MBA in Health Administration

Create Better Health Care Through Better Policy Management.

Remarkable changes in American healthcare policy have increased the need for excellent administrators. Develop essential leadership and decision-making skills in a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Health Administration program ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

Designed for working professionals, your coursework will present concepts in practical and quantitative terms, so that you can apply them to the workplace immediately. Topics include leadership, financial management, quality improvement, health policy, privacy, and legal and ethical issues.

Franklin Pierce offers small classes for in-depth, personalized learning in a program that is accredited by the International Accreditation Council of Business Education (IACBE).

Combine online learning with part or full-time study, and four academic terms, to create a flexible and personalized schedule. You may also be eligible for grants, loans, and scholarships in the form of financial aid.

Graduates of this program are healthcare managers who possess the skills to assume key roles in health administration, public health, and patient-client advocacy.

Alumni Success Stories

Adrienne D'Ascanio graduated from the Master of Business Administration in Health Administration from Franklin Pierce in 2013. While working to receive her MBA, D'Ascanio pursued her career at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in the NICU and Center for Nursing Research and Quality Outcomes. She continues to work at Dana-Faber Cancer Institute as the Manager of Clinical Operations.
Adrienne D'Ascanio, MBA '13
Manager of Clinical Operations, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Admission to the Program

Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university generally with a GPA of 2.8 or greater on a 4.0 scale;
Competency in accounting, statistics, and computer skills (either pre or post admission);
Assessment of a completed Admissions Portfolio.

Admissions Portfolio

You must submit the following items to complete an admissions portfolio:

Online Application;
Official transcripts from previously attended colleges and universities;
Updated resume;
Outline of professional aspirations and how this MBA will help you achieve them (250-500 words);
Essay: Answer one of the four questions below. Tell us not only what you did but also how you did it. What was the outcome? What was the response? Only describe experiences that have occurred within the last three years (250-500 words);
- A time when you made a lasting impact on your organization;
- A major accomplishment;
- A major setback that you have faced;
- A time when you exceeded expectations.

Want to Know More?

Download an MBA in Health Administration program sheet to view on-screen or print, or view the College of Graduate and Professional Studies Academic Catalog for specific degree requirements and course information.

CONTACT

Graduate Admissions (800) 325-1090

Office Hours

Mon - Fri:
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

or by appointment