Admissions
General Admissions Information
The Program accepts applications from candidates with a baccalaureate degree from an accredited University (or will have completed such a degree prior to Autumn Quarter of the year for which application is made).
Applicants must meet the University of Washington Graduate School's admission criteria. Candidates with a GPA below 3.0 for their last two years of graded credits (90 quarter credits or 60 semester credits) are considered for admission only if they show outstanding abilities and/or potential in other areas.
Admissions Philosophy
The admission philosophy of the UW MHA Programs is directly aligned with our Vision of preparing innovative and effective health care system managers with well integrated transformational leadership skills and competencies. Graduates will be able to envision possibilities and execute change, and will be committed to achieving organizational excellence and accountability within dynamic community health systems and market environments. They will also be committed to serve as community and industry leaders.
The UW MHA Programs seek to recruit and retain highly qualified, committed students with the potential to excel in the ways outlined above. We seek evidence in each application of an individual's academic background, intellectual capacity and overall life and work experience, particularly related to leadership and professional development. Academically, the MHA Programs demand intellectual rigor while demonstrating organizational leadership, an orientation toward action and an ability to integrate paradigm, theory and evidence. We strive to provide an effective integration of cognitive, affective, and experiential learning within an overall context of systemic and transformational leadership.
- Application Instructions and Forms
- Prerequisite Coursework
- Computer Proficiency Requirements and UW Computing Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Message to Applicants from Diverse Groups
- Computer Proficiency Requirements and UW Computing Resources
MHA Admissions
For the traditional MHA Program, there is no requirement for a specific undergraduate major field of study. Applications are accepted from candidates representing a diverse range of undergraduate training, including liberal arts and various clinical fields. There are no specific prerequisite course requirements, but if admitted, you will be required to complete designated online tutorials through Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) in quantitative methods (statistics) and financial accounting. If you have any questions about these requirements, please contact us.
EMHA Admissions
For the Executive MHA Program, applicants have professional experience in the field of health care and are committed to improving their skill in or entering management and leadership roles. Typical cohorts include students who are employed in a broad range of health service positions, including but not limited to Program/Project Manager, Medical Director, Practicing Physician or Nurse, Consultant, Quality Improvement Director, Assistant Administrator, Clinic Chief, Nurse Manager and Supply Chain Representative. Although 200-level introductory coursework in accounting, statistics and microeconomics is not a prerequisite, taking this coursework is recommended if your practical or previous educational experience does not equal a fundamental level of knowledge and skill.
CPMM Admissions
In addition to a bachelor's degree, applicants must have an MD, RN or other professional degree (DO, PharmD, DDS, PT, etc.) in a clinical/medical field, and have some experience in management. Health care administrators/managers who are not clinicians may also be considered for admission.