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Master's of Business Administration
Healthcare Leadership
Lead the future of healthcare with SUNY Empire’s online MBA in Healthcare Leadership.
This flexible program strengthens your skills in leadership, healthcare management, finance, and policy while giving you the tools to drive strategic change. You’ll customize your path through electives and a capstone project focused on real-world initiatives. With the option to add an advanced certificate, you’ll graduate prepared for executive leadership roles across hospitals, insurance companies, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations.
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Leadership
Next term starts
Fall 2025
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Course List:
The MBA in Healthcare Leadership consists of six core courses and six elective courses, based on student interest and which reinforce the individualized focus of the degree, and two capstone courses (6 credits) culminating in a final project. -
HCLM 6005
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HCLM 6010
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HCLM 6015
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HCLM 6020
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HCLM 6025
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HCLM 6030
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Elective Courses (six) Some students use electives to broaden their exposure to new areas of knowledge, while others use them to increase their skills or knowledge in a particular area. The term registration information will provide you with a listing and description of electives offered through the School for Graduate Studies and those specific to the MBA-HCL program. Electives also are offered during the summer term. Sample electives include:
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HCLM 6023
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HCLM 6026
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HCLM 6035
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HCLM 6040
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HCLM 6045
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HCLM 6050
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HCLM 6055
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HCLM 6060
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HCLM 6065
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HCLM 6070
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HCLM 6075
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HCLM 6080
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HCLM 6085
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HCLM 7005
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Capstone Courses
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HCLM 7010
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HCLM 7015
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Master the Skills to Lead in Healthcare
What You’ll Learn
- Lead healthcare organizations through strategic change
- Apply healthcare economics and financial management
- Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Navigate healthcare policy and compliance
Advance Your Career With an MBA in Healthcare Leadership
An online MBA with a healthcare concentration prepares you for leadership and executive roles across the healthcare industry. Possible careers include:
- Hospital or Healthcare Executive
- Healthcare Operations Manager
- Director of Healthcare Strategy or Compliance
- Healthcare Consultant or Policy Advisor
- Senior Manager in Health Insurance or Pharmaceuticals
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Lead With Confidence in Healthcare
We're here to support you every step of the way, making your journey to an MBA in Healthcare Leadership flexible, clear, and rewarding. Our dedicated advisors will help you customize your learning path, stay on track, and build the leadership, management, and policy skills you need to drive change and succeed in the healthcare industry.
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as soon as September 2, 2025.
Apply for the MBA in Healthcare Leadership Program
Make sure you have all the admissions requirements and complete your application to be ready for our next term!
Next start term
Fall 2025
Deadline to apply
August 1
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Meet Your Professors
Our experienced faculty bring decades of real-world expertise in healthcare management, leadership, and policy. They are here to help you strengthen your strategic thinking, expand your leadership skills, and apply what you learn to real-world healthcare settings so you can lead with confidence and make a lasting impact.
All Faculty
Alan Belasen
Professor
Barry Eisenberg
Associate Professor
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