St. Cloud State University MBA Scholarship
CentraCare is partnering with St. Cloud State University (SCSU) to launch a new Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare System Leadership beginning in January 2027.
Designed for working professionals with healthcare experience or related backgrounds, the 33-credit graduate program combines business fundamentals with specialized healthcare coursework in areas such as finance, operations, information systems, policy, leadership, and strategy.
The flexible program format includes online learning, hybrid instruction, and in-person seminars, making it possible for team members to advance their education while continuing to work. Students will also have opportunities to learn directly from CentraCare leaders, who will help teach select courses and share real-world leadership insights.
"By combining business expertise with healthcare knowledge, graduates will be prepared to lead confidently across a wide range of healthcare settings," said Mike Blair, CentraCare CFO and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Designed for working professionals with healthcare experience or related backgrounds, the 33-credit graduate program combines business fundamentals with specialized healthcare coursework in areas such as finance, operations, information systems, policy, leadership, and strategy.
The flexible program format includes online learning, hybrid instruction, and in-person seminars, making it possible for team members to advance their education while continuing to work. Students will also have opportunities to learn directly from CentraCare leaders, who will help teach select courses and share real-world leadership insights.
"By combining business expertise with healthcare knowledge, graduates will be prepared to lead confidently across a wide range of healthcare settings," said Mike Blair, CentraCare CFO and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs.
To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must:
Be currently employed with CentraCare.
- An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Have worked for CentraCare for a minimum of two years.
- Applied to and accepted into the SCSU MBA Healthcare System Leadership program.
- Demonstrate that this program is relevant to their current role here at CentraCare.
- Demonstrate qualifications through references, work experience, and professional goals and achievements.
- Selected through department-defined application process.
Each applicant must:
- Complete the application form before starting the program.
- Attach a letter of enrollment/acceptance in an SCSU MBA Healthcare System Leadership program.
- Complete the essay as requested on the application.
- List at least two professional references.
- Have obtained a nomination from their Division Vice President or Above.
If you have questions, please contact Andi Smart Andrea.Smart@centracare.com.