Online MBA in Healthcare (older page version)
Our Online Master of Business Administration in Healthcare attracts professionals seeking to acquire solid business skills with a clear health focus. The objective? To help you develop a specialized expertise to pursue leadership roles, including health services manager, administrator and executive.
Your background in healthcare makes you particularly well-suited to pursue the Online Healthcare MBA at the George Washington University.
Whether you are a practicing physician, administrator, pharmacist or pharmaceutical executive, business professional, nurse, healthcare director or manager, scientist, dentist or dental hygienist, this program offers options to customize your Healthcare MBA and align it with your career goals.
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Program and Course Format
Students may begin the program in the Fall, Spring or Summer semesters (August, January, or May). Generally, students will take six credit hours per semester.
All coursework can be completed fully online; please note that there are in-person global and experiential opportunities as well. Cutting-edge, digital courses are organized into learning episodes and are comprised of videos, video cases, podcasts, animations, and other pre-recorded content in addition to traditional reading assignments. Students progress within each learning unit at their own paces, but must complete the learning unit by assigned target dates.
For each course, students will participate in a one hour (per week) guided live classroom sessions, consisting of lectures, case discussions, and/or group activities. These live sessions are offered during evenings/weekends and are announced by the instructor at the beginning of each course. They also are recorded and made available to students within the digital platform. These sessions provide participants with real-time contact with faculty and other students. This mix of digital and live sessions maximizes learning and flexibility.
In addition, to live classroom discussions, faculty are available to students during online office hours offered through the digital classroom platform. Office hours afford students the opportunity to interact informally with faculty and ask questions about course material and assignment feedback.
Degree Requirements
The following requirements must be fulfilled:
For the accelerated, online, and flex MBA—46.5 credits, including 34.5 credits in required core courses and 12 credits in elective courses.
For the global MBA—53 credits, including 35 credits in required courses, 3 credits the tech/analytics-focused courses and 15 credits in elective courses.
Accelerated, online, and flex MBA
| Code | Title | Credits |
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| Required | ||
| Core courses | ||
| MBAD 6205 | Business Essentials for Dynamic Markets | |
| MBAD 6211 | Financial Accounting | |
| MBAD 6213 | Accounting for Internal Decision Making | |
| MBAD 6223 | Operations Management | |
| MBAD 6224 | Decision Making and Data Analysis | |
| MBAD 6235 | Finance | |
| MBAD 6240 | Competition in the Global Economy | |
| MBAD 6242 | Microeconomics for the World Economy | |
| MBAD 6250 | Technology for Business in DC | |
| MBAD 6263 | Organizations and Human Capital | |
| MBAD 6274 | Marketing | |
| MBAD 6288 | Strategic Management | |
| MBAD 6289 | Business Ethics and Public Policy | |
| Analytics/technology-focused courses | ||
| 3 credits in analytics/technology-focused courses selected from the list below. ISTM 6500 may be repeated for credit provided the topics differs. | ||
| DNSC 6209 | Forecasting for Analytics | |
| DNSC 6232 | Machine Learning for Managers | |
| DNSC 6240 | Decision Models for Managers | |
| DNSC 6320 | Pricing and Revenue Management | |
| DNSC 6321 | Social Network Analytics | |
| DNSC 6323 | Visualization for Analytics | |
| DNSC 6325 | Business Process Simulation | |
| DNSC 6327 | Sports Analytics | |
| ISTM 6500 | Technology Skills for Managers (available online) | |
| Electives | ||
| 12 credits in graduate-level elective courses numbered 6000 and above. Up to 6 of these credits may be taken in departments outside GWSB. | ||
Global MBA
| Code | Title | Credits |
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| Required | ||
| Core courses | ||
| MBAD 6206 | Professionalism as a Performative Art | |
| MBAD 6207 | Leadership Lab | |
| MBAD 6211 | Financial Accounting | |
| MBAD 6213 | Accounting for Internal Decision Making | |
| MBAD 6223 | Operations Management | |
| MBAD 6224 | Decision Making and Data Analysis | |
| MBAD 6235 | Finance | |
| MBAD 6240 | Competition in the Global Economy | |
| MBAD 6242 | Microeconomics for the World Economy | |
| MBAD 6250 | Technology for Business in DC | |
| MBAD 6263 | Organizations and Human Capital | |
| MBAD 6274 | Marketing | |
| MBAD 6286 | Strategic Management I | |
| MBAD 6287 | Strategic Management II | |
| MBAD 6289 | Business Ethics and Public Policy | |
| Analytics/technology-focused courses | ||
| 3 credits in analytics/technology-focused courses selected from the list below. ISTM 6500 may be repeated for credit provided the topics differs. | ||
| DNSC 6209 | Forecasting for Analytics | |
| DNSC 6232 | Machine Learning for Managers | |
| DNSC 6240 | Decision Models for Managers | |
| DNSC 6320 | Pricing and Revenue Management | |
| DNSC 6321 | Social Network Analytics | |
| DNSC 6323 | Visualization for Analytics | |
| DNSC 6325 | Business Process Simulation | |
| DNSC 6327 | Sports Analytics | |
| ISTM 6500 | Technology Skills for Managers | |
| Consulting abroad project | ||
| MBAD 6294 | Consulting Abroad Project (taken twice) | |
| Students must complete two 1.5-credit enrollments in MBAD 6294, one on-campus and the other as the study abroad component of the Consulting Abroad Project, for a total of 3 credits. | ||
| Electives | ||
| 15 credits in graduate-level elective courses numbered 6000 and above. Up to 6 of these credits may be taken in departments outside GWSB. | ||
Note: MBAD 6298 cannot be applied toward MBA degree requirements.
Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Concentration (Online)
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 46.5 credits, including 34.5 credits in required core courses and 12 credits in healthcare-focused elective courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
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| Required | ||
| Core courses | ||
| MBAD 6205 | Business Essentials for Dynamic Markets | |
| MBAD 6211 | Financial Accounting | |
| MBAD 6213 | Accounting for Internal Decision Making | |
| MBAD 6223 | Operations Management | |
| MBAD 6224 | Decision Making and Data Analysis | |
| MBAD 6235 | Finance | |
| MBAD 6240 | Competition in the Global Economy | |
| MBAD 6242 | Microeconomics for the World Economy | |
| MBAD 6250 | Technology for Business in DC | |
| MBAD 6263 | Organizations and Human Capital | |
| MBAD 6274 | Marketing | |
| MBAD 6288 | Strategic Management | |
| MBAD 6289 | Business Ethics and Public Policy | |
| Analytics/technology focused course(s) | ||
| 3 credits selected from the following courses. ISTM 6500 may be repeated for credit provided the topic differs. | ||
| DNSC 6209 | Forecasting for Analytics | |
| DNSC 6215 | ||
| DNSC 6232 | Machine Learning for Managers | |
| DNSC 6240 | Decision Models for Managers | |
| DNSC 6320 | Pricing and Revenue Management | |
| DNSC 6321 | Social Network Analytics | |
| DNSC 6323 | Visualization for Analytics | |
| DNSC 6325 | Business Process Simulation | |
| DNSC 6327 | Sports Analytics | |
| ISTM 6500 | Technology Skills for Managers * | |
| Healthcare-focused electives | ||
| 12 credits in graduate-level, healthcare-focused courses offered by the health sciences departments in the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, including Clinical Management and Leadership (CML), Clinical Operations and Healthcare Management (COHM), Clinical Research Administration (CRA), Clinical Translational Science (CTS), Healthcare Quality (HCQ), Health Science Programs (HSCI), Informatics (INFR), and Regulatory Affairs (RAFF) are required. Students should consult their program manager for consideration of other healthcare-focused courses. | ||
*Available online.
Admissions
Admission to the Online Healthcare MBA program is highly competitive and enrollment is limited. Students operate in two cohorts throughout the academic year.
Due to the rolling admissions policy, it is highly recommended that candidates submit applications early. The candidate’s major and trend in grades, personal achievements, and letters of recommendation also affect the admission decision. This program seeks social, ethnic, cultural and geographical diversity in its student body.
- Prerequisites
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- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Strong academic performance
- Demonstrated professional interest in interdisciplinary business studies
- Admissions Process
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Applying to a program at the GW School of Business may seem like a complicated process, but the GWSB admissions team is here to help. The application process for this program can be found on our How to Apply page. All application materials should be sent to the GWSB Graduate Admissions Office. The GRE or GMAT test is not required — however, if you feel that submitting your scores will strengthen your application, you are welcome to submit them. We also offer a wealth of resources to help you finance your degree, from scholarships and fellowships to loans and work-study arrangements.
- Application Requirements
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To be considered complete, the following must be included in the application:
- Completed online application form
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Current résumé uploaded through the online application system
- One letter of recommendation from a professional and/or academic reference
- Statement of Purpose: In no more than 500 words, describe how this program fits into your professional life and your career objectives.
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- Upload copies of your transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, whether or not the program was completed or the credit appears as a transfer credit on another transcript. Note that admitted students will be required to submit official, sealed transcripts with proof of bachelor’s degree. There is no need to submit them at the time when you first apply.
- The GRE or GMAT test is not required for this program — however, if you feel that submitting your scores will strengthen your application, you are welcome to submit them. Learn more about our test-optional policy on the How to Apply page. GW School of Business applicants interested in taking the exam can benefit from 10% off any Kaplan GMAT or GRE preparation course. Use discount code GWUSB10.
- International Applicants
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Applicants who require a visa to study in the United States must also fulfill additional requirements in order to be considered for admission to a graduate program at the School of Business. Please visit our How to Apply page for further details.
Admissions Process
Applying to a program at the GW School of Business may seem like a complicated process, but the GWSB admissions team is here to help. The application process for this program can be found on our How to Apply page. All application materials should be sent to the GWSB Graduate Admissions Office. The GRE or GMAT test is not required — however, if you feel that submitting your scores will strengthen your application, you are welcome to submit them.
View Additional Admissions Information for the Online Healthcare MBA Program
Application Deadlines
Candidates seeking financial assistance and international students requiring visas are encouraged to apply early. Only completed applications, with all required materials, will be considered for admission.
- Spring 2025 - Rolling. Upon seat availability.
- Summer 2025 - January 15, 2025
- Fall 2025 - January 15, 2025
Please note that admission to the following programs is only offered for the Fall semester: Global MBA, Accelerated MBA, Master of Accountancy in Accounting Analytics, M.S. in Business Analytics, and the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics. Summer admissions deadlines apply only to the Online MBA and Healthcare MBA programs; admission to all other programs is only offered for the Fall and Spring semesters. The MS in Finance and MS in Applied Finance programs, as well as our doctoral and executive education programs, each have different admissions deadlines.
Tuition and Other Costs
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Please visit the Student Accounts Office for a complete list of tuition rates and fees.
- Other Expenses
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- Student Health Insurance
GW offers voluntary comprehensive health insurance through Aetna Student Health. All F-1 and J-1 international students are automatically enrolled. See the Student Health Insurance page for rates and other important information.
- Housing
View information about on-campus and off-campus housing for full-time GW graduate students.
- Student Health Insurance
Financial Resources
From scholarships and fellowships to loans and work-study arrangements, we offer a wealth of resources to help you finance your degree.
- GWSB Fellowships and Financial Support
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The GW School of Business offers merit-based fellowships to incoming students at the time of admission. While applying to graduate degree programs at GWSB, prospective students may opt in to be automatically considered for all fellowship award opportunities funded by the School of Business as well as various university-funded tuition awards administered by the Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships (OGSAF). Unless otherwise stated, no separate application is required.
In limited circumstances, current students may also be eligible for merit-based tuition fellowship awards.
- Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships
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The Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships (OGSAF) maintains a comprehensive database of GW and external fellowships to support graduate-level study and/or research. Incoming and current students are encouraged to browse the OGSAF website for information about additional merit-based funding opportunities.
- Federal Financial Aid
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U.S. Citizens and eligible non-citizens may qualify for:
- Federally sponsored education loans through the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan and Federal Graduate PLUS Loan Programs
- Need-based financial assistance through the Federal Work Study Program, which allows students to earn income while working part-time at pre-approved organizations during their program
To apply for federal financial aid, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the appropriate deadline using GW’s FAFSA school code: 001444. Please note that students must apply for federal financial aid each academic year.
Visit the Office of Student Financial Assistance for details about eligibility criteria, application steps, and deadlines. Information about alternate private and federal loans is also available.
- Tuition Discounts
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Employer Discounts
The GW School of Business offers a tuition discount to current employees of the following companies:
- Leidos
- Lockheed Martin
- Organization of American States (GS/OAS)
- SAIC
Please note that eligible programs vary by employer. View details about eligibility, conditions, and the application process.
- Veterans and Military
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Nationally recognized as a top military- and veteran-friendly university, GW offers a wealth of services and benefits to student veterans, military personnel, and dependents of the United States Armed Forces. As a proud participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program, GW funds tuition expenses exceeding the maximum base pay amount covered through the GI Bill®, and its contributions are matched by the Department of Veteran Affairs.
For more information about the Yellow Ribbon Program and other education benefits, visit GW Veteran & Military Services (VMS).
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website.
- Student Employment and Internships
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The F. David Fowler Career Center supports GWSB student and alumni professional development by providing career management resources, career fairs and expos, and employer information sessions. GWSB students also have access to employment services and resources provided through GW’s Center for Career Services.
Handshake is the official online recruiting platform and event calendar for the F. David Fowler Career Center and the Center for Career Services. To search for jobs and internships, find and register for events, and connect with career coaches, log in to Handshake.
Federal Work Study
The Federal Work Study Program is a federally-funded and need-based work program that allows GW students to earn income through part-time employment during the academic year at GW and other pre-approved organizations. Graduate students interested in the program must submit the FAFSA and apply through the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
The Center for Career Services provides awarded students assistance with finding positions. Visit the Center for Career Services for information about the Federal Work Study Program at GW.
International Students
Students studying at GW on F-1 or J-1 visas may have additional restrictions on their employment due to visa regulations. F-1 Students are required to obtain Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization from the International Services Office for all paid, off-campus internships and employment. GW-sponsored J-1 Exchange Visitors are required to obtain employment authorization for all employment, whether on-campus or off-campus.
For more information about the CPT application process, see GWSB Global & Experiential Education’s Curricular Practical Training page.
For information about how your visa status may affect your employment options, please visit the International Services Office.
- Billing and Payment Processing
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The Student Accounts Office manages all student accounts and processes student bills, refunds, disbursements, payment plan enrollment, employer reimbursements, third party billing, and financial holds. For inquiries regarding your Student eBill, tuition and fees, or payment options and due dates, visit the Student Accounts Office.