Program Overview

Master of Business Administration (MBA): Health Services Management

Program Overview

The online MBA program with a concentration in Health Services Management at NMSU Global Campus prepares students for impactful roles in Public Health and Business Administration. Through this program, students build key leadership skills in business practices, people management, and analytical thinking to drive organizational success and innovation.

Program Quick Facts

• AACSB-Accredited: AACSB accreditation places the program among the top business programs in the world.
• 100% Online: Flexible, online classes make it easier to reach goals while balancing work and family life.
• A Top MBA Program: Ranked among the best online MBA programs for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report.

Career Pathways

The NMSU Global Campus online MBA program in Health Services Management opens doors to diverse administrative and managerial roles across various organizations. Career opportunities include:

• Corporate Development Manager
• Health Information Manager
• Hospital Administrator
• Pharmaceutical Project Manager
• Policy Analyst or Researcher

Program Details

• Delivery Format: 100% online with one weekly synchronous Zoom session
• Program Credits: 42 credits
• Program Length: 2 years
• Cost Per Credit Hour: $444.40 + $250 course fee
• Active Military Cost Per Credit Hour: $250 + $250 course fee
• College: Business
• Fall Application Deadline: June 1, 2025 (for the academic year)

Courses and Degree Requirements

The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Health Services Management consists of 42 credit hours and does not require a thesis. The program follows a prescribed plan of 11 core MBA courses and 3 Health Services Management courses. Sample courses include:

• ACCT 503: Accounting for Managers
• BCIS 502: Business Information Systems
• ECON 503: Managerial Economics
• MGMT 502: Operations Management
• PHLS 5140: Health Services System: Administration and Organization

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A completed bachelor's degree
• A resume
• One of the following:
  1. A bachelor's degree (with at least a 3.0 GPA) from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university
  2. A graduate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university
  3. A professional certification in one of the following: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with an official copy of the certification
  4. A GMAT or equivalent GRE score of at least 400 that, when combined with the undergraduate GPA (GPA x 200), is greater than 1050
  5. At least five years of relevant, full-time, post-degree, professional work experience with an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5 from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. Students can apply using NMSU's convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application.

Accreditation

New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Specialized accreditation from other accrediting agencies is also granted for some programs. NMSU's accreditation ensures that the education meets high-quality standards and that credits are transferable.