The Weatherhead Healthcare Management MBA Program prepares healthcare professionals for leadership roles by combining core business skills and a specialized focus on healthcare. The program offers flexible online learning, real-time interaction, and hands-on residency experiences at leading healthcare institutions, positioning graduates to lead and innovate in an evolving industry.
At a Glance
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Weatherhead Healthcare Management program have experienced career outcomes such as:
Strategic Leadership and Executive Management
- Director of Business Development, Strategy, or Operation
- Lead strategy, operational efficiency, and organizational growth
Innovation and Industry Transformation
- Pharmaceutical/Biotech Manager (e.g., Product Manager, Marketing Director, VP)
- Advance healthcare through innovation and emerging technologies
Operational and Practice Management
- Healthcare/Hospital Administrator
- Clinical Manager
- Practice Manager
- Ensure operational excellence and deliver high-quality care
Program Highlights
Healthcare-Specific Curriculum
Courses are focused on the unique challenges of healthcare leadership, preparing students to navigate both operational and strategic issues.
Residency Experiences
Gain hands-on learning through partnerships with Cleveland’s world-renowned healthcare systems, offering real-world application of learned skills.
Leadership Coaching
One-on-one leadership coaching, helps students advance in their careers while maintaining their current professional roles.
Student Profile
- Healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and administrators, aiming for advanced leadership roles
- Professionals seeking healthcare-specific business knowledge without disrupting their careers
- Individuals with 3-5 years of experience looking for flexible, high-impact education
Dual-Core Curriculum
MBA Core: Management Fundamentals
- Master leadership of teams, organizations, and change management.
- Access to leadership coaching for personal and professional growth.
- Build essential quantitative and interpersonal skills for success.
Healthcare Core: Transforming the Future of Healthcare
- Solve real-world challenges through action learning.
- Design innovation for the healthcare of tomorrow.
- Lead transformational change in healthcare systems.
Flexible Program Design
- Tailored for Healthcare Professionals: Real-world applications for immediate impact.
- Career-Friendly: Advance leadership skills without disrupting your career.
- Industry Ready: Develop skills to tackle today’s healthcare complexities.
Affordable Excellence
- Merit-Based Scholarships: Available to students based on academic and professional accomplishments.
- Employer and Sponsor Partnerships: Tuition-reimbursement programs and corporate partner discounts at select organizations.
- Federal Financial Aid: Eligibility for loans through FAFSA and other options.
The Weatherhead Way
At Case Western Reserve, you’ll study at one of the nation’s leading research universities located in a city known for industry and healthcare innovation, where nearly 40% of Fortune 500 companies are represented. You’ll learn breakthrough business concepts from the people who literally wrote the book on them.
Plus, you’ll:
- Learn more than just the core skills of business management,
- Discover yourself better as a person and as a leader, and
- Build the skills you need to reach beyond problem solving to solution innovation.
Want to find out how?
“If you believe you would benefit from being able to participate in conversations differently and understand how the business of medicine works, this is the program for you. It is absolutely the right path for someone who wants to grow, no matter where you are within the spectrum of your career.”
Your Next Step Starts Now
Ready to learn more about our online MBA in Healthcare Management? Start your application today.