The contemporary and rigorous curriculum in the Health Administration program prepares students for entry-level and mid-level management positions within the fields of health administration. Graduates will obtain employment in a wide variety of facilities and settings, including, but not limited to, hospitals, nursing homes, physician practices, consulting firms, managed care organizations, and health departments. The Health Administration program offers two degree options. The Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) degree is a 12-month (four quarters) program. The M.B.A./M.H.A. degree is a 24-month (eight quarter) program leading to dual degrees: Master of Business Administration and Master of Health Administration.

To be awarded the Master of Health Administration degree, you must earn 60 quarter hours. The maximum time allowed between the date you first initiate graduate study toward the M.H.A. and the date you complete the requirements for the degree is six years. The M.H.A. program requires prerequisite introductory courses in statistics, management, and accounting. These courses must be completed with grades of “C” or higher from an accredited undergraduate institution. Students may apply to the program prior to completion of the prerequisites, although they must be completed no later than the summer prior to enrollment.

You may transfer a maximum of 12 quarter hours of graduate credit from an accredited university providing the credit is designated graduate credit at the institution where it was taken, is letter-graded “B” or better, was earned in the past five years, and is approved by your advisor. Credit for courses taken by correspondence cannot be accepted toward the required minimum hours.

Eligibility to Apply

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for unconditional admission to the School of Health Sciences graduate program in health administration:

1. Earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
2. Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on last 90 quarter hours or last 60 semester hours
3. Satisfactory completion of undergraduate prerequisite in statistics, management, and accounting (must obtain a grade of “C” or higher)
4. Satisfactory Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores. Note: if applying for the dual degree program you must submit GMAT scores.

If you do not meet the above standards, you may be admitted on a conditional basis and informed of the conditions you must meet for unconditional acceptance. Courses taken to meet the conditions may or may not be taken for graduate credit. If you are admitted on a conditional basis, you are not eligible for financial assistance.

Application Process

Applications for admission for full-time students, both M.H.A. and M.B.A./M.H.A., are accepted for fall only. You must complete the application process by February 1. Part-time students are admitted to the M.H.A. only program for any quarter. Part-time students must complete the application process by July 1 for fall quarter, November 1 for winter quarter, and February 1 for spring quarter. International students must apply by February 1.

All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate proficiency by submission of official TOEFL (550 minimum paper-based test/213 computer-based test) or IELTS score (7.0 overall average). Tests older than two years are not accepted. See elsewhere in this catalog for exemptions and more details regarding English proficiency requirements.

Note: You must request official scores for the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) be sent directly from the testing agency. Student supplied photocopies are not accepted as official, but may be included for review and to assist with official score matching. The Ohio University reporting code is 1593.

When you submit an ONLINE APPLICATION, you need to provide printed copies of the following materials to complete your application. You will need two separate envelopes for these materials.

In envelope #1 put items 1-3 (as applicable). Mail this envelope to: Graduate College, McKee House, 44 University Terrace, Athens, OH 45701.

1. Copy of Application Submission page or the application transaction (order) ID.
2. Three copies of official transcripts from each U.S. postsecondary institution attended. (Official transcripts are those in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution). Ohio University transcript swill be obtained by the Graduate College on your behalf.
3. Two copies of official or registrar certified transcripts/mark sheets and two certified English translations for each non-U.S. postsecondary institution attended (in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution, if possible). Transcripts must reflect all courses taken, including courses that were repeated or taken outside a degree program.
   
   In envelope #2 put items 4-6. Mail this envelope to: Health Policy Certificate Coordinator; Grover Center E317; College of Health and Human Services, Athens, OH 45701.
    
4. Three (3) letters of recommendation from people who are qualified to evaluate your capability for graduate study, in envelopes sealed by the person writing the recommendation. These letters are to be on the form available through the Graduate College (www.ohio.edu/graduate).
5. An essay identifying your career goals and objectives.
6. A resume of your work professional work experience.

NOTE: If submitting an online application, do not submit a paper copy of the application for the same term/degree program.

When you submit a PAPER APPLICATION, you need to provide printed copies of the following materials to complete your application. You will need two separate envelopes for these materials.

In envelope #1 put items 1-7 (as applicable). Mail this envelope to: Graduate Studies, McKee House, 44 University Terrace, Athens, OH 45701.

1. One completed, signed application (Form 1).
2. One completed, signed In-State Tuition Rate Form (Form 2).
3. One completed, signed Background Information & References Form (Form 3)
4. Non-refundable application fee (check, cash or money order) payable to Ohio University.
5. Two copies of official transcripts from each U.S. postsecondary institution attended. (Official transcripts are those in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution). Ohio University transcripts will be obtained by the Graduate College on your behalf.
6. Two copies of official or registrar certified transcripts/mark sheets and two certified English translations for each non-U.S. postsecondary institution attended (in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution, if possible). Transcripts must reflect all courses taken, including courses that were repeated or taken outside a degree program.
7. International applicants who need a certificate of eligibility, include one completed, signed Financial Affidavit of Support (Form 4).
   
   In envelope #2 put items 8-10. Mail this envelope to: Health Policy Certificate Coordinator; Grover Center E317; College of Health and Human Services, Athens, OH 45701.
    
8. Three (3) letters of recommendation from people who are qualified to evaluate your capability for graduate study, in envelopes sealed by the person writing the recommendation. These letters are to be on the form available through the Office of Graduate Studies (www.ohio.edu/graduate).
9. An essay identifying your career goals and objectives.
10. A resume of your work professional work experience.

All documents received by the University in connection with an application for admission become the property of Ohio University. They will not be returned or forwarded to another agency or college/university.