Below you will find a checklist and guidelines for the required Master of Health Care Administration application documents. Applications are accepted throughout the year. There is no deadline for applications. New students can begin at the start of each term.

Individuals interested in applying for admission are encouraged to do so as soon as possible, as the application process can take four to six weeks or longer if the students' degrees were earned outside the United StatesIndividuals interested in applying for admission are encouraged to do so 3-6 months before the term they would like to begin. Applications received after this time are accepted and welcome although there may be less time to receive an admission decision, register for courses or process financial aid before the start of the desired term of enrollment. Submitting all required documents one month prior to the start of the desired term of enrollment is highly recommended. International graduates will want to allow more time for the application process especially if the international transcripts will need to be evaluated.

If you have application questions, please contact (515) 271-1364 or 800-240-2767, ext. 1364, or by e-mail at mhaadmit@dmu.edu.

Application Process Checklist for U.S. Graduates

1. Application
2. Application Fee
3. Work History/Current Resume
4. Personal Statement:

One page, single or double spaced. May include topics regarding:

• Your desire for graduate level education
• Why you would like to attend Des Moines University
• Why you would be a strong candidate for the MHA program
• Your future career goals
• Any other relevant information that will assist the admission committee in getting to know you
5. One Letter of Recommendation (On Official Letterhead, sent by letter writer)

May include topics regarding:

• The length and details regarding the acquaintance
• Qualities you possess that would make you a good candidate for the MHA program
• Qualities you possess that would make you a good candidate for a career in health care administration
• Additional relevant information
6. Official Transcripts from ALL colleges and Universities attended
7. Health Care Administration Skill Self-Assessment form

Application Process Checklist for International Graduates

1. Application
2. Application Fee
3. Work History/Current Resume
4. Personal Statement:

One page, single or double spaced. May include topics regarding:

• Your desire for graduate level education
• Why you would like to attend Des Moines University
• Why you would be a strong candidate for the MHA program
• Your future career goals
• Any other relevant information that will assist the admission committee in getting to know you
5. >One Letter of Recommendation (On Official Letterhead)

May include topics regarding:

• The length and details regarding the acquaintance
• Qualities you possess that would make you a good candidate for the MHA program
• Qualities you possess that would make you a good candidate for a career in health care administration
• Additional relevant information
6. World Education Service course-by-course evaluation of transcripts http://wes.org
7. TOEFL Score http://toefl.org

Applicants need to score a minimum of:

• Paper Exam = 600
• Computer Exam = 250
• Internet Exam = 100
8. International Student Information form (SAIS)
9. Health Care Administration Skill Self-Assessment form

Additional information for International students can be found at International Admission F.A.Q.