MHA Health Administration at George Washington University

Programme overview

George Washington University's Master of Health Administration (MHA) program trains the next generation of leaders in the healthcare industry to improve health and health systems on a local, national, and global scale. The mission of the GW MHA program is to train the next generation of leaders in the healthcare industry to improve health and health systems on a local, national, and global scale. Program graduates leave ready to contribute to the improved efficacy of health care. They will use research and evidence to inform decisions about policies that affect diverse populations.

Faculty: Milken Institute School of Public Health | Department: Health Policy and Management | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Prerequisites for admission into the master's in health administration program include an introductory course in statistics completed with a minimum grade of B at an accredited institution prior to matriculation The following degree requirements must be fulfilled: 45 credits, including 32 credits in core courses, a 2-credit health policy selective course, 8 credits in elective courses, and 3 credits in a residency.

Career pathways

Attending a school situated in Washington, DC, the nation’s health policy and management epicenter, ensures graduates will become transformational leaders in healthcare.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The only prerequisite course for admission into the MHA program is an introductory course in statistics successfully completed with a grade of B or higher from an accredited source. The course can be completed either online or in person prior to matriculation into the program.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

Apply through the official page: https://publichealth.gwu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions

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