Cleveland State University

With Cleveland State University's Health Care Administration MBA, you’ll be ready to begin or further your career in the management administration of all heath care delivery entities. You’ll combine a comprehensive academic background along with valuable real world experience in Cleveland’s world-class medical working environment.  

This program provides students with an in-depth study of management theory and practice along with the knowledge and skills associated with the field of health care administration, planning, and policy analysis. 

Students will develop an awareness of the interaction and interdependence of management, finance, economics, medicine, politics, and the social sciences. The program also provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable practical experience through professional site visits, shadowing, and an intensive administrative work experience. These are designed to broaden opportunities for students to gain first-hand knowledge of health-related professions, programs, and organizations. 

AACSB Accreditation 

• The Monte Ahuja College of Business is among 5% of business schools worldwide that have earned accreditation from AACSB International in both business and accounting. AACSB Accreditation is considered the hallmark of excellence in management education.

Admission Requirements

• Application Form
• Application Fee
• Undergraduate Transcripts
• Statement of Purpose Letter
• GMAT or GRE Scores  
  • These test score requirements may be waived for applicants with an earned U.S. doctorate (Ph.D, DBA, or MD). International applications with an earned doctorate (Ph.D or MD) must present proof of U.S. equivalency. Medical doctors must be licensed to practice in the U.S. in order to be considered for this waiver. 

*Admission to the program is based on a combination of a candidate’s undergraduate GPA and the GMAT/GRE score.  

-International students are required to have met at least one of the following English language proficiency requirements:

• TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based): 78 & at least 17 in each section
• TOEFL PBT (Paper-Based): 550
• IELTS: 6.0 and at least 5.0 in each section
• PTE (Pearson’s Test of English): 50
• iTEP: 3.8

Admission Deadlines

All applications must be submitted and complete on the following application deadline dates:

• Domestic Students
  • Rolling
• International Students
  • Fall Semester – June 15th

Career Outcomes

• The program is designed to provide graduate education for individuals interested in preparing for or furthering their careers in the management and administration of all health care delivery entities, such as integrated systems, hospitals, and managed care organizations. The program also provides training that leads to careers in consulting, health planning, policy analysis, and long-term care administration.
• Graduates are working in hospitals, health care organizations, private clinics, pharmaceutical companies, and other related fields.
• Graduates commonly find job positions including: hospital administrator, hospital CEO, pharmaceutical product manager, medical practice manager, health information manager, and more. 
• These are some of the local companies that are hiring CSU grads: Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, Soliant Health, Medical Mutual, Medimetriks, GSI, and Humana.