SIUE Online MBA - Healthcare Administration | Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

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Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville (SIUE), offers an accelerated, 100 percent online MBA in Healthcare Administration that can be completed in 12 months with no business background necessary and no foundation courses to complete. Courses last seven weeks each, and start dates land twice each in the fall, spring, and summer.

The online healthcare MBA prepares graduates to face the complexities of today’s healthcare organizations, with skills in effective management, organizational decision-making, information systems and technology, accounting, managerial economics, corporate finance, government healthcare policy, quantitative analysis, marketing, and more. MBA students also learn about the complexities of public and private insurance, customer relationship management, human resource management in healthcare organizations, and quantitative analysis for effective decision-making.

Taught by the same prestigious on-campus faculty, collaboration with some of the midwest’s top business professionals join theory and real-world experience in the classroom. This collaborative relationship ensures that the SIUE online healthcare MBA remains relevant, up-to-date, and applicable to current business needs in healthcare organizations.

Online healthcare MBA graduates may pursue careers as pharmaceutical project managers, healthcare directors, hospital administrators, human resource managers, policy analysts, healthcare system administrators, program directors, healthcare communications directors, and health services managers.

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is located in Edwardsville, Illinois. The online MBA in Healthcare Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

Admission Requirements:

• Graduate School application and $40 fee
• Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts
• Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree prior to enrollment
• Minimum GPA of 2.50
• Personal history information
• International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent

Eligibility for GRE/GMAT waivers are listed below. To apply to waive the GRE/GMAT requirement, applicants must contact the program director at [testwaiverrequest at siue.edu] to request the waiver. The decision to grant the GMAT/GRE waiver rests with the program director and School of Business MBA admissions committee.

• Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale) in undergraduate coursework.
• Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) in any graduate coursework that is complete.
• A GMAT/GRE waiver may be available, upon review of application materials, to applicants with an undergraduate/graduate degree cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale).
• Current resume demonstrating post-bachelor’s degree professional work experience.

Admission is selective; the program, at its discretion, may request GRE or GMAT test scores, other supporting documents, or interviews that demonstrate the applicant’s ability to successfully pursue a Master of Business Administration degree.

Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended, and test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office with questions regarding the application submission process at [graduateadmissions at siue.edu].

Admission to the MBA program is based on a variety of factors including undergraduate GPA, overall score on the GMAT and its parts (verbal, quantitative and analytical writing), and previous work in other graduate programs. At least two years of work experience is recommended for students entering the MBA program. Students recently admitted to the MBA program have had, on average, a cumulative undergraduate GPA (UGPA) of 3.2 (A = 4.0) and an overall GMAT score of approximately 520.

Review the SIUE Admissions Policy for more information.

Students who were not admitted may appeal. These appeals are handled by the MBA program director. Students seeking an exception are required to provide the program director with evidence supporting the reason such an exception should be granted. The program director’s decision regarding the appeal is final.

All required documents (e.g., official transcripts) should be sent to the following address:
SIUE Office of Graduate and International Admissions
Campus Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047

Electronic official transcripts should be submitted to [siueapps at siue.edu].

Note: Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in their MBA courses. Students who fall below this minimum will be placed on academic probation and referred to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. If the student is permitted to continue in the program, the conditions for continuance will be put in writing and communicated to the student. In addition, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to receive their degree. Have a question? Call SIUE at 877-244-4661 .

Study Plan: The SIUE online healthcare MBA begins twice each in the fall, spring, and summer. Courses last seven weeks each, and the program can be completed in as few as 12 months. Students take 24 credits of core MBA courses and 12 credits of healthcare administration electives.

Curriculum: The online SIUE healthcare MBA comprises 36 credits and includes four healthcare administration electives. Core courses include decision-making in organizations; information systems and technology; accounting for mbas; corporate finance; managerial economics; quantitative analysis; marketing analysis and applications for managerial decision-making; and strategic management.

Healthcare administration students then choose four of the following five electives: health economics and policy; customer relationship management; managing organizational change and innovation; health care financing; and topics in healthcare.

Online Experience: The online MBA program is structured so that students take one or more courses at a time in seven-week increments. Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, delivers courses through the Blackboard online learning management system (LMS). An online student orientation includes information about CougarNet, Blackboard, Zoom, and student ID and password.

Students can access academic advising, technical support through Information Technology Services (ITS), online tutoring through the Tutoring Resource Center, the writing center, library services, and counseling services.

Additionally, a variety of planning and preparation tools are available at SIUE Online, including an online readiness survey and necessary skills for online learning, including time management, organization, learning preferences, study skills, and technological proficiency.

On-Site Requirements: There are no on-site requirements as the Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, online MBA in healthcare administration is 100 percent online. Students are welcome to visit the SIUE campus in Edwardsville, IL, and participate in graduation.

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, charges $510.90 per credit plus fees for residents and non-residents of Illinois. Applicants should check with SIUE admissions for current tuition costs.

Those interested in financial aid should contact the SIUE Office of Financial Aid, as they may be eligible for federal unsubsidized student loans by applying through the FAFSA. Also, prospective students can investigate other options for funding, such as employer tuition reimbursement programs, private loans, and community and organizational resources.

Sara Navratil

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Sara Navratil is a freelance writer and a Certified Canfield Success Principles Trainer. She's the owner of Sara Liza Life, a company dedicated to helping people rewrite their lives. She enjoys researching and writing about healthcare-related topics, including information on online MHA programs. When not working she likes to read, bake, and spend time with her family.