About this Program
³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ's Master of Healthcare Administration is offered through the Joint School of Public Health, the joint school of ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ and Eastern Virginia Medical School. The program is CAHME-accredited, the gold-standard accreditor for graduate healthcare management programs, and prepares students to lead in hospitals, health systems, public health agencies, and healthcare consulting firms.
The curriculum covers all CAHME core competencies: healthcare policy, finance, operations, leadership, organizational behavior, and quantitative analysis. Students apply what they learn through case studies, simulations, team projects, and field-based experiences with regional health system partners.
The program is available online and on-campus, with hybrid scheduling that accommodates working professionals. No GRE or GMAT required.
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Program Highlights
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The ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ MHA is CAHME-accredited. This is the gold-standard accreditor for graduate healthcare management programs.
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Offered through the Joint School of Public Health, the joint school of ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ and Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS). Faculty connections to a major medical school create research opportunities, clinical placement options, and a stronger curriculum on the practical realities of running a hospital or health system.
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Curriculum focuses on healthcare policy, finance, operations, leadership, organizational behavior, and quantitative analysis.
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Our location offers direct connections to regional health systems, including Sentara, Bon Secours, and the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.
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No GRE or GMAT required for admission.
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Requirements
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Applications open Aug. 26 for consideration for admission to the Fall 2025 term, and applications are reviewed until the class is filled.
Priority consideration will be given to applications received by March 1. International applicants who will require an F-1 Student Visa to study in the United States must submit their application by April 15.
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For applications received by March 1 the following review process will be used:
- Applications reviewed and offers for applicant interviews by March 8
- Applicant interviews scheduled by March 19
- Interviews conducted by April 9
- Admission offers made by April 16
- Admission offers accepted by applicants by April 30
- Decision to close admissions or continue reviewing applications by April 30
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- No GRE or GMAT required.
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- Completion of all undergraduate degree requirements from an accredited institution prior to matriculating in the Health Administration (M.H.A.) program, with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- In the case where an applicant’s cumulative GPA is below the minimum 3.0, reviewers may consider a replacement GPA computed from the most recent 40 semester credit hours of U.S. or Canadian coursework.
- Completion of all undergraduate degree requirements from an accredited institution prior to matriculating in the Health Administration (M.H.A.) program, with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
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- International applicants, whose native language is not English, must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Minimum scores: Paper-based test 550, Computer-based test 213, iBT exam 80 OR International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum scores: Total 6.5, Subscores: 6.
- TOEFL School Code is B589
- International applicants, whose native language is not English, must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Minimum scores: Paper-based test 550, Computer-based test 213, iBT exam 80 OR International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum scores: Total 6.5, Subscores: 6.
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- Three (3) letters of reference from academic or workplace affiliations that reflect on an applicant’s behavior, character, and leadership ability.
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- Personal essay describing how the Health Administration (M.H.A.) degree will enhance your professional goals.
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- Current CV/resume documenting professional experience, educational achievements, and volunteer experience.
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- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. Ensure the degree conferral date is listed on the awarding institution’s transcript.
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- Transcripts must be sent to HAMPCAS only. HAMPCAS only accepts electronic transcripts from Parchment and National Student Clearinghouse. If your school does not offer either of these services, your transcript must be sent via mail. Please use the information below to send your transcripts.
- Transcripts must be sent to HAMPCAS only. HAMPCAS only accepts electronic transcripts from Parchment and National Student Clearinghouse. If your school does not offer either of these services, your transcript must be sent via mail. Please use the information below to send your transcripts.
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- Sending transcripts to HAMPCAS by mail. Download a transcript request form after you enter each institution in HAMPCAS and send the transcript request form to the institution registrar to send transcript by mail to the address below:
- HAMPCAS Transcript Processing Center
O. Box 9122 Watertown, MA 02471
- HAMPCAS Transcript Processing Center
- Sending transcripts to HAMPCAS by mail. Download a transcript request form after you enter each institution in HAMPCAS and send the transcript request form to the institution registrar to send transcript by mail to the address below:
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- Interview: Screened applicants will meet with the Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) program admissions committee to assess interpersonal and communication skills, maturity, and an understanding and commitment to Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) career paths. Applicants may have the opportunity to take a campus tour on the day of the interview.
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- International students must abide by all U.S. Immigration laws throughout their enrollment in the Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) program. This includes, but is not limited to, qualifying and obtaining a proper visa prior to attendance. For further information, please contact Human Resources at 757-446-6043.
For Admission to the Master of Healthcare Administration Program
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In cases where a non-U.S. grading system has been used, verification must be provided by one of the following services:
- World Education Services
- Educational Credential Evaluators
If the academic institution that you attended does not issue documents in English, the credentialing agency will require that you submit a word-for-word translation of your transcripts. You can contact to submit your transcripts for translation and instruct them to send the translated transcript to the credentialing agency you choose.
HAMPCAS will ONLY accept the evaluation report from the credentialing agency. Do not send your foreign transcript to HAMPCAS.
All foreign transcript evaluations from the credentialing agency must be sent directly to HAMPCAS at either of the following addresses:
- HAMPCAS Transcript Processing Center PO Box 9122
Watertown, MA 02471 - HAMPCAS Transcript Processing Center 311 Arsenal Street STE 5600
Watertown, MA 02472
Transfer
At ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...
CAHME Accreditation: Why It Matters
CAHME accreditation (the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education) matters for three practical reasons:
- Employer recognition. Major hospital systems and health management consulting firms preferentially hire from CAHME-accredited programs.
- Professional credentialing. The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Fellow designation, the senior credential in healthcare administration, streamlines for graduates of CAHME-accredited programs.
- Network access. CAHME-accredited programs maintain alumni networks and mentor relationships that extend across the field.
Cost of Attendance
Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ tuition and fees page.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The MHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), the gold-standard accreditor for graduate healthcare management programs in the United States. ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Yes. ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ offers the MHA in two formats: online and on-campus. Both lead to the same degree, both are CAHME-accredited, and both are taught by the same faculty.
No. ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ's MHA does not require the GRE or GMAT.
Tuition costs vary by program and are subject to change. Visit the Current Tuition Rates page for the most up-to-date tuition information.
The Joint School of Public Health is a collaborative partnership between ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ and Norfolk State University. The MHA is offered through the Joint School and benefits from faculty connections to a major medical school, including research opportunities, clinical placement options, and curriculum on the operational realities of running a hospital or health system.
The MHA accepts applicants from a range of academic and professional backgrounds. Students entering without prior healthcare work experience complete HADM 612 (Administrative Introduction), a supervised work experience in an approved healthcare organization that provides foundational exposure to the field.
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