Our CAHME-accredited, on-campus MPA in Health Policy & Management receives several hundred applications each year for an entering class of around 50-60 students. The Online MHA is also a very competitive program.

The Online MHA program does not accept transfer credits for coursework taken at other institutions or as part of other degree programs.

Deferrals to the Online MHA are only granted for medical/family emergencies or on a case-by-case basis.

You are eligible for an Online MHA fee waiver if you have participated in one or more years of full-time service with the U.S.

You can apply without US citizenship, however we are unable to sponsor student visas for a part-time program. Even if you are not a US citizen, you must be working in a US healthcare related field in order to apply to the Online MHA.

You must submit two letters of recommendation for the Online MHA program. We would prefer one professional reference and one academic reference from a faculty member or academic advisor who is familiar with your work. If you have been out of school for more than two years, it is acceptable to submit two professional references.

Yes. You can be admitted to the Online MHA program without a degree if you are in the process of completing your final undergraduate term and if transcripts with proof of degree conferral are transmitted upon graduation. You will not be allowed to register for courses, however, until your final transcripts are received.

Yes. If you are considering applying to the Online MHA program with an unrelated undergraduate background and/or a very low GPA, we encourage you to enroll in one or more post-bacc courses at a local college to demonstrate your quantitative skills and/or general academic ability.

No, however our most competitive Online MHA applicants have a GPA of at least 3.0

To be admitted to the Online MHA, at least one year of full-time experience in a US healthcare-related role is preferred. All applicants must be committed to advancing healthcare in the US.

Yes, to apply to the Online MHA you must submit a resume listing relevant work experience, internships, research, awards, and/or publications, as well as your educational history.

You are not required to submit GRE or GMAT scores to apply to the Online MHA, but it is recommended — especially if you have limited quantitative undergraduate coursework. Scores should be no more than five years old and should be transmitted directly from your testing agency.