Online Healthcare MBA
Online Healthcare MBA
The Intersection of Business and Healthcare
An Online Healthcare MBA from the GW School of Business (GWSB) attracts professionals seeking to acquire solid business skills with a clear healthcare focus. The objective? To help you develop a specialized expertise to pursue leadership roles, including health services manager, administrator and executive.
Students in the program are at the forefront of smarter business — business that considers its impact on the world as well as the bottom line. Beyond traditional business competencies, this program is infused with ethical leadership, corporate citizenship and a global perspective.
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 Online Healthcare MBA and align it with your career goals.
Nationally Ranked. Globally Respected.
- #1 Women in Full-Time MBA, Financial Times Top 100 MBA Worldwide (2024-25)
- #1 in Inclusion by Bloomberg Best B-Schools (2025-2026)
- #5 Gender Diversity, LinkedIn Top MBA Programs (2025)
- #8 Best MBA for Marketing, The Princeton Review (2025)
- #10 Best MBA for Management, The Princeton Review (2025)
Online Healthcare MBA Program at a Glance
Total Credits: 46.5
Location: Online
Commitment: Part-Time
Average Completion: 2.5 years
Start Term: Fall, Spring or Summer
Curriculum
In partnership with the GW School of Medicine, this curriculum offers a balance of business and healthcare knowledge to enhance student business skills and apply them to interests in the healthcare industry. Through experiential learning, applied research, and real-time sessions with expert faculty, the program fosters growth in analytical tools and theories in management, marketing, accounting and technology. The electives from the School of Medicine are highly customizable, allowing students to explore industries in a way tailored to their interests. Short-term study abroad and long-term study away program options are available.
Sample Courses Below:
Advanced Business Principles
- Financial Accounting
- Accounting for Internal Decision Making
- Finance
- Microeconomics for the World Economy
- Business Essentials for Dynamic Markets
- Marketing
Analytics & Decision Science
- Decision Making and Data Analysis
- Visualization for Analytics
- Technology for Business in D.C.
Leadership, Strategy & Ethics
- Competition in the Global Economy
- Organizations and Human Capital
- Strategic Management
- Business Ethics and Public Policy
- Operations Management
- Flexible, Interactive Online Learning
- GW’s Online Healthcare MBA combines live engagement with asynchronous flexibility to create a dynamic learning experience.
- Courses include a weekly one-hour live classroom session, offered evenings or weekends, that feature lectures, case discussions and group activities.
- Real-time interaction allows students to collaborate with faculty and classmates.
- Sessions are recorded and available on demand, allowing you to learn on your schedule.
- Most students take 2 or 3 courses per semester (6-9 credits) to maintain steady progress and balance schoolwork with professional workload.
- Faculty host online office hours to provide personalized guidance, answer questions and discuss assignment feedback.
Maximize Your ROI: Customize Your Degree Path
- Dual Degree Opportunity: MBA + Specialized Master's
Students looking to customize an MBA program on a larger scale can pursue multiple joint or dual degree options within not only the School of Business but also the GW Law School and Elliott School of International Affairs. Complement your MBA with a specialized masters.
By sharing some credits, students spend less time and less money than they would if the degrees were earned individually. Students are required to apply to both programs separately.
- Graduate Certificates: Build Specialized Expertise
Tailor your MBA to your professional goals by adding a graduate certificate that builds specialized expertise alongside your core business education. These stackable certificates allow you to deepen your knowledge in a focused area while completing your MBA coursework. All courses required for the certificates may be applied toward the Healthcare MBA healthcare-focused and/or general elective requirements.
Choose from the following 12-credit graduate certificates or explore all certificate options:
Healthcare Quality
Offered Fully-Online by the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Created in partnership with the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), you’ll be prepared to meet the rising global need for hospital quality management and patient safety specialists.
Human Capital
Develop strategic HR and talent management expertise. Learn how to align people strategies with organizational goals, from workforce development to organizational behavior.
Management Leadership
Strengthen your leadership capabilities across all organizational levels. Focus on building self-awareness, inspiring teams and leading innovation.
Quantitative Business Foundations
Build the analytical expertise needed to drive strategy in any industry and gain a strong foundation in core business disciplines.
Student Spotlight
Raisha Campisi, Online Healthcare MBA ‘25
Raisha’s experience in biomedical research fuels her mission to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and real-world application. To expand her impact beyond the lab and clinical trial environment, she turned to the GW Healthcare MBA to sharpen her skills in healthcare administration, operations and strategy.
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The program’s flexible online structure, paired with access to the GW School of Medicine, enables her to tailor a curriculum that aligns with her goals while advancing full-time clinical work. Through rigorous coursework and collaborative projects, Raisha has strengthened her ability to:
- Balance stakeholder interests with ethical decision-making.
- Drive innovation from early research to practical implementation.
- Build lasting, high-impact partnerships within the healthcare ecosystem.
- Apply strategic, business-driven thinking to clinical and operational challenges.
Whether online or in person, Raisha thrives in dynamic learning environments where she engages with expert faculty and professionals from across industries.
Career Support
Dedicated Career Center
The GW Business F. David Fowler Career Center provides exclusive access to employer connections, recruiting opportunities and career resources, including professional development workshops on technical skills, presentations and salary negotiation.
Personalized Career Coaching
Experienced career coaches with a proven track record of supporting successful career outcomes and advancement help you build an effective job search strategy while providing resume reviews and mock interviews.
Global Alumni Network
With more than 60,000 alumni spanning 260+ organizations, Fortune 500 companies, startups, and nonprofits around the world, you’ll gain access to mentorship, connections and career opportunities that open doors and accelerate your impact.
Admissions
Admission to GW's Online Healthcare MBA program is competitive, with limited enrollment to support a collaborative, cohort-based learning experience.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submission is encouraged. Candidates seeking financial assistance and international students requiring visas are especially encouraged to apply early.
Our admissions team is here to guide you through the process and answer any questions along the way. Learn more about application requirements and next steps in our MBA Application Guide.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submission is encouraged. The admissions committee takes a holistic approach, considering academic performance, professional experience and achievements, and letters of recommendation.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities
- Current résumé
- Statement of Purpose: In no more than 500 words, describe how this program fits into your professional life and your career objectives.
- One letter of recommendation from a professional and/or academic reference
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Completed online application form
As part of the application process, some students will be invited to an online interview.
No GRE or GMAT is required. However, applicants who feel their test scores strengthen their candidacy are welcome to submit them.
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.
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 2026 - Closed
- Summer 2026 - Closed
- Fall 2026 - July 31, 2026
Please note:
- Admissions for the following programs is offered only for the fall semester: Global MBA, Master of Accountancy in Accounting Analytics, M.S. in AI for Business, M.S. in Applied Finance, M.S. in Business Analytics
- Summer admissions deadlines apply only to our online MBA and Specialized Master's degree programs.
- Admission to all other programs is offered for the fall and spring semesters only.
- Doctoral and executive education programs may have different admissions deadlines.
Tuition, Fees & Funding
Tuition: Tuition is determined on a per-credit basis, which may very each semester depending on the number of courses you take. The base tuition for this 46.5-credit applied finance master's degree is ~$122,000. Students should also plan for university fees, books, and living expenses. Since rates are reviewed and updated annually, prospective students are encouraged to check the official GW tuition and fees page for the most current cost information.
Financial Aid: Many of GW’s Online Healthcare MBA students receive merit-based awards to offset tuition costs and expenses. Additional options include graduate assistantships, employer sponsorship, and federal financial aid.
CONTACT US
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Attend an Info Session
Info sessions and open houses, offered in-person and online, are your chance to explore what makes our programs stand out. Connect directly with our faculty and staff to learn about the Online Healthcare MBA program, career outcomes, study abroad options, the admissions process and more.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
The healthcare industry needs leaders who can drive innovation, improve outcomes and navigate change. GW's Online Healthcare MBA equips you with the business acumn and leadership skills to make a greater impact across healthcare organizations. Take the next step toward advancing your career and shaping the future of healthcare.
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