with the highest accreditation standards in the world
guarantees that you will learn advanced skills for high-level, long-term success in
business and beyond.
Alica Brown's NSU M.B.A. Story
With her NSU M.B.A., Alica was able to rise through the ranks at the Urban League of Broward County to become Vice President of Philanthropy and Communications
Success Stories
The NSU Huizenga College of Business is proud to showcase the remarkable achievements of its alumni, who have made significant contributions to the world of business and beyond. Through their hard work, dedication, and innovative thinking, our graduates have demonstrated the transformative power of an NSU education.
Connect, Learn, and Succeed with NSU and ACHE
Students who enroll in NSU’s M.B.A. in Healthcare Management program will receive complimentary membership to the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and ACHE of South Florida!
ACHE is the professional home to more than 48,000 healthcare executives who are committed to integrity, lifelong learning, leadership and diversity and inclusion.
Becoming a Student Associate of ACHE is a great way to demonstrate your professional commitment, and membership includes access to a wide range of services that can help you launch your career in healthcare management, including:
- Postgraduate Administrative Fellowships
- Healthcare Executive Career Resource Center
- ACHE Employment Service
- Industry Publications and Newsletters
- Networking Opportunities
