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Introduction to the Master of Science in Health Administration Program

The Master of Science in Health Administration program at Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business is designed to meet the needs of students who desire a background in health administration and the opportunity to acquire specialized skills in areas of business or healthcare administration, including health information systems and data analytics.

Program Highlights

A Healthcare Industry Leader

• Georgia leads the nation with more than 225 health IT companies and approximately 30,000 jobs.
• Georgia, specifically Atlanta, is widely regarded as the health IT capital of the United States.
• The Atlanta metro area is home to 21 community health and hospital systems.
• The Georgia hospital market is projected to grow by 5.07% between 2024 and 2028.

2023 Graduate Outcomes

• 95% employment within 3 months of graduation

Program Details

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Video interview
• A GMAT or GRE score is not required.
• College transcripts
• Personal statement
• Resume – work experience preferred but not required
• Additional requirements apply for international applicants

Curriculum

Required Courses

• HA 8160 – Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System
• HA 8190 – Health Policy and Ethics
• HA 8250 – Health Economics and Financing
• HA 8450 – Legal Environment of Health Care
• HA 8555 – Introduction to Health Care Financial Management
• HA 8620 – Operations Management and Quality in Health Care
• HA 8990 – Strategic Management in Health Care

Electives

Select three from the following:

• HA 8440 – Executive Leadership in Health
• HA 8460 – Human Resources
• HA 8670 – Digital Health Strategy
• HA 8680 – Care Management and Delivery Systems
• HA 8700 – Health Services Research
• HA 8750 – Health Care Analytics
• HA 8810 – Experiential Learning
• AS 8370 – Health Insurance & Risk Management
• ENI 8250 – Entrepreneurship and Complex Global Problems
• IFI 8410 – Introduction to Programming and Predictive Analytics for Business
• MBA 8125 – Digital Innovation
• MGT 8730 – Project Management
• CIS 8000 – IT Project Management

Tuition

• Georgia residents: $42,128
• Non-Georgia residents: $50,337
• Out-of-country residents: $51,799
• Nonrefundable seat deposit: $250
• Tuition is subject to change.

Financial Aid

• Contact Graduate Student Financial Services for assistance with understanding the cost of the program, financial aid, and payment schedules.

Scholarships

• Robinson offers several scholarships through the Office of the Dean as well as the individual academic departments.
• Search Georgia State's database for additional scholarship opportunities.

Graduate Research Assistantships

• Available to offset program costs.

Loans

• Federal Direct Loans and online FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid
• Private Education Loans

Careers

Program graduates work for a variety of well-respected organizations including Children's Hospital of Atlanta, Emory Healthcare, Grady Health System, Kaiser Permanente, Northside Hospital, Piedmont Healthcare, and WellStar Atlanta Medical Center. Ninety-five percent of the 2023 graduates secured employment within 3 months of graduation.

Faculty

• Serdar Aydin, Clinical Assistant Professor, Institute of Health Administration
• Marie Cameron, Senior Lecturer; Board Certified Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives
• Robert Eaton, Clinical Assistant Professor; Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives
• Heather Martin, Clinical Assistant Professor, Institute of Health Administration
• Yasamine Salkar, Academic Professional and Associate Director of External Relations
• Shelia H. Palmer, Expert-in-Residence

Application Deadlines

Fall 2026

• Round 1: October 27, 2025, Decision Notification: December 19, 2025, Deposit Deadline: January 9, 2026
• Round 2: January 26, 2026, Decision Notification: March 20, 2026, Deposit Deadline: April 17, 2026
• Round 3: March 16, 2026, Decision Notification: May 8, 2026, Deposit Deadline: June 5, 2026
• Round 4: May 11, 2026, Decision Notification: June 12, 2026, Deposit Deadline: July 10, 2026
• Round 5: Rolling, Decision Notification: Rolling, Deposit Deadline: July 31, 2026

International applicants who need a student visa are encouraged to apply as early as possible and must apply by the Round 3 deadline.