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, unless waived; 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.

Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility: The standardized exam (GRE or GMAT) requirement may be waived for applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Students will be admitted each Fall semester.

Location: Online

Additional Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility Information

Standardized exam (GRE, GMAT, MAT) waiver eligibility for graduate degree programs at Appalachian State varies by program, but requires that applicants hold a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher in their last earned bachelor’s degree or 3.3 or higher in an earned graduate degree. No exam waiver is automatic but will require review and approval by the program and by the Graduate School upon submission of a complete application. An approved waiver request does not guarantee acceptance into the program. A denied waiver request does not mean that a candidate is denied admission to the program, only that a standardized exam score is needed to more fully evaluate the application.  More complete information about standardized exam waivers can be found in the Admissions Requirements section of this Bulletin .

Course Requirements for the Master of Health Administration

Concentration Requirements (6 Hours)

• HCM 5720 - Data Analytics in Health Care (3)
• HCM 5725 - Health Information Project Management (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