MBA

Business Administration: Healthcare Administration

Learn more about studying Business Administration: Healthcare Administration as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    15 months
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    9,780USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Midway University says about their program:

The Health Care Administration MBA concentration is designed to prepare business graduates for the health care industry. This program will give students an extensive knowledge of business while also focusing on the specializations within the health care industry. Complete 33 credit hours in just 15 months.

Student Learning Outcomes of Program:

  • Students are able to describe the nature of health care services, social, political, economic, technological, legal, ethical, professional and historic factors that influence the present and future direction of health care.
  • Students are able to describe the nature and function of health care organizations.
  • Students are able to describe the distribution and determinants of health and disease including the influences of individual behavior, the environment, and health care technology in the prevention and progression of - - disease as well as the restoration of health.
  • Students are able to describe managerial knowledge and skills of health care organization change, design, performance, strategic planning, marketing, problem solving, decision-making and leadership.
  • Students are able to apply basic quantitative abilities in health care financial management, computer literacy, operations analysis, management information systems, statistics, and research methods.
  • Students are able to demonstrate the ability to integrate theory with practices of health care administration in the practice setting through a faculty-supervised practicum.
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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Official high school transcript or equivalent
  • GPA 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Recommended high school preparation

    Algebra – 3 years; English – 4 years; Social Sciences – 2 years; Science – 2 years

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • GPA of 2.5 to 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is recommended

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • TOEFL iBT

    61

  • TOEFL CBT

    173

  • TOEFL PBT

    500

  • Duolingo

    85

  • PTE

    44

Graduate

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • TOEFL CBT

    213

  • TOEFL PBT

    550

  • Duolingo

    105

  • PTE

    53

English proficiency waivers

  • Student comes from native English country
  • Students who have achieved a grade of C or higher in a college level English course at a US college or university

If applicant is a native English speaker, the ACT or SAT is required

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Course by course evaluation may be requested from a student if required
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Financial statement
  • Recommendations and/or personal interviews, upon request
  • SAT or ACT scores (optional)

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Detailed course by course evaluation
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Resume
  • Work experience and references
  • Financial statement
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$28,500 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    US$9,780 per year

Funding

Undergraduate:

New Freshman Merit Scholarships

  • Trustee

    US$11,500 award for up to 4 years

  • President

    US$10,500 award for up to 4 years

  • Provost

    US$8,500 award for up to 4 years

  • Dean

    US$7,500 award for up to 4 years

  • Founders

    US$6,500 award for up to 4 years

  • Director

    US$5,500 award for up to 4 years

  • Opportunity Grant

    Up to US$5,500 for up to 4 years

Transfer Merit Scholarships

  • Transfer US$11,500 award for up to 4 years
  • Transfer US$9,500 award for up to 4 years
  • Transfer US$7,500 award for up to 4 years Transfer US$6,500 award for up to 4 years

Undergraduate Global Experience Scholarship:

  • Up to US$5,000 for all incoming traditional students who have the experience of living outside of the United States.

Disciples of Christ Scholarship:

  • US$2,000 for students who are members of the Disciples of Christ Church.
  • Requires a letter from a minister.

Athletic Scholarships

  • Vary by team and coach

Chorale Scholarship

  • Audition required during scholarship day

Graduate:

Global Experience Graduate Scholarship:

  • $1000USD a year for MBA and MMIS students
  • New 2025/2026 Scholarship

Graduate Assistantships

  • Amount

    Graduate assistants can earn a scholarship of US$237 per credit hour up to an annual maximum of US$5,200

  • Requirements

    Midway University offers a limited number of graduate assistant scholarships each year for the fall and spring terms. Graduate assistant candidates must be enrolled full time in the MBA or MSN programs (6 credit hours per semester). Graduate assistants must apply for the position through the Career Opportunities link found on the Midway University website in order to be considered for the scholarship.

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What is the cost of living near Midway University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652Range: $1,046 to $4,269
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349Range: $891 to $2,857
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214Range: $130 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73Range: $50 to $110
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61Range: $30 to $110
Monthly public transport pass$65Range: $35 to $138
Monthly grocery basket$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink$5Range: $3 to $9
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15Range: $11 to $23
Gym membership$45Range: $20 to $135

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Midway University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.