Executive Master of Health Administration Online (EMHA)
Online EMHA Admissions
Important Dates:
Fall 2025
- Final Deadline: July 15, 2025
Important Dates:
Fall 2025
- Final Deadline: July 15, 2025
Upcoming Deadlines
| Term | Summer ’25 | Fall ’25 | Spring ’26 |
| Application Deadline | 3/15 | 7/15 | 11/01 |
| Term Start | 5/07 | 09/03 | 01/08 |
Applying to the EMHA Online Program
The principal admission criterion is potential for continued distinguished academic and professional achievement.
- Applicants should have a minimum of three years of experience (five or more highly recommended) working in health administrative roles involving growing responsibilities and involvement with the health care business, such as responsibility for insurance contracts, quality metric reporting, coordinating care management, health IT, supply chain management, and/or patient relations.
- Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in undergraduate course work is required. Allowances may be made when justified by exceptional work experience and letters of recommendation.
- Interested applicants should pre-qualify their application before beginning the official USC Graduate Admissions process. Applicants for the Executive Master of Health Administration apply directly to the program.
In assessing an application, the admission committee evaluates:
- Past performance as evidenced by work experience, community service and prior academic accomplishments
- Commitment to educational and career goals, as demonstrated particularly in the written statement
- Ability to contribute to a collaborative learning environment
Specifically, EMHA admission criteria is based on:
- A minimum of three years of experience (five years highly recommended) with progressively greater levels of responsibility in health care.
- Demonstrated managerial experience including supervisory and budgetary responsibilities
- Strong recommendation letters from professional references
- Strong personal statement of purpose
NOTE: Qualified applicants are not required to take either the GRE or the GMAT to be considered for admission to the Executive MHA.
Interested applicants may be requested to schedule and complete an interview as part of the application process. The interview is particularly helpful to explore the applicant’s professional background and alignment of professional goals with the Executive MHA program.
Tuition & Aid
When making admission decisions, USC does not consider a student’s ability to pay or interest in financial aid.
Tuition & Fees
Per Unit Cost: $2,467
Per Term: $14,802 (6 units)
Total Tuition Cost: $88,812 (36 units)
Application Fee: $90
Books/Supplies: Approx. $750-1,500
Residency: $1,950*
*$975 charged with tuition for HMGT-520 course, $975 charged with tuition for HMGT-570 course
Other Fees: $1,000 – $2,000 depending on cost of airfare and lodging for residency
Financial Aid
The ability to pay for your education is always an important consideration. Many organizations offer tuition assistance to employees and, in some cases, cover 100 percent of tuition costs. Programs and policies vary among employers. Consult your human resources office to learn more about tuition assistance at your organization.
Many options are available to fund your graduate education. The USC Financial Aid Office administers federal and private programs to assist you.
For more information on applying for Financial Aid, please visit USC Financial Aid.
Military Service Member Support and Yellow Ribbon Benefits
The USC Price Executive MHA online program is proud to welcome active duty, military dependents and veterans. We offer a number of dedicated resources available for military applicants and students. Active-duty military, veterans, spouses and dependents can request an application fee waiver from the graduate school and the USC Veterans Certification Office can assist with using your military tuition benefits.
We also partner with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide Yellow Ribbon benefits up to $5,000 for each award to qualified students. The Yellow Ribbon Program provides additional funding for veterans who wish to attend private institutions which can be used to meet any or all of unmet tuition/fee needs, but cannot exceed the total cost of tuition and fees. To qualify to receive Yellow Ribbon benefits, students must be eligible for the maximum benefit rate (100%) under the Post-9/11 GI Bill (based on service requirements).
To receive the Yellow Ribbon Program benefits students must be admitted to the University and registered for classes. Once enrolled, submit the following packet to USC’s School Certifying Official:
- Recent Certificate of Eligibility
- Completed Application for Semester Entitlement (ASE) Form
- Copy of a valid photo identification
Take your certificate of eligibility to the Veterans Certification Office and ask them to certify your enrollment to the VA, including Yellow Ribbon. Per federal regulations, eligible recipients will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
Note: The college or university must certify your enrollment to the VA; you may not do so yourself.
Application Fee Waiver
Application fee waivers are available for the Executive Master of Health Administration online program. To receive a fee waiver, applicants must schedule a meeting with Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions, Robert Acosta . Due to processing times, you must meet this requirement at least one week before the final deadline for the term you are applying.
Take the Next Step
Questions?
For questions regarding the program or application process, schedule an appointment with Robert Acosta.
Attend an Info Session
Register below to join EMHA faculty, students, and alumni for live information sessions to learn more about the application process, financial services, and program curriculum.
Students who attend a webinar will have the option to request an application fee waiver at the end of the presentation.
Upcoming Sessions
- May 20, 2025 Register
Ready to join an elite program?
Whether you want to transition to the C-suite or lead your medical department, an Executive Master of Health Administration from USC Price can help you get there.
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