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The Master of Science in Health Administration program aims to equip experienced professionals with the skills needed for leadership roles in complex healthcare settings. The Department of Health Administration, home to the M.S.H.A. program, is committed to delivering excellence in education, research, and service related to healthcare management. Alongside its academic offerings, the department maintains an active research initiative and participates in numerous public service efforts, including professional training for healthcare administrators and practitioners. Tailored for clinicians, senior managers, and mid-career professionals with five or more years in healthcare, our program draws motivated individuals dedicated to industry advancement. With a primarily online format, we provide working professionals with adaptable scheduling options. Our diverse student body includes professionals from nursing, medicine, public health, and business backgrounds, each contributing valuable expertise to the learning environment.
In addition to the general admission requirements of the VCU Graduate School, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a 2.75 GPA for all undergraduate work completed
Transcripts and VCU application forms
Three to five years of professional/managerial/health care experience
Response to a DEI prompt
Personal statement
Professional resume
Three letters of reference
Interview with M.S.H.A. admissions committee
Applicants with less than a 2.75 undergraduate GPA are encouraged to apply as the committee uses holistic admissions in its approach to reviewing applicants. If the applicant has completed any graduate studies (even if a degree was not awarded), performance in such course work will be considered in the admission decision.