Overview & Career Outcomes

The Master of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Management at Lasell University integrates the core business MBA program with the specialized knowledge of the healthcare industry. This program provides you with a theoretical understanding of management principles and how they can be practiced in non-profit and for-profit healthcare settings such as hospitals, urgent care centers, small practices, service providers, or in large pharmaceutical and biotech organizations.

You will gain a deep understanding of the healthcare industry and develop skills in finance, leadership, project management, strategy, and analytics. Our Healthcare Management MBA will provide you with the tools you need to be a strategic leader who can manage a successful health-related business.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the MBA in Healthcare Management is a combination of core business courses, healthcare management-focused courses, and electives. The curriculum contains a total of 14 courses (42 credits.  There are 11 core courses (33 credits) and 3 concentration courses (9 credits). Get more information about our Course Schedules.

Wondering what types of classes, you will be taking? Below is a sample of the curriculum provided to get a sense of what your academic path looks like. If you want to see the full curriculum visit the academic catalog.  

MGMT700
Global Leadership
3 credits
MGMT703
Strategic Information Management
3 credits
MGMT728
Human Resources Management
3 credits
MGMT745
Strategic Marketing
3 credits
MGMT770
Managerial Economics
3 credits
MGMT772
Financial Analysis for Managers
3 credits
MGMT773
Entrepreneurial Strat & Venture Creation
3 credits
MGMT771
Accounting for Managers
3 credits
RSCI716
Ethical Issues in Healthcare Professions
3 credits
MGMT764
Diversity, Inclusion & Countering Bias
3 credits
MGMT714
Principles of Project Management
3 credits
MGMT749
Ethical Theory & Management
3 credits
HSCI718
Health Insurance and Managed Care
3 credits
COM751
Health Communication
3 credits

Requirements

Candidates seeking admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Lasell University must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. 

The 36-credit program is delivered in 100% online or hybrid format. Rolling admission is offered for our September, October, January, March, May, and July start dates. Learn more about the courses offered in Lasell's MBA program.

No GMAT/GRE required 

Prerequisites:

Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of microeconomics and statistics through prior coursework or by successfully completing self-paced tutorials in introductory statistics and microeconomics.  For more information about the prerequisites for the MBA program, please contact us at gradinfo@lasell.edu or call/text 617-243-2400.

Admission Requirements Checklist:

  1. Online application
  2. Resume of professional work experience 
  3. Official college transcripts
  4. A one-page personal statement describing your goals, strengths, and potential for achievement in graduate school

International Applicants:

This program is F-1 Visa eligible.

All International applicants need to submit English equivalency from one of the following: TOEFL scores: minimum required score is 80 (iBT) or IELTS, minimum required score is 6.0; or Pearson PTE Academic minimum score is 53; or Duolingo minimum required score is 105. The English equivalency scores may be waived for international applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada.

For additional requirements please visit our International Admission Requirement page.

Materials should be submitted through MyPortal or emailed to gradinfo@lasell.edu:
The Office of Graduate Enrollment
Lasell University
1844 Commonwealth Ave.
Newton, MA 02466