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Unlock New Possibilities with an Online MBA in Healthcare Management

Our MBA for healthcare professionals is designed to help you move up in hospital management, shift into healthcare administration, or confidently establish a practice of your own. 

Dr. Jillian Yarbrough, Clinical Assistant Professor of Management & Virginia Engler Professor of Business

The Biggest Gap in Healthcare Leadership: Business Skills

Many healthcare professionals know medicine inside and out. But leading people, managing budgets, and making business decisions requires a different toolkit - one most haven't been formally trained in. 

  • You want to move into management, but don't have the business training to compete
  • You see opportunities to improve efficiency and patient outcomes, but you're not in the position to lead those changes
  • You would like to start your own practice, but don't feel prepared to handle the business side

The Solution: A Healthcare MBA That Fills the Gap

Our online healthcare MBA is designed to give you the business expertise and confidence you need to lead in today's complex healthcare environment. Where clinical training leaves off, our program steps in. 

Graduates of our MBA in Healthcare Management are prepared for roles often associated with an MBA in Healthcare Administration, such as hospital administrator, healthcare operations manager, or director of clinical services. 

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Becky Warren Healthcare MBA Student

I had a Master's in Psychology and worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor for 10 years when my boss asked for help managing our department's budget. I had not background in business or accounting, so when I discovered the MBA in Healthcare Management, I decided to pursue it. The program was excellent. I started as a novice and finished with a strong understanding of business operations, financial planning, and strategic leadership. Today, I oversee all health-related budgets, coordinate emergency funding for students, and assist other departments with financial management. These are all opportunities made possible by my MBA.

Becky Warren

MBA in Healthcare Management, 2023

WTAMU MBA Highlights

Expert Faculty, Not TAs

Our full-time, PhD-qualified faculty teach every class—never teaching assistants. Unlike programs with professors scattered across the country, our faculty are full-time and based on the Canyon, TX campus, where they’re ready to support you. 

Small Classes, More Support

With smaller class sizes, you’ll get more direct access to your professors and enjoy meaningful learning experiences with your classmates. If you need extra help, your professor is there for you. 

See the Plan Before You Apply

You will receive a no-cost Preadmission Degree Plan that clearly outlines your total program hours, clarifies any leveling requirements, and shows if you are a candidate that qualifies for our MBA with no GMAT. This way, you’ll have a complete picture of your program before you commit. 

10 Reasons Why Students Choose Our Online Healthcare MBA Program

1 Affordable Excellence

Many MBA programs charge $1,500+ per credit hour and exceed $85,000 in total cost. Our affordable online MBA in Healthcare Management is just $490 per credit hour (in-state tuition) and about $18,000 total. It’s one of the most cost-effective ways to earn a healthcare-focused MBA without sacrificing quality.  

2 Learn on Your Schedule

Life in healthcare rarely follows a 9-5. That’s why our flexible MBA in Healthcare Management is built to adapt to your world. Courses are fully online and asynchronous, so you can study day or night, during long shifts or days off. Assignments have clear deadlines, but you decide when and where to get the work done - making it possible to balance work, family, and school.  

3 Challenging, But Doable

An MBA should stretch your abilities, not break your schedule.  Our MBA in Healthcare Management is designed to deliver the rigor you expect from a respected program while keeping the workload reasonable. You’ll engage with meaningful coursework that builds real skills without overwhelming your career or personal commitments.  

4 Graduate on Your Timeline

Every healthcare career looks different, so your MBA path should too. With our program, you can choose a full-time or part-time schedule that fits your life. Want to finish quickly and move up faster? Take a heavier course load. Need more breathing room? Spread classes out – even skip summer semesters if you choose. Whether you’re aiming for the fastest completion or a steadier pace, this MBA lets you earn your degree on your terms.  

5 Confidence through Transparancy

From the very first step, we make sure you know exactly what’s ahead. You’ll have access to Course Overview Videos, a free Preadmission Degree Plan, and clear tuition cost details before you even start.  

6 Learn with Peers Who Understand Healthcare

In our program, you won’t be learning in isolation, you’ll be in classes with professionals who share your world. Many bring advanced degrees such as an M.D., Pharm.D., D.P.T., or D.D.S. Others are experienced R.N.s, speech therapists, mental health professionals, clinic managers, and hospital administrators. This diversity of backgrounds creates a rich learning environment where you’ll gain insights not just from faculty, but from classmates who live and breathe healthcare every day.  

7 No GMAT Required for Qualified Applicants

Standardized tests shouldn’t stand between you and your career goals. Many applicants qualify for admission to our online MBA in Healthcare Management with no GMAT required. If you hold an advanced degree (M.D., Pharm.D., D.P.T., D.D.S.), earned a 3.0 GPA or higher in your undergraduate studies, or bring significant professional experience, you may be able to skip the exam entirely.  

8 Fast Answers, Real Support

Your time matters – and we respect it. Our Admissions Team and Academic Advisors typically respond to emails within 1-2 business days, so you’re never left waiting for answers. It’s this level of care and personal attention that helps set our program apart as one of the best MBA for healthcare options available.  

9 Decades of Online Expertise

We’ve been delivering online business classes since 1997 - long before most universities made the shift. For more than 10 years, our online MBA has been nationally recognized for quality and value. With AACSB accreditation, you can be confident your degree is backed by proven excellence and a strong return on investment.  

10 The Strength of the A&M System

West Texas A&M University is proud to be part of the Texas A&M University System, one of the largest and most respected in the country. As a system school, we share in the strength, resources, and reputation of the A&M name while maintaining our own accreditation, rankings, and identity. For you, that means the best of both worlds: the recognition and value of a nationally known university system, plus the personalized experience of WT, where faculty and staff know you and are invested in your success.  

Frequently Asked Questions

You set the pace. Many of our students are nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and hospital administrators with unpredictable schedules, so the program is built to adapt. Study full-time or part-time, add summer classes to move faster, or skip them when life or work gets busy. Most complete their MBA in 18-24 months while continuing their careers in healthcare. 

We offer four semesters each year: 
- Fall – Late August – November 
- Spring – Mid-January – April 
- Summer 1 – June – early July 
- Summer 2 – Mid-July – late August 
 
WT also offers May and Winter Intersessions, though the College of Business rarely uses them because of their length. Summer classes are optional, accelerated sessions - a great way to move through the program faster, but they are not required.  

Absolutely. Most of our students are full-time professionals balancing work and family. With courses designed in a flexible, asynchronous format and a manageable 10-15 hours per week per class, you can keep your career moving forward while you study. 

If you don't have a business background, you may need up to three leveling courses to cover basics like accounting, statistics, and finance. Our Graduate Admissions Team will review your transcripts and let you know exactly what's required. Most healthcare professionals in our program already took a statistics course in their undergraduate studies, so that requirement is often waived. Any remaining leveling courses are simply added to your MBA plan. 

Our online Healthcare MBA program is asynchronous - no set class times. You'll complete readings, lectures, and assignments on your schedule, with deadlines to keep you on track. 

You'll need a 4-your bachelor's degree, or integrated master's or doctoral degree such as a PharmD from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA to qualify for admission with no GMAT required. 

Not if you meet one of these conditions: 
  • 3.0 GPA or higher on your completed bachelor’s degree 
  • 3.0 GPA in your last 60 credit hours of your bachelor’s 
  • Completion of a master’s degree or doctoral degree (M.D., Pharm.D., D.P.T., D.D.S., etc) 
  • 10+ years of progressive professional experience after your bachelor’s 

Our program is officially called an MBA in Healthcare Management, but it prepares you for the same leadership roles many associate with an MBA in Hospital Administration and Healthcare Management. Graduates are ready for careers in hospital leadership, healthcare administration, and practice management for clinics or private practices.  

No. Your diploma will simply say "West Texas A&M University." It carries the same weight and AACSB-accredited credibility as an on-campus MBA. Whether you share that it was earned online is completely up to you. 

Yes – you can take a semester off, and many students do. Life happens, whether it’s a job change, a busy season at work, or big life changes like welcoming a new baby or moving into a new home. If you skip a Fall or Spring semester, you’ll just complete a quick re-entry process before resuming classes. If you skip a Summer term, no extra steps are needed – you’ll remain an active part of the program.  

The first step is simple: Request your free Preadmission Degree Plan. You'll see exactly which courses you'll need, whether any leveling is required, and if you qualify for a no GMAT admission. From there, applying is quick and fully online.