Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Admission & Application Requirements
MHA Application Deadlines for Summer 2025, Fall 2025 & Spring 2026
- Summer: May 9 (flexible)
- Fall: August 1 (flexible)
- Spring: December 1 (flexible)
Steps to Apply
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- Create your account in GradCAS
- Select your program from the list and click “+” to add to your cart.
- Complete the three general application sections.
- Complete the fourth, MSUM section (See Application Requirements below).
- Make sure to request all documents before submitting your application. Once you submit, you can no longer amend or upload additional documents.
- Pay the $50 application fee.
NOTE: Students interested in applying to the combined MS in Nursing & MHA program should apply using the MHA application in GradCAS.
The Admission and Graduate Studies Offices will verify your documents and requirements.
MHA Admission Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. No specific degree, major or emphasis is required.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or at least 3.25 for the last 30 semester credits.
- Provisional admission may be granted individually.
- Students with less than one year of healthcare experience must have evidence of undergraduate healthcare internship experience and/or specific coursework related to healthcare administration/leadership.
- Students who do not have a degree in healthcare or experience in the field are required to complete the following courses before applying:
- Healthcare Leadership and Management
- Healthcare Finance and Reimbursement Methods
- Health Policy and Economics
- Note: This program is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
MHA Application Requirements
- GradCAS application
- A current resume.
- Unofficial transcripts are required from all institutions you list on your application.
- If you attended MSUM or other Minnesota State system institutions, you can retrieve your unofficial transcripts from eServices, contact graduate@mnstate.edu and we can assist.
- Upon admission, you must request official transcripts from your degree-conferring institutions and any other transcripts listing possible graduate transfer coursework. Official transcripts can be requested through Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse and sent directly to processing@mnstate.edu.
- MSUM or MN system institution students do not need to request official transcripts. The admission team will do this on your behalf.
- Two letters of recommendation from professional and academic sources directly familiar with your skills and experience.
- Letter of Intent/Reflection introducing yourself and outlining your interest in the MHA program. Include a 350-word reflection on the future of healthcare describing what you believe will drive the future of the industry, such as technology, access, cost, quality etc.
- Students applying for the combined MHA and MSN program are required to upload their RN license.
International Student Requirements
- An official comprehensive course-by-course transcript evaluation by Educational Credential Evaluator (ECE), World Education Services (WES) or any other NACES accredited evaluation firm, from post-secondary institutions outside the U.S.
- The ECE, WES, or NACES evaluation must certify your international degree is equivalent to a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution.
- For students whose native language is not English, or who were not taught in English, an official score from either TOEFL (6678 MSUM code) or IELTS (Minnesota State University Moorhead), or Duolingo English Test (Share Score with Minnesota State University Moorhead) is required.
- TOEFL scores of 550 (PBT) or 78-80 (iBT)
- IELTS overall band score of 6.5
- DET score of 120
For questions about the program or the application process please contact the Admissions Office at 218.477.2161 or email admissions@mnstate.edu.
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