Below, you’ll find all the details for Saint Mary’s master’s in healthcare administration requirements. Once you review the admission steps, you’ll be ready to pursue the next chapter in your future.

Saint Mary’s online Master of Arts in Healthcare Administration program requires the following:

• An undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution
• A minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale (If your overall GPA is below 2.75, you may receive provisional status in the program at the discretion of the program director.)
• The language proficiency to succeed in graduate-level classes

No prerequisite coursework is required for the online M.A. in Healthcare Administration.

GMAT and GRE scores are not required for application.

You can transfer a maximum of six credits you’ve earned before admittance to Saint Mary’s.

Transfer credits are subject to graduate school and program criteria, as well as the recommendation of the program director.

Work experience is not accepted as credit for this program.

Students with transcripts from universities outside the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada (except for the Quebec Province) must take and pass English proficiency testing.

Saint Mary’s accepts the:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 72
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.0
• Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) with a minimum score of 74%
• International Test of English Proficiency (ITEP) with a minimum score of 4.0 or Pearson Test of English with a score of 51
• Duolingo with a minimum score of 100

Whether you apply through our online application, via hard copy, or in-person with a Saint Mary’s admissions counselor, your application must include the following items:

• $25 non-refundable application fee: Note that Saint Mary’s alumni, students seeking readmission, veterans, and active military personnel are exempt from this application fee
• Official transcripts: An official transcript issued to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota from the institution posting the applicant’s completed degree and other relevant transcripts documenting program prerequisites and potential transfer credits must be sent separately and directly from your institution. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota accepts official transcripts electronically from previously attended institutions. Transcripts should be sent to: oladmissions@smumn.edu or mailed to
  Transcript Processing Center
  Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
  851 Trafalgar Court, Suite 420
  Maitland, FL 32751
• An up-to-date résumé: Include both your educational and professional experience
• Two letters of reference or recommendation: Two letters of recommendation that verify professional and/or volunteer experience and academic ability
• A written statement: Describe your personal background, training, career goals, and experience. Tell us why you’re seeking admission to the M.A. in Healthcare Administration, what your personal and professional strengths are, and any other personal information you wish to share

Upcoming application deadlines for Saint Mary’s online M.A. in Healthcare Administration:

• Spring: December 18, 2023
• Fall: August 20, 2024

Upcoming start dates for Saint Mary’s online M.A. in Healthcare Administration:

• Spring: January 8, 2024
• Fall: September 3, 2024

You can expect to be notified about your acceptance approximately two weeks following your application submission date.