Program of Study for the Master of Health Administration

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; official GMAT or GRE exam* scores; written statement addressing prior experience and career goals in health care; current employment in a health care setting. Two years of work experience and satisfactory coursework in financial accounting and statistics (at least 3 credit hours) at the graduate or the undergraduate level preferred.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet or exceed the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.

* Applicants to this program may be eligible for a standardized exam waiver. For details please the Admission Requirements  information.

Students will be admitted each Fall semester.

Location: Online

Course Requirements for the Master of Health Administration

Concentration Requirements (9 Hours)

• HCM 5730 - Leadership in Health Care (3)
• HCM 5735 - Health Care Operations Management (3)
• HCM 5740 - Marketing in Health Care (3)

Note on Academic Standards For Retention in the MHA Program

Academic standards for retention in the MHA Program include abiding by the ASU Code of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity, and the MHA Program Competencies, and the following standards: 1) Scholastic Performance; 2) Professionalism; 3) Ethical Behavior; 4) Interpersonal Relationships; and 5) Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. Failure to meet these standards may result in dismissal from the program. For detailed information, please review the complete “Admission & Retention Policies” on the program website (https://hcm.appstate.edu/academics/master-health-administration).

Other Requirements for the MHA

• Thesis: Not required
• Proficiency: Not required
• Candidacy: Not required
• Comprehensive: Not required
• Product of Learning: Not required