Doctor of Health Administration (DHA)
Admissions and Tuition Information

The Online Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) degree provides an advanced academic foundation in the business components needed to advance the administration of hospitals, health systems, and other health agencies and organizations whose mission is to deliver quality healthcare in a diverse setting and equitable manner to all who seek care and medical services.

Program at a Glance

  • Credits to Graduate: 55-credit hours
  • Months Program: 36 months
  • GMAT/GRE (not required)
  • Tuition: $1000 per credit hour

Admissions and Tuition Information

Minimum Requirements

  1. Applicants must hold a master鈥檚 degree from an accredited undergraduate institution.
  2. An introductory course in research and/or statistics, highly recommended.
  3. A minimum of one year of healthcare experience.
  4. Two (2) recommendation forms, submitted with online application.
  5. Completed online application.

To apply, students must complete an online application that includes uploading:

  • Resume or curriculum vitae.
  • Two (2) recommendation forms, submitted with online application.
  • Official transcripts, emailed to msmonline@msm.edu. Please submit transcripts after application is submitted for proper retrieval.
  • If you have collegiate coursework outside of the United States, upload an unofficial copy of the course-by-course evaluation. Please do not upload unofficial copies of transcripts outside of the United States without the evaluation.
  • An application fee of $50.

Application Deadline

  • Fall 2024
  • Applications open: January 2, 2024
  • Early Decision application deadline: April 5, 2024
  • Applications close: July 5, 2024

Cost of Attendance

Doctor of Health Administration - 55 Hour program
Tuition and Fees*:

Per Credit Hour $1000
Fees $150
Graduation $150
Application $50

This does not include books and or lab fees (when necessary)
* Tuition and fees subject to change.

Financial Aid

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Curriculum

CLICK HERE for more information about the DHA Curriculum