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The health administration graduate program maintains a consistent position among the nation's elite programs, drawing students from diverse backgrounds and professional experiences that enhance the learning environment. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education, the HA program features renowned full-time faculty and seasoned practitioners who deliver cutting-edge insights on critical healthcare challenges. This degree mandates practical experience, which students gain throughout their studies. The culminating health field study course bridges academic theory with real-world challenges encountered by hospitals and healthcare institutions.
With sustained growth projected for the healthcare sector, health administration professionals oversee and direct operations across hospital networks and major healthcare systems. Career opportunities span both private and public domains. Practical application forms an essential component of this degree, achieved through immersive study experiences. The capstone health field study course directly connects classroom learning to operational challenges within healthcare organizations.
Applicants must have completed an undergraduate program at an accredited United States college or its equivalent in another country.
No work experience or formal business education is required for admission.
The Health Administration MBA does not require GMAT or GRE scores for their degree program as part of the graduate admissions requirements. The requirements are a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better from a US accredited four-year undergraduate institution or the successful completion of a graduate degree, and three or more years of full-time professional work experience.
However, if you received your bachelor’s degree with a grade point average of less than 3.30 or have less than 3 years of professional work experience, you will be asked to submit a statement that outlines other indicators of exceptional motivation, such as solid upper-division performance, GMAT or GRE scores, and other relevant professional experience. The MBA in Health Administration admissions committee may require a minimum GMAT or GRE score for students that do not automatically qualify by GPA and prior work.