Applicants must have a four-year bachelor’s degree with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher from an accredited college or university.

In your application, you are required to list all higher education institutions you’ve attended and provide unofficial transcripts for each institution. While we can accept unofficial transcripts during the admissions stage, the unofficial transcripts must include: the name of the school, your full name, semesters, course numbers, course titles, course grades, semester GPAs, and cumulative GPA.

All MHA applicants are required to submit their responses to the below prompts. Please separate your responses by each question and submit the file as one Word document with your application. Your responses will be assessed on both content and quality of writing.

1. Describe your work experience(s), specifically in the healthcare industry, and outline your professional interests and goals.
   a. What job(s) have you had in the past that have prepared you to succeed in healthcare administration?
   b. What career path would you like to pursue after obtaining your MHA degree and how will our program help you achieve them?
2. Why are you choosing to pursue an MHA degree at The University of Utah at this time?
3. Based on your experience, if you could change one aspect of the healthcare industry, what would it be? Describe why you would change it, and how your change would improve healthcare for the future.

Please submit a current, chronological resume (Resume Example).

Only include professional work experience. The Equal Opportunity Employment Commission defines professional jobs as those that usually require a college degree.

You may include internship experience if it is related to your studies.

When you are ready to submit your application, you will be directed through a payment process. The non-refundable application fee may be paid via credit card or check. Please note that if you choose to pay by check, your application will not be reviewed until payment is received.

Application fees are $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants.

If your application meets the minimum requirements, an admissions specialist contact you to schedule an interview. The interview helps provide insights into your skills, motivation, and character.

Our Master of Healthcare Administration program is not currently STEM-certified. As a result, we are unable to offer extended Optional Practical Training (OPT) opportunities that international students may require for post-graduation work in the U.S.

International Applicants must complete additional admissions requirements.

Transcript Evaluation

A course-by-course transcript evaluation must be obtained from an NACES-approved organization selected by the university. The university will cover the cost of this evaluation after you submit your application and we have received your official English language proficiency score. This process normally takes one to two weeks, but during peak periods, this process may take up to 3-4 weeks. Submitting your program application at least four weeks before the final deadline will ensure that you remain eligible for your desired start term.

To facilitate a course-by-course evaluation, please include the following documents with your application:

1. Unofficial transcripts from all institutions you attended to obtain your bachelor’s degree.
2. A copy of your diploma.
3. We do not accept 3-year degrees. However, if you completed a 3-year bachelor’s degree followed by a 1-2 year post-baccalaureate degree, please also include an unofficial copy of your post-baccalaureate transcript and diploma.

Upon admission to the program, you will be required to submit official transcript(s) from the institution(s) where you earned your bachelor’s degree. If these transcripts are in a language other than English, official English translations must also be provided.

English Language Proficiency

International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency and the ability to contribute to classroom discussion and interact with faculty and peers. You can find more information about this requirement, as well as a list of countries where English proficiency may not be required here.

We accept the following English language proficiency exams with minimum scores.

• TOEFL (iBT or computer version only): 90
• IELTS (IELTS Academic only): 7.0
• Duolingo: 115

While you may meet the minimum score requirements, this does not guarantee admission into the program. If you score below the minimum, you must re-take the exam before the final deadline.

It takes approximately 2-4 weeks for Utah Admissions to receive and mark the official TOEFL and IELTS scores as having been received. It takes approximately 7 business days for Utah Admissions to receive and mark the official Duolingo scores as having been received. Please account for this timeline when scheduling exams and sending official score reports.

Make sure to send your electronic official English language scores the right way to avoid delays.

• TOEFL– You can either use the school code, 4853 or select the University of Utah to send your test score. Do not select the David Eccles School of Business.
• IELTS– During or after the exam, select the University of Utah to repost your score electronically.
• Duolingo– Log into your Duolingo account, select the “Send Results” button next to your test results and choose the University of Utah as the receiving institution.

I-20 Documentation for F-1 Visa

If you are admitted into the program, you are required to submit I-20 documentation by the appropriate I-20 deadline. The minimum financial amount that you must provide for the I-20 is not equivalent to the program’s tuition and fees. The program cost is lower than the I-20 cost. Without an F-1 Visa, you cannot start the program. Learn more here.

If you are on another visa, it’s in your best interest to consult with an immigration attorney and confirm you can enroll in a graduate program. Note you can only do OPT if you are on an F-1 visa. If you decide to switch to an F-1 visa, you will need to complete this step prior to starting the program.

The annual cost of living can fluctuate. Please refer to the University’s projected cost of living (located at the bottom of the page for estimated expenses related to graduate programs). Keep in mind that these estimates only cover two semesters, while your program may span a minimum of three semesters or more. It is essential to plan for additional expenses beyond the figures provided.

Note

We are committed to ensuring the accuracy and reliability of information used in the admissions process. All information provided by third-party vendors is subject to verification. For the most accurate and up-to-date details, we encourage you to verify any information directly with university representatives.

Ask Us Anything

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