Is this MBA right for you? | Program at a Glance | Accreditation and Approvals | What You'll Learn | Program Details | FAQ
The Healthcare MBA Built in America's Healthcare Capital
No MBA is closer to the business of healthcare than one earned in Nashville. Belmont’s Healthcare MBA pairs a rigorous, AACSB-accredited business core with healthcare-specific coursework and hands-on projects with area healthcare companies — so you graduate ready to manage in hospital systems, healthcare technology and administration. Three reasons early-career professionals choose it:
- You study inside a $72.1 billion healthcare economy. Nashville is home to more than 900 healthcare organizations and 250+ headquartered healthcare companies, putting internships, site visits and recruiters within reach.
- You don't need a healthcare background to start. The program is built for early careerists and career-changers, with a summer internship between your first and second year and a path toward post-graduate executive residencies in hospital systems.
- You get AACSB rigor and personal attention. Belmont’s business school is accredited in the top 6% worldwide, and Massey faculty tailor the experience to each student’s goals.
Why Belmont for Your Healthcare MBA
- 96% career-outcome rate — alumni lead at HCA, Sarah Cannon Research Institute and Acadia Healthcare
- A healthcare-focused curriculum — finance, health systems, HR, information systems and the legal and ethical environment of healthcare
- Real experience built in — projects with area healthcare companies, site visits, a summer internship and a path to executive residencies
- A schedule that fits your life — late-afternoon classes over five semesters, so you can keep working
- Small cohorts and faculty who tailor the experience to your goals
Request Information
Accreditation
The Jack C. Massey College of Business is accredited by AACSB International — a distinction held by only the top 6% of business schools worldwide, and Belmont is the only private university in Tennessee accredited by AACSB for both business and accounting. Belmont University is accredited by SACSCOC.
What You'll Learn
You’ll build the business and healthcare-specific skills that hospital systems and healthcare companies hire for. By graduation, you’ll be able to:
- Apply financial management and accounting to the realities of healthcare organizations.
- Manage information and information systems for integrated healthcare delivery.
- Use microeconomic theory to make sense of the healthcare industry.
- Address human-resource issues specific to healthcare organizations.
- Explain the concepts, structures, functions and values of contemporary U.S. healthcare systems.
- Navigate the legal and ethical environment of healthcare.
What Sets This MBA Apart
What sets this MBA apart is the combination of AACSB-accredited business rigor, a healthcare-specific curriculum and full immersion in Nashville's healthcare industry. You'll apply what you learn on real projects with area healthcare companies, and you'll build relationships with the executives who lead them — the same people who teach, mentor and hire in this program.
Is This Program Right for You?
This program fits you if you’re early in your career and want to move into healthcare or hospital management — whether or not you’ve worked in healthcare before. You’ll thrive here if you’re ready to combine business fundamentals with healthcare-specific knowledge and build a Nashville network. Two common profiles:
- The recent graduate entering the MBA directly, who completes a summer internship between the first and second year.
- The early-career professional or career-changer moving into healthcare from another field. From a non-business background? The Summer Business Institute builds your foundation before you start.
Curious about your coursework? View requirements for this degree in the course catalog.
All students must complete all prerequisite courses before entering Massey MBA programs. The courses are required to ensure the success of all students. The MBA coursework is challenging, and we focus on ensuring that all students have the proper academic background to enter graduate-level business courses with a command of fundamental concepts. Most students who earned an undergraduate degree in business already have the prerequisites, while some students may have some of the prereqs, but not all. And many prospective students have none of the perquisites.
Massey MBA prerequisite courses include:
- Accounting I
- Accounting II
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Statistics
Haven't completed all of the prerequisites?
For students who need all or most of the prerequisites, the Summer Business Institute (SBI) is the most effective way to complete the coursework before entering a Massey MBA program. Designed and taught by Massey faculty members, SBI courses are completed over twelve weeks in the summer. Students attend classes two weeknights per week and on Saturdays during the program. Students who complete the Summer Business Institute hit the ground running, fully prepared for success in Massey’s MBA programs.
The following items are required to complete the application:*
- Submit an application and a $58.00 fee through BusinessCAS
- Belmont does not charge an application fee.
- Upload a one-page essay on personal and professional goals
- Upload a current resume
- Send official university transcripts from schools you attended to BusinessCAS, NOT Belmont.
- Provide the names and email addresses of two recommenders. Recommendations are submitted through online links provided. We do not accept recommendations from family members, pastors, or friends because they may lack objectivity.
- Optional - GMAT (or GRE) official score report (Encouraged, but not required)
- Interview - In-person OR via Zoom.
International Applicants that attended college outside the United States May also need to provide an official transcript evaluation and English Proficiency test score to BusinessCAS. Belmont now accepts MANY English test options. A full list of options for transcript evaluation companies and English testing options (as well as exceptions) can be found on the Belmont International Student Applicant page. If you are in F-1 status and have immigration questions, please contact Shauna Walsh in Belmont’s International Student and Scholar Services for more information at 615-460-6243 or shauna.walsh@belmont.edu.
Application Deadlines
Massey Graduate School of Business Application Deadlines
All prospective students should apply as soon as possible to complete their applications by the deadlines listed below. Your application must be completed and you must be accepted into the program to be considered for scholarships and graduate assistantships.
SPRING : Completed Application Deadline - December 1st
SUMMER: Completed Application Deadline - April 15th
FALL: Completed Application Deadline - July 17th
HCMBA is 42 Credit Hours. $1,645 per credit hour. $69,090 total tuition.
For all Scholarship & GA Opportunities: You must be ADMITTED before March 1st.
For All Scholarships: There is no separate scholarship application.
For Merit Scholarships: Submit a GMAT Score to maximize your scholarship opportunities.
For Need-Based Scholarships: Submit the corresponding FAFSA Application for your academic year at the time you apply. Please note, that graduate students do NOT use their parent's income for FAFSA, so it benefits you to submit this, even if you have no intentions of using student loans. Learn more on the Graduate Tuition & Aid website.
Financial Aid / Payment Options
Graduate business students have several payment options including scholarships, employer tuition assistance, installment payment plan programs, and/or student loans.
US Students: To determine eligibility requirements for student loans, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal FAFSA (for previous Federal Aid applicants) and request that Belmont University receive a copy of the analysis. The FAFSA requires approximately six weeks for processing. You may file the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov. Additional information on payment options is as follows:
Scholarships. Scholarships are awarded on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to:
- Acceptance to the program by March 1st.
- Academic excellence, including exceptional grade point average and/or optional test scores (GMAT/GRE)
- Strong recommendations from business, academic, and professional sources
- Demonstrated financial need through a submitted FAFSA
Graduate Assistantships. Five full-tuition graduate assistantship positions are available each academic year across all graduate business programs. Multiple partial tuition assistantships are also available.
Belmont Bruin Alumni Grant. Students who have graduated from Belmont University with an undergraduate degree earn a 20% reduction in the cost of graduate tuition. Students must complete the graduate application by the appropriate deadline and be accepted to the graduate program.
Endowed Scholarships. These are awarded annually to candidates who meet the unique criteria for each award.
- Alumni Council Scholarship for Hardship
- Charles R F Treadway Scholarship
- Damon & Carrie Hininger Massey
- Graduate Assistantship Scholarship
- J C Massey Endowed (Nelson)
- Jack C Massey Scholarship
- Massey Scholars for Professional MBA Students
- Volunteer Capital Massey Memorial Scholarship
Employer Tuition Assistance/Corporate Partners. Either of the formats below may qualify you for a matching tuition discount of up to 20% off through the Corporate Partners Program.
- Employer Payment - If your employer will be paying your tuition directly to Belmont, Student Financial Services needs an employer authorization agreeing to Belmont's payment terms.
- Employer Reimbursement is an agreement between you and your employer. If your employer will be reimbursing you after your courses are complete each semester, you are financially responsible for paying for courses before the semester begins. You can pay in cash or use loans to get started, then you can roll your reimbursement checks into the future semesters.
Installment Payment Plans. Use your savings and/or income to cover all or part of your education expenses. You can take advantage of the Interest-Free Monthly Payment Option offered through the Tuition Management System (www.afford.com/Belmont). TMS takes your estimated educational expense and divides it into monthly payments. The cost is $55 per year and is only available for fall and spring semesters.
Paying With Student Loans. Graduate students who are U.S. citizens are eligible to apply for the Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan programs, which are awarded without regard to financial need. Interest accrues from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full. The maximum loan is $20,500 per academic year. If you are using Stafford Loans to pay any portion of your tuition, you should complete the FAFSA at least six weeks before the beginning of classes.
International Students
International students admitted before March 1st are considered for all scholarships and graduate assistantships. Upon admission, international students will be contacted by Belmont’s International Student Services Office for additional information regarding student visas, enrollment deposits, and university policies that are unique to those entering the U.S. to attend Belmont University (615-460-6342).
Veterans
Individuals who have completed U.S. military service should contact one of Belmont’s V.A. Education Counselors (615-460-6871). The University supports several armed forces educational benefit programs, including Yellow Ribbon.
- Engage in monthly professional development events
- Attend lectures featuring top business professionals
- Travel to Budapest, Buenos Aires, Dubai, Prague or another international destination as part of a global elective.
- Complete a professional field experience in health care.
- Get customized career guidance from the Jack C. Massey College of Business Career Development Center
Belmont University’s MBA programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the premier agency for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in business administration and accounting.
Fewer than 5 percent of business schools worldwide achieve AACSB accreditation, and Belmont is the only private college or university in Tennessee that is accredited by AACSB International for BBA, MBA and accounting programs.
The Massey College of Business Class of 2025 reached a 96% career-outcome rate. Belmont Healthcare MBA graduates move into leadership across hospital systems, healthcare companies and healthcare technology — alumni include a hospital CEO, a research-institute finance director and a behavioral-health CEO in training. Graduates who complete an internship may also apply for post-graduate executive residency programs within hospital systems and healthcare organizations. Roles graduates pursue include:
- Hospital administrator
- Health services manager or administrator
- Pharmaceutical project manager
- Healthcare policy analyst
- Medical entrepreneur
Career Possibilities
- Hospital Administrator
- Pharmaceutical Project Manager
- Policy Analyst
- Health Service Manager or Administrator
- Medical Entrepreneur
Alumni Testimonials
Amrit Dhillon
Healthcare MBA
CEO, HCA Florida Northside Hospital
"I chose Massey's Healthcare MBA program to gain health care business management knowledge from a highly reputed university. Massey offers a unique specialization that is aligned with my current role in the health care industry, as well as my future career aspirations."
Manjari Singh
Healthcare MBA
CEO in Training, San Jose Behavioral Health - Acadia Healthcare
“My time at Belmont was truly an incredible experience, largely because of the camaraderie within my cohort. Our group was unique, bringing together some of the brightest and most talented individuals I’ve ever had the privilege to work alongside. Their support, collaboration, and shared determination not only enriched every class but also made this journey more rewarding than I could have imagined.”
Daniel Tiesler
Healthcare MBA
Senior Director of Finance - Sarah Cannon Research Institute
“I recently accepted a promotion, and I am confident that I would not have been as well-positioned for the role if I did not go through the Belmont HCMBA program. This role is a large leadership opportunity, and I feel prepared in large part due to the two years at Belmont. Additionally, beyond the promotion, the program improved my knowledge of broader health care, my network of health care leaders in Nashville and my confidence and executive presence.”
Not Sure Which Massey MBA Fits?
- Healthcare MBA. In person, five semesters, built for early careerists moving into healthcare and hospital management.
- Professional MBA. The most flexible option for professionals with at least two years of experience — in person, online or hybrid.
- Accelerated MBA. . For recent graduates who want to finish an MBA and an internship in less than a year, in person.
Learn from Experienced Faculty
You’ll learn from faculty who are deeply committed to each student’s goals and who teach the business of healthcare from real-world experience. Instructors include faculty such as Anthony Blash, who teaches Introduction to Healthcare.
Hilary Ahn
Email: hilary.ahn@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 439
Joe F. Alexander
Beverley Alleyne
Email: beverley.alleyne@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 335
Bryon Balint
Email: bryon.balint@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Rogers Center 446
Catherine Bass
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 628
Rudolph Bedeley
Email: rudy.bedeley@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 447
Austin Brown
Email: austin.brown@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 454
Colin Cannonier
Email: colin.cannonier@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 321C
Dennis Chen
Email: dennis.chen@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Rogers Center 348
Brad Childs
Email: brad.childs@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 326
Howard Cochran
Email: howard.cochran@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 350A
Jeff Cornwall
Francis Daniel
Email: francis.daniel@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 431
Delwyn D. DeVries
James Doyle
Email: james.doyle@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 346
Kristen Faile
Email: kristen.faile@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 450
Greg Faulk
Jennifer Wilgus Fowler
Email: jennifer.fowler@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Rogers Center 447
Adam Fulton
Email: adam.fulton@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 323
Gary Garrison
Email: gary.garrison@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center, Room 445
John Gonas
Email: john.gonas@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 333B
José González
Email: jose.gonzalez@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 459
Elizabeth Gortmaker
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 639
David Harkins
Email: david.harkins@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 433
Alex Hoffman
Email: alex.hoffman@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 444
Brandon Holle
Email: brandon.holle@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 345
Kyle Huggins
Email: kyle.huggins@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 441
Michelle McKenney Jones
Email: michelle.jones@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 445
Kenny Jordan
Email: kenneth.jordan@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 322C
Robert Lambert
Luke Langlinais
Email: luke.langlinais@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 328
Eduardo Lopez
Email: eduardo.lopez@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 333A
John Maslyn
Lora E. Mitchell
Email: lora.mitchell@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 330
Haskell Murray
Email: haskell.murray@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 438
Jeff Overby
Email: jeff.overby@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Rogers Center 111
Barry Padgett
Email: barry.padgett@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 349
Luke Petach
Email: luke.petach@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 344
J. Mark Phillips
Email: mark.phillips@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 456
Dan Privott
Email: dan.privott@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 443
Patrick Raines
Cliff A. Robb
Email: cliff.robb@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 444
Paula Roberts
Email: paula.roberts@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 453
Dustin Rumbaugh
Email: dustin.rumbaugh@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 327
Tony Saunders
Email: tony.saunders@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 340
Mark Schenkel
Email: mark.schenkel@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 452
Angela Sebby
Email: angela.sebby@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 322B
Alexey Semenov
Email: alexey.semenov@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 329
Kara Smith
Email: kara.smith@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 349
Joe Smolira
Email: joe.smolira@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 437
Susan Taylor
Bernard Turner
Email: bernard.turner@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 451
Marieta Velikova
Email: marieta.velikova@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Rogers Center 319
Lee Warren
Email: lee.warren@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 336
Thor Wasbotten
Email: thor.wasbotten@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 550C
Kristin Wilson
Email: kristin.wilson@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Rogers Center 436
Matthew Wilson
Email: matthew.g.wilson@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 457
Rachel Wilson
Email: rachel.wilson@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 453
Tommy Wooten
Email: tommy.wooten@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Rogers Center 446A
David Wyant
Email: david.wyant@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 440
Sean Sehyun Yoo
Email: sean.yoo@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 337
Grady S. York
Claudia Guerrazzi Young
Email: claudia.young@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 451
Marilyn Young
Email: marilyn.young@belmont.edu
Mark Zhang
Email: mark.zhang@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 350B
It’s an AACSB-accredited, in-person graduate business program in Nashville that prepares early-career professionals for management roles in hospital systems, healthcare technology and healthcare administration. It blends a full MBA core with healthcare-specific courses and hands-on projects with area healthcare companies.
Nashville is the nation’s healthcare capital, home to more than 900 healthcare organizations and a $72.1 billion healthcare economy. You’ll connect with industry professionals and learn through projects with local healthcare companies, site visits and networking events.
No. The program is designed for early-career professionals with little to no healthcare background who want to move into healthcare or hospital management.
Yes. Classes meet on campus in the late afternoon, from 3 to 5:45 p.m., so you can maintain daytime work, internships or experiential learning.
You’ll complete the program in five semesters (42 credit hours), on a structured path that includes coursework, experiential learning and, in some cases, an internship.
Yes. Applicants without a business background may need prerequisite coursework, and Belmont offers the Summer Business Institute to build foundational business knowledge before graduate study.
The Massey College of Business Class of 2025 reached a 96% career-outcome rate. Graduates move into leadership across hospital systems, healthcare companies and healthcare technology.
Talk With Us
Jack C. Massey College of Business
Carrie Finnegan
Graduate Recruiting & Admissions Counselor
615.460.6171
Email Carrie
Plan Your Visit
There's no better way to experience Belmont than by visiting campus. Whether you attend an admissions event, take a student-led campus tour or explore Nashville while you're here, a visit helps you picture yourself as part of the Belmont community.