We favor the following criteria in admissions decisions:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. A GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is necessary to be competitive. Previous graduate work should reflect a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• A competitive score on the GRE or the GMAT is required for residential MHA applicants. For Executive MHA students, if the applicant does not have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher from their undergraduate school, a GRE or GMAT is required. A GRE score of 1000 (verbal + quantitative), and 4 or higher on the analytical section; or GMAT score of 500 suggests a student’s ability to be successful in the program.
• Three reference forms from individuals who can comment on the applicant’s professional background, academic capabilities, and motivation. (Applicants provide the email address of 3 individuals on the application and the recommendation form is electronically sent to be completed.)
• Undergraduate courses (one each) in statistics and in microeconomics should be completed prior to entering the program. (Undergraduate Accounting is suggested but not required.)
• Students should have working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• For MHA Executive Track candidates, one or more years of health care experience is required. A resume should be submitted.

Checklist for All MHA Applicants:

1. Confirm prerequisites. For a list of commonly accepted prerequisites, please click here.
2. Complete university application. Supplemental essay to be written on application and email addresses of 3 references.
3. GRE or GMAT scores for all Residential students and for Executive students who may not have a 3.0 or higher on undergraduate work.
4. Application fee
5. Official transcripts of all college work

NOTE: All above information must be received before an admission decision can be made. It is the applicant's responsibility to review the progress of his/her application by viewing: http://www.musc.edu/es/application/progress.html

Application available
July 1st

EMHA Application deadlines
February 1st, 2013 with an extended deadline of April 15th, 2013 for Summer 2013 starting semester

RMHA Application Deadlines
March 1st, 2013 for Fall 2013 starting semester

Interview Dates
RMHA- January through April
EMHA- Interviews are not required

Acceptances offered
RMHA- February through April
EMHA- Acceptances offers are made once an application is complete.