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Applications are accepted throughout the year, with new students admitted following our deadlines each fall and spring semester. Individuals may also enroll in select courses as a non-degree seeking student prior to being fully admitted to the program. You must have a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or plan to complete the requirements for a degree prior to enrollment.
The M.H.A. program at Des Moines University is designed for individuals who are early to mid-level in their careers. The flexibility of the course schedule is ideal for professionals to balance their coursework and career. Through the evaluation of required admission materials, our admission process evenly weighs the following criteria:
- Academic ability: GPA history
- Professional experience: resume, letters of recommendation
- Communication skills: admission essays
- Professional promise: admission essays, letters of recommendation
Applicants are expected to have strong writing and composition skills, as well as the basic technical computer skills to perform graduate level coursework.
Required M.H.A. application documents
See how to apply for a complete list of requirements:
- Completed online application and $60 application fee
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Two Admission Essays
- One Letter of Recommendation
- Resume
Applications will also be accepted through HAMPCAS, the new centralized application service for programs in health care management.
You may contact the Admission office at DMU directly at mhaadmit@dmu.edu for questions regarding the process.
Application timeline
New students are admitted twice each year to coincide with prerequisite course offerings. Please review the calendar below for upcoming application deadlines and term start dates and contact us with any questions.
| Term | Application deadline | Registration Deadline | Term Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | May 1, 2013 | August, 2013 | September 9, 2013 |
Learn more about the M.H.A. curriculum.
Non-U.S. citizens
To be eligible for admission, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Applicants who are legal permanent residents of the U.S. will be required to provide a copy of their permanent resident card (“green card”) prior to admission.
Permanent residency status “pending,” is not eligible for admission.
If you are an international student, please refer to our international student information pages.
Accommodations in Education Policy
The University complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Iowa Civil Rights Act and other laws relating to the Accommodations of disabilities in its educational programming.
View the Accommodations in Education Policy
Technology and computer use
Technology is incorporated throughout the program to support your education. It is essential that students possess the computer skills necessary for success in the program as detailed in the technology requirements.