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Health Administration

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Tuition USD 770 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 580 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree Master
Delivery On-campus
Location Allendale, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Health Administration at Grand Valley State University is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Health Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 770 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 580 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  5. Location: Allendale, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Health Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. NUR 646 - Theories of Health Systems Leadership Part I Credits: 3
  2. PA 635 - Hospital Organization and Management Credits: 3
  3. PA 637 - Ambulatory Care Organization and Management Credits: 3
  4. PA 638 - Long-Term Care Organization and Management Credits: 3
  5. PA 640 - Marketing Health and Human Services Credits: 3
  6. PA 616 - Public Policy Analysis Credits: 3
  7. PA 644 - GIS in the Public Service Credits: 3
  8. SW 610 - Social Welfare Policy and Services I Credits: 3
  9. SW 676 - Community and Social Planning Credits: 3
  10. AHS 625 - Health Professions Leadership Credits: 3
  11. PA 619 - Public Management Seminar Credits: 3
  12. PA 690 - Public Administration Internship I Credits: 3

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

A complete application to the MHA program requires:
  1. A completed graduate application.
  2. A $30 non-refundable application fee unless the applicant has previously applied to Grand Valley State University and has paid this fee.
  3. An official transcript from each undergraduate and graduate institution.
  4. Three reference from informed sources.
  5. An essay on career and educational objectives (250 to 750 words).
  6. A resume
  7. Submission of test scores from the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), or IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) for applicants whose native language is not English.
Applications will not be reviewed until they are complete. The admissions committee may request additional information or a personal interview if it deems them appropriate and necessary.The admissions committee is looking for the evidence that an applicant will be successful if admitted into the MHA program. This evidence can take several forms. Furthermore, the admissions committee considers each applicant as a whole student. No decision is based solely on any single factor. A strong applicant for the MHA program will have the following:
  • A minimum 3.0 grade point average from an accredited college or university. (This GPA will include all courses, including those classes that may have been repeated or transferred.)
  • Three positive recommendation from well-informed sources such as current and/or former professors or supervisors.
  • A demonstrated commitment to the healthcare field. Ideally this would be three or more years of professional work experience since receiving a baccalaureate degree. Lesser professional, volunteer, and intern experiences with health organizations will be considered positively for pre-career applicants.
An applicant concerned about falling short on the above criteria may want to consider these recommendations for securing favorable evidence of their ability to do graduate level work in the MHA program.
  • Submitting a GRE score is recommended for applicants who have neither a 3.0 undergraduate GPA nor three years of professional experience.
  • Successfully completing graduate-level course work as a nondegree-seeking student. However, 12 credits taken as a nondegree seeking student is the limit that can be applied to the MPA program upon admission.
In some cases, an applicant that is seen as strong except for a specific area of deficiency may be offered admission on a condition that they take a course to rectify that deficiency before proceeding with the MHA course work.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 770 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 580 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 770 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 580 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Grand Valley State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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