Dr. Robin Patterson, Patterson Professor of Business Law
Online MBA in Healthcare Management
The Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management at West Texas A&M University combines advanced business strategy with a specialized focus on the healthcare industry. Unlike general business programs, healthcare MBA programs prepare students to address the complex administrative, financial, and operational challenges faced by hospitals, clinics, private practices, and healthcare systems.
In this program, students learn to apply business principles to real-world healthcare settings. The curriculum covers key areas such as healthcare finance, policy and law, organizational leadership, and information systems. Electives in healthcare marketing, communications, and IT planning allow students to tailor their studies with specific career interests and goals.
Flexible Format
Completing a graduate degree while maintaining a career in healthcare requires flexibility and balance. Among leading online healthcare MBA programs, WT’s structure allows students to complete coursework asynchronously, engaging with materials and submitting assignments at times that best fit into their schedules.
Students determine their individual course load each semester, choosing from four available terms each year:
- Fall: Late August – November
- Spring: Mid-January – April
- Summer 1: June – early July
- Summer 2: Mid-July – August
This format enables students to progress through the program at their own pace – accelerating their studies during lighter work periods or slowing down when professional or personal demands increase.
Who this Program is For
The Healthcare MBA degree is designed for those ready to move from clinical or technical roles into management and administration. It builds on existing healthcare experience with business and leadership knowledge. Whether your goal is to advance within your organization or shift from patient care to administration, the program offers the same strong business foundation found in leading MBA in Health Management pathways.
Participants typically include:
- Registered nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals seeking advancement opportunities
- Therapists and clinicians preparing for leadership positions
- Physicians, dentists, and other healthcare providers interested in managing or expanding their own private practices
- Hospital and clinic administrators looking to strengthen business and leadership skills
- Professionals in healthcare IT, operations, or finance pursuing executive-level roles
Graduates of this MBA for healthcare program, along with their prior work experience, are prepared for a range of positions including hospital administrator, healthcare operations manager, clinical director, and practice manager. This enhances their ability to lead effectively, make strategic decisions, and improve organizational and patient outcomes across healthcare settings.
Degree Requirements
Requirements shown below are for the 2025-2026 catalog year.
Students seeking an MBA degree must first establish proficiency in Finance, Accounting, and Statistics. This proficiency may be established by courses taken in an undergraduate program, by completing advanced standing examinations in these areas, or by taking the following courses: ACCT 6300, CIDM 6300, FIN 6300.
These leveling courses will be built-in to the degree plan for students who need them. This means that the program could be 37 - 46 hours depending on leveling requirements.
Next Steps
Prospective students interested in MBA Healthcare Administration studies can request a free Preadmission Degree Plan. This personalized document outlines the courses required for the degree, identifies any necessary leveling work, and confirms eligibility for a no GMAT admission.
The Paul & Virginia Engler College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which is the highest accrediting body for business colleges. Less than ten percent of business programs in the world achieve this standard of excellence.
Our MBA Program has been nationally ranked for over 10 years.
#27 Worldwide Top 50 Online MBA Programs
Additional MBA Program Options
We offer five additional MBA programs.
Additional Graduate Programs in the Engler College of Business
Contact Information
Office of Graduate Business Programs
Email: COBGrad@wtamu.edu
