Apply to GW’s Online Master of Health Administration

MHA@GW is the online Master of Health Administration (MHA) program from the Milken Institute School of Public Health at
the George Washington University—ranked No. 12 on U.S. News & World Report’s list of the nation’s best health care
management programs.1

MHA@GW prepares aspiring health care professionals the opportunity to develop the skills needed to improve health care delivery, assume leadership positions in a range of health-related environments and oversee influential change in communities around the world.

Program Highlights

  • Graduate in as little as two years—choose to complete the program on a full-time or part-time basis.
  • Two immersion experiences at prominent health organizations in D.C. and around the world.
  • Learn from the faculty teaching at GW’s campus located in D.C.
  • Earn your degree from home while maintaining your current career.

Graduate from a top-ranked MHA program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).

Admissions Requirements

Applicants should have a strong academic background and hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution to be admitted into the program. Applicants must also have at least two years of full-time health sector experience or three years of full-time experience in any industry.

GRE/GMAT scores are not required for admission.

All students must be currently employed in the health sector field, and those students with less than two years of experience must pass an online examination prior to enrollment.

To apply to MHA@GW, you must submit:

  • Online application
  • Resume or CV
  • Statement of purpose
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Application fee
  • Brief interview

International applicants must submit TOEFL scores if their native language is not English.

Application Deadlines

MHA@GW offers four program start dates each year in January, April, June, and September. Our Admissions Counselors are available to assist you with your application and answer any questions you may have.

PROGRAM STARTEARLY PRIORITY DEADLINEPRIORITY DEADLINEAPPLICATION DEADLINE
July 2024
March 14, 2024
April 4, 2024
May 2, 2024

Applicants who submit their application by the priority deadline will receive admissions decisions first, have priority when registering for classes and may be eligible to have the $75 application fee waived. Contact an Admissions Counselor at 855-642-2849 or e-mail us before submitting your application for more information regarding the application fee waiver.

Elevate your career by earning your MHA online from GW. Begin your application now or request information to learn more.

1 U.S. World News & Report, Best Health Care Management Programs, Ranked in 2019