Students should have working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

In addition, candidates should possess the following:

• Significant experience in a management or policy position in the healthcare field.
• A post-baccalaureate professional degree or master's degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Public Administration, or in an equivalent relevant discipline.
• A current organizational chart with applicant's position highlighted and a current position description.
• Three professional references who can address prior and potential academic and professional performance.
• A 1,000-word career goal statement and a current resume.
• Official transcripts from all baccalaureate and graduate degrees.

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency (either through graduate coursework or professional experience) in health finance, statistics, organizational behavior, health economics, and epidemiology. Applicants without substantial background courses/knowledge will be required to make up deficiencies.

After initial screening, final candidates may be interviewed by the admissions committee.

International Applicants:  Due to the distance education nature of this program, MUSC is unable to issue I-20 forms to allow students to obtain F-1 student visas.  Only US citizens, permanent residents, and those holding other valid US visas will be accepted.