MBA

Business Administration: Healthcare Management

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

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Key facts

Program
Master's
Duration
2 years
Program
On campus
Pace
Full-time
Annual tuition fee
16,650USD
Start date
Jan, Aug
University ranking
Not ranked

Program overview

What the University of Bridgeport says about their program:

This concentration prepares aspiring leaders for successful careers in a wide range of healthcare settings. With a concentration in Healthcare Management, you will develop the skillsets necessary to lead public and private healthcare organizations of any size.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Official secondary/high school transcript indicating courses completed and grades.
A 2.5 out of 4.0 (varies by program)

Postgraduate academic requirements

Official college transcript indicating courses completed and grades (secondary/high school transcript may be requested)
2.7 to 3.0 out of 4.0 (varies by program)
GMAT/GRE (varies by program)

English proficiency

Undergraduate

TOEFL iBT
75
IELTS
6.0
Duolingo
90
PTE
53
EIKEN
Grade 2A

Postgraduate

TOEFL iBT
80
IELTS
6.0
Duolingo
95
PTE
58
EIKEN
Grade Pre-1

English proficiency waivers

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Score
450
ACT Exam English Section
19
An official “O” level or “A” level certificate in English
One semester of College English Composition from an accredited American university
International baccalaureate (IB) program “English A” higher level examination
University EPT
Visa-seeking international applicants with secondary or post-secondary degrees from the United States and/or these select countries listed below are exempt from providing proof of English proficiency with their application package
Countries
* Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada (excluding Québec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Lesotho, Liberia, Mauritius, Montserrat, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, Zimbabwe

Documents required

Undergraduate

Application form
Academic transcript
Diploma of previous studies
Translations
Copy of passport
Proof of English proficiency
At least one letter of recommendation in English
Original personal statement/essay (250-500 words)
Proof of funding

Graduate

Application form
Academic transcript
Diploma of previous studies
Translations
Copy of passport
Proof of English proficiency
Two letters of recommendation in English
Original personal statement/essay (250-500 words)
Resume or C.V.
Proof of funding

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Scholarships at University of Bridgeport

International Undergraduate Academic Scholarships
Official page
University of Bridgeport automatically considers every incoming first-year international undergraduate student for a merit scholarship once all application materials (including a TOEFL/IELTS score) are received - no separate scholarship application is needed. Awards are tiered by academic achievement and English proficiency: the Trustee Scholarship ($20,000/year), Presidential Scholarship ($15,000/year), Provost's Scholarship ($12,500/year), Dean's Achievement Scholarship ($10,000/year), and Academic Achievement Grant ($5,000/year). Awards are renewable annually based on satisfactory academic standing. The program is explicitly designed for and marketed to incoming international undergraduates, distinguishing it from US-citizen-only or state-residency awards.
International Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships
Official page
For undergraduate transfer students - including international transfer students - who have earned 12 or more credits at another college or university, University of Bridgeport offers academic scholarships ranging from $10,000 to $18,000 per year, based on prior academic performance at the previous institution. Like the first-year international scholarships, these are considered automatically as part of the admissions review, with no separate scholarship application required. Awards are renewable annually with continued satisfactory academic standing.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Undergraduate tuition
US$32,860 per year
Graduate tuition
from US$14,940 to US$18,275 per year

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What is the cost of living near University of Bridgeport?

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 the University of Bridgeport

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.

USA student visa requirements