Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Admission & Application Requirements

1. Online graduate application

Submit the Graduate Online Application - This is only the first step in the application process.

2. $35 Non-Refundable application fee for all graduate applications

After you complete the Graduate Online Application:

• Log in to eServices with your StarID.
• Click on Bills and Payment, and you will be able to pay the application fee using a credit or debit card.

3. Transcripts from degree conferring colleges and universities

Admission to a graduate degree or certificate program is considered only after all required application materials have been received and reviewed. Provisional admissions may be considered with unofficial transcripts and all required application materials submitted. A student has one semester to submit the official transcripts before they can register for the next semester.

Official transcripts can be sent to:

Graduate Studies Office, MSU Moorhead
1104 7th Avenue South
Moorhead, MN 56563

Please note that failing to submit the official transcripts by the deadline will result in discontinuation of class enrollment.

You do not need to order transcripts from MSUM or other Minnesota State system institutions. See Transcript Policy for more details.

4. Baccalaureate, masters, and/or doctorate degree from an accredited institution; no specific major or emphasis is required.

The Graduate Studies Office and the MHA Department will check this item once we have received all of your transcripts. Although no specific major or emphasis is required, preference may be given to students with healthcare related degrees.

5. Cumulative GPA of the highest earned degree of 3.0 or at least 3.25 for the last 30 semester credits; provisional admissions are provided on a case-by-case basis for those students that do not meet the minimum GPA. A provisional admission may be granted that requires a student to earn a B grade in all courses in the program for their first semester.

The Graduate Studies Office and the MHA Department will check this item once we have received all of your transcripts.

6. Cover Letter/Reflection

Prepare a cover letter introducing yourself and why you are interested in the Master of Healthcare Administration. Include a 350-word reflection on the future of Healthcare. In this reflection, please describe what you believe will drive the future of healthcare (e.g., technology, access, costs, quality, etc.).

• Log in to the Self Service Center site (allow 24 hours after application submission before logging in).
• Select the “Applications” tab, where you will see your graduate application listed.
• Select “Summary” to see a list of all program requirements and corresponding statuses.
• Upload document by selecting the “Upload” link under the respective “Action” column.

7. Professional Resume

Prepare a resume that includes education, work experience, volunteer activities, etc. Put your name on all pages.

• Log in to the Self Service Center site (allow 24 hours after application submission before logging in).
• Select the “Applications” tab, where you will see your graduate application listed.
• Select “Summary” to see a list of all program requirements and corresponding statuses.
• Upload document by selecting the “Upload” link under the respective “Action” column.

8. Two recommendations

• Log in to the Self Service Center site (allow 24 hours after application submission before logging in).
• Select the “Applications” tab, where you will see your graduate application listed.
• If you have not submitted contact information yet, select “Continue” to go into your application and complete program app and recommender information.
• After clicking “Submit Application” you will need to contact the Graduate Studies Office for any recommender information changes.
• Your recommenders will receive an e-mail from the Graduate Studies Office asking them to fill out the recommendation form.
• To check the status of your recommendations later, select “Summary” in the Applications tab.

9. This requirement will be verified by the MHA Program

PLEASE NOTE: For students with no more than 1 year of healthcare experience, students must have evidence of an undergraduate healthcare internship experience and/or specific course work related to healthcare administration/leadership. If these requirements are missing, students will need to take the following courses prior to admission to the MHA program:

• HSAD 416 – Healthcare Leadership and Management
• HSAD 419 – Healthcare Finance and Reimbursement Methods
• HSAD 420 – Health Policy and Economics