Degree Offered
- Master of Business Administration
Nature of the Program
The Healthcare M.B.A. (HMBA) program includes 30-credit hours of graduate-level course work in all functional areas of business, delivered through a healthcare lens. The curriculum emphasizes real-world applications in the business of healthcare, providing students with frequent opportunities to apply their learning through real-world cases and assignments. Our expert faculty include scholars at the forefront of the business of healthcare and executive professionals leading the industry every day. The online courses are primarily delivered asynchronously, allowing students to progress through the material without needing to find time in their already busy schedules as working professionals. We encourage and provide, as often as the courses allow, synchronous opportunities for students to participate in virtual experiential learning.
Academic Standards
In addition to the University’s academic and professional standards, students enrolled in a John Chambers College of Business and Economics master’s degree program must also abide by the following standards:
- Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to earn a degree from their graduate program, without exception.
- A student who cannot mathematically meet the 3.0 GPA requirement to successfully complete the degree, within a reasonable period of time (as defined by the Program Coordinator or designee), will be dismissed from their academic program. Visit the Probation, Suspension, and Dismissal section of the University’s Graduate Catalog for more information about this topic.
- Students must follow the professional standards established by their college, degree program and/or department. A student who violates the established professional standards may be placed on probation or dismissed from their program.
- A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 will automatically be placed on academic probation.
- A student will be dismissed from their program if their GPA is not raised to 3.0 by the end of their subsequent semester of enrollment.
- A student will be dismissed from their program if they earn a letter grade below C- in more than one required course.
- A student who earns a letter grade of D or F in any required course must repeat the course and earn a minimum letter grade of C-.
- Any grade earned in a repeated course at the graduate level is included in the calculation of a student’s overall and major GPA, along with the original grade earned in the course. Additionally, the original grade earned in the course will remain on the student’s academic transcript/permanent record. Visit the Grades section of the University Graduate Catalog for more information about this topic.
Any exceptions to the above standards must be approved in writing by the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and the Program Coordinator.
Admissions for 2027-2028
The HMBA Admissions Committee is made up of John Chambers College of Business and Economics faculty. The Committee reviews applications holistically and will admit students based on strength of their admissions application and potential to succeed in this program.
Accepted students begin the program in the fall term.
To apply, applicants must submit:
1) a completed application - https://graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/how-to-apply/first-time-graduate-applicant
2) application fee
3) up-to-date academic transcripts from all prior undergraduate and graduate institutions
4) an up-to-date resume
5) a Statement of Purpose describing why the applicant is pursuing the degree and the applicant's career aspirations upon completion of the degree
International Applicants are required to submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score. Visit English Language Proficiency Requirements | Graduate Admissions | West Virginia University for specific information.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis once all required parts of the application are received.
Graduate degree-seeking applicants must send their official transcript from the undergraduate institution that granted the bachelor’s degree. It is preferred that official transcripts be sent via an online, secure service such as National Student Clearinghouse, or Parchment to graduateadmissions@mail.wvu.edu. Alternatively, sealed, untampered, physical official transcripts can be sent to:
WVU Graduate Admissions
1 Waterfront Place
P.O. Box 6009
Morgantown, WV 26506
International applicants and applicants using express mail, use the address below:
WVU International Admissions
1 Waterfront Place
P.O. Box 6009
Morgantown, WV 26506
Major Code: 2111
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A program GPA of 3.0 is required by the Chambers College. | ||
| HMBA 611 | Healthcare: Management Information Systems | 3 |
| HMBA 612 | Healthcare - Managerial and Team Skills | 3 |
| HMBA 621 | Healthcare Analytics | 3 |
| HMBA 622 | Healthcare Finance- Reporting and Analysis | 3 |
| HMBA 626 | Health Economics | 3 |
| HMBA 633 | Healthcare Leadership & Cultural Competency | 3 |
| HMBA 634 | Healthcare Services Marketing | 3 |
| HMBA 638 | Healthcare Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| HMBA 656 | Law and Medicine | 3 |
| HMBA 661 | Healthcare Innovation and Commercialization | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Degree Progress
The Chambers College requires satisfactory completion of all curriculum requirements as defined in the graduate catalog. Students who are either not making adequate degree progress or who are failing to uphold professional standards may receive notice of probation or dismissal. Students may be notified of academic consequences outside of routine evaluation processes if an issue must be addressed immediately.
Each year, no later than the first day of classes of the Fall semester, the department will distribute an updated version of the graduate handbook (link to handbook or describe how to access).
Satisfactory Progress
- To be in good standing, a student must maintain a cumulative and program GPA of 3.0.
- A student who falls below a 3.0 GPA will be placed on probation for a semester.
- Probation is lifted when students are back in good standing or have made enough satisfactory progress toward graduation.
- Students who cannot mathematically achieve the required GPA or who can no longer make progress toward graduation may be dismissed.
Major Learning Goals
Healthcare Business Administration
Leaning Goal 1: Students will be able to integrate both managerial and financial expertise across the various business functional areas while applying a healthcare lens.
Learning Goal 2: Students will be able to identify problems, collect appropriate data and analyze the data to make informed healthcare management decisions.
Learning Goal 3: Students will be able to effectively communicate and articulate a succinct business analysis in a healthcare environment.
Learning Goal 4: Students will be able to make healthcare management, personnel and patient-based decisions in an inclusive, ethically sensitive and socially responsible manner.
Learning Goal 5: Students will be an effective healthcare leader who influences people toward the attainment of organizational goals and benefits all stakeholders.