Master of Health Administration

Your Source for the MHA in Montana

The MHA program develops health care leaders who will serve health care in our region, advance the quality of care delivered to all, and meet anticipated workforce needs in a variety of positions in health administration. The MHA curriculum provides the conceptual framework and knowledge areas individuals need to assume a leadership role in today's challenging health care environment. The program enhances the depth and quality of the educational experience through partnerships with the area's health and medical community.

This program is delivered entirely online and may be completed in 3 years or compressed into 20 months.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Master of Health Administration degree program is based on the following criteria:

1. Two copies of official transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate institutions to verify:

   1. Graduation from an accredited institution

   2. Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 64 semester (96 quarter) hours;
   3. Graduate GPA of at least 3.00

2. Completion of GMAT or the GRE with scores submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies

   1. This requirement may be waived by the Program Director if the applicant has significant healthcare work experience.

3. A professional resume

4. A letter of application which introduces the applicant, outlines the applicant's educational and career goals, and articulates how completion of the MHA will contribute to those goals

5. Three written recommendations (includes the completed Recommendation Form and a letter) from indicivuals who provide an evaluation of the applicant's potential as a graduate student, professional abilities, potential for success in a health administration career, commitment to service, and motivation to excel.

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Financial Aid, Scholarships & Assistantships

Graduate students who wish to apply for financial assistance must be enrolled for at least 6 credits in a graduate degree, certification, teacher certification, or endorsement program. Non-degree graduate students are not eligible for financial aid. To apply for financial aid, a student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) financial aid application. Students can apply through FAFSA on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov . March 1 is the priority deadline.

More Information

• Plan of Study
• Curriculum Goals
• Careers: What can I do with a degree in health administration?
• Office of Graduate Studies