Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) (2024)

To be considered for admission, all items outlined below must be submitted by the specified deadline of the year you wish to begin the program. Once your initial application has been accepted for review, additional information may be requested as needed.

Both domestic and international applicants must submit the following materials:

• Preferred undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Two completed recommendation forms (from instructor or employer; family members not accepted).
  • Recommendations for MHSA/MBA Dual Degree applicants should also address the applicant's quantitative analytical skills.
• Current résumé or curriculum vitae.
• A statement of intent essay between 500-750 words.
• Official transcripts from an undergraduate institution or anywhere a student has taken collegiate-level courses.
• Qualified applicants are offered interviews with admissions committee members.

Xavier does not require the GMAT/GRE for admission to our MHSA program.

While not required, previous academic experience with the following courses is recommended:

• Accounting course
• Computer literacy course with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Economics course
• Statistics course

In most cases, international applicants are not able to be accepted into the MHSA program. This is due to WORK REQUIREMENTS that are part of the third-year residency. International applicants who will not be able to obtain a work visa while in the program should not apply.

In addition to the core application materials, international students must also submit the following supplemental materials:

• Official TOEFL scores (internet-based score requirements: 80 total, minimum of 20 in each section).
• Official course by course WES evaluation (or other NACES member).
• If applicable: Change of School Report.

For students requesting support from Xavier University for an F-1 student visa, students must submit the following documents:

• A copy of the information page of your passport.
• Sponsor Financial Statement Form - An original bank statement showing available funds of at least $34,155.00.
• Tuition and Fees (required for the Form I-20) - Scanned/emailed, faxed or photocopied documents sent in the mail will not be accepted.

If you are currently enrolled as a student in F-1 status at an institution of higher education in the United States, please submit the SEVIS Record Transfer Form.

If you are currently in the United States in a different visa category and would like to change to F-1 status, please contact the Center for International Education for more information.

International applicants who have yet to submit a complete application (see above for required documents) by the deadline will not be granted an I-20.

Please visit Xavier's for more detailed information about applying as an international graduate student.

The admissions committee reviews all MHSA applicants by the following criteria:

• Academic Potential ("knowledgeable and highly skilled" from the Mission statement).
  • Preferred undergraduate GPA of 3.0 minimum verified by transcripts.
  • Writing ability as shown in the "Statement of Intent" essay.
• Leadership Potential ("values-oriented future leaders" from the Mission statement).
  • Truthful answers to all application questions, including disciplinary and criminal history.
  • Supportive written references from at least two sources (employer and/or faculty member).
  • Examples of leadership service are reflected on the résumé.
• Commitment-to-the-Profession Potential ("future leaders who will contribute to the health of society by continuously improving the management of health-related organizations" from the Mission statement).
  • Reflective and complete content in the "Statement of Intent" essay.
  • Honest and authentic exchange during the personal interviews with Admissions Committee members, especially with respect to the candidate articulating why they want to earn an MHSA degree.

First Semester

• HESA 511 - Managerial Concepts in Healthcare Organizations............ 3cr.
• HESA 521 - Quantitative Methods for Healthcare Administration............ 3cr.
• HESA 551 - Fundamentals of Healthcare Finance............ 3cr.
• HESA 561 - Clinical Medicine for Healthcare Administration............ 3cr.
• HESA 572 - Healthcare Systems............ 3cr.
• HESA 601 - Professional Development I............ 1cr.

Second Semester

• HESA 519 - Strategic Management & Marketing in Healthcare Organizations............ 3cr.
• HESA 523 - Quality and Process Improvement............ 3cr.
• HESA 555 - Applications in Healthcare Finance............ 3cr.
• HESA 567 - Applied Epidemiology............ 3cr.
• HESA 575 - Economics for Healthcare Administration............ 3cr.
• HESA 602 - Professional Development II............ 1cr.

First Semester

• HESA 534 - Health Analytics and Decision Support............ 3cr.
• HESA 559 - Healthcare Project Administration............ 3cr.
• HESA 579 - Healthcare Policy............ 3cr.
• HESA 581 - Healthcare Legal Aspects............ 3cr.
• HESA 603 - Professional Development III............ 1cr.

Second Semester

• HESA 516 - Human Resources Management in Healthcare............ 3cr.
• HESA 552 - Revenue Cycle Management & Health Insurance............ 3cr.
• HESA 583 - Ethical Issues in Healthcare............ 3cr.
• HESA 599 - MHSA Integrative Capstone Project............ 2cr.
• HESA 604 - Professional Development IV............ 1cr.

Third Semester

• HESA 720 - Residency I............ 3cr.

First Semester

• HESA 730 - Residency II............ 3cr.

Second Semester

• HESA 750 - Residency III............ 3cr.