Advance your healthcare career with SUNY Empire’s combined B.S. in Allied Health and MBA in Healthcare Leadership online.

This flexible 152-credit program lets you earn your undergraduate and graduate degrees together, saving you time and money. Designed for future healthcare managers and leaders, this dual degree pathway blends business and healthcare knowledge to prepare you for roles in hospitals, policy, insurance, and beyond. With built-in graduate credits and fully online learning, this program offers a streamlined path to earning your MBA in healthcare leadership online. 

 

 

*Undergraduate students of SUNY Canton may seek the following pathway:  B.S. in Healthcare Management (through SUNY Canton) to MBA in Healthcare Leadership.  

Our team can help you prepare for the next step in your career.

Combined B.S. in Allied Health and MBA in Healthcare Leadership  B.S. + MBA

 
Earn both your bachelor’s and MBA—online and at the same time. 

Format

100% Online

How it Works

Tuition

$295/credit for bachelor’s courses, $635/credit for graduate courses 

Tuition & Fees

Credits

152

Course Catalog

Next term starts

Fall 2025

  • Course List:  

    This combined program includes 152 total credits, with 42 at the graduate level for the MBA in Healthcare Leadership. Students begin taking graduate courses during their undergraduate studies—earning up to 12 credits that count toward both degrees. To stay on track, you’ll work closely with your mentor to build a degree plan starting in your first term. To remain in the program, you must meet academic progress and GPA requirements for graduate-level courses.  

     

    • Graduate courses taken during your undergraduate program include: 

    • HCLM 6005 

      Mastering Leadership in Healthcare Organizations  

       
    • HCLM 6010 

      Analysis of Healthcare Markets & Health Policy  

       
    • HCLM 6015 

      Health Information Management and Informatics  

       
    • HCLM Elective  

       

       

Ready to Apply?

The deadline for the Fall 2025 term is August 1. How to Apply

Lead with Confidence in Healthcare Management 

What you'll learn

  • Lead healthcare teams and organizations
  • Analyze healthcare markets and policy
  • Apply healthcare data and informatics
  • Manage change in healthcare systems

Get Ready for a Career in Healthcare 

This MBA with a healthcare concentration prepares you for advanced roles in healthcare organizations and systems. Career paths include: 

  • Hospital administrator 
  • Health policy analyst 
  • Healthcare operations manager 
  • Insurance or HMO executive 
  • Medical supply or pharmaceutical leader 
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Interested in a Combined B.S. and MBA Degree? Start Here 

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Take the First Step to a Combined Degree  

We're here to support you every step of the way, making your journey to a degree as smooth as possible. Our dedicated advisors provide the guidance and information you need to make confident choices and move closer to your goals.

 

 

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Check for Prior Learning Credits

Put your past experience toward your degree. Use transfer credits, work experience, or life skills to get a head start, save money, and earn your degree faster.

How To Get Credits

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Apply for Your Combined Degree Pathway 

Make sure you have all the admissions requirements and complete your application to be ready for our next term! 

How To Apply

Next start term

Fall 2025

Deadline to apply

August 1

Start Your Degree

as soon as September 2, 2025.

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