• Join an upcoming information session or watch a recording of a past session.
• Review the application process and eligibility requirements.
• Explore the MHA curriculum.
• Request more information about the MHA. 
• Inquire about a campus visit.

No. The Master of Health Administration (MHA) is not STEM-designated.

The Brooks School offers two Master of Health Administration programs designed for different stages of your career.

Residential MHA: A full-time, residential program in Ithaca designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals.

Executive MHA: A part-time, hybrid program designed for experienced health care professionals who want to continue working while earning their degree.

Learn more about each program:

Residential MHA

Executive MHA

The MHA is a two-year, full-time degree program. Students begin classes each August and graduate in May of their second year.

The Sloan MHA is designed for high-potential students who want to build careers leading health care organizations and health care businesses in order to improve the health care system.

Successful applicants come from a wide range of academic backgrounds and are united by strong academic preparation, leadership potential, and a commitment to improving health care delivery and population health.

Ideal candidates include:

• Recent college graduates and early-career professionals
• Students interested in health care management, consulting, health technology and innovation, life sciences, hospitals and health systems, insurance, or public health management
• Individuals with backgrounds in business, economics, biology, engineering, public policy, psychology, public health, or other disciplines
• Applicants who are excited by data-informed decision-making and solving complex organizational challenges
• Future leaders who want to make a meaningful impact across the health care sector

We examine each applicant with a holistic approach. Therefore, we welcome applications from individuals with bachelor’s degrees from a variety of backgrounds. Full-time work experience and health care experience (whether full-time, volunteer, part-time, or internships) are preferred but not required. The GRE examination is also not required, but we do look for academic readiness for rigorous and quantitative graduate education coursework.

If you have five or more years of relevant professional experience and want to continue working while earning your degree, the Executive MHA may be the best fit.

If you are a recent graduate or early-career professional seeking a full-time, residential graduate experience, we encourage you to explore the Residential MHA.

Learn more about each program:

Residential MHA

Executive MHA

Cornell undergraduates may be eligible to complete an accelerated BS/MHA program, allowing them to begin MHA coursework during their senior year.

Learn more about the BS/MHA program here.

If you are interested in the BS/MHA program, please set up a meeting with the Brooks School’s Student Services and Graduate Admissions team at BrooksGradAdmissions@cornell.edu to discuss your specific undergraduate circumstances and potential for the 5-year pathway.

The Sloan MHA prepares students to become future leaders across the health care sector. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, applied learning, industry engagement, and leadership development, students build the business, analytical, and management skills needed to succeed across a wide range of health care organizations and roles.

Just as importantly, the program prepares graduates for long-term career growth. As health care continues to evolve, the MHA equips students with the adaptable skills to navigate change, pursue new opportunities, and lead throughout their careers.

The Sloan MHA is designed to prepare students for careers across a wide range of health care organizations, industries, and leadership roles. Graduates pursue careers in hospitals and health systems, consulting, health insurance, life sciences, biopharmaceuticals, health technology and innovation, government, and nonprofit organizations.

Rather than preparing students for a single and narrow career path, the Sloan MHA develops the business, analytical, and leadership knowledge and skills needed to succeed across the health care sector and throughout their careers.

The Sloan MHA has a long history of preparing graduates for successful leadership careers across the health care sector.

Visit our Program Metrics and Outcomes page to learn more about graduation rates, internship placement, employment outcomes, and the organizations where our graduates work.

Students must complete all 64 graduate credits while enrolled at Cornell.

Although transfer credits are not accepted, students who have previously completed graduate-level coursework may be eligible to waive certain MHA core courses by demonstrating competency. Waived credits are replaced with career-focused elective coursework, allowing students to further tailor their education.

Visit our tuition and financial aid page for the most up-to-date information about tuition, fees, scholarships, and financial aid.

Financial aid in the form of loans can be applied for using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available exclusively to domestic/U.S. citizens. Find more information about graduate financial aid here.

Private education loans may be available to domestic students and international students not eligible for the FAFSA. Cornell University maintains “recommended private lender” lists to help students and their families identify reputable private lenders offering competitive interest rates, low or no fees, borrower-friendly repayment terms, and other benefits.

The Sloan Program also has a limited amount of scholarship funds to help support students’ MHA pursuit.

No. All applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships as part of the admissions review process.

Students may also apply separately for scholarships offered by health care organizations and professional associations. The Sloan Program maintains a regularly updated list of external scholarship opportunities on its website.

The online video interview is an opportunity for the admissions committee to get to know you beyond your written application. There’s no studying required—the questions aren’t designed to test technical knowledge. Instead, they’re an opportunity to reflect on your goals, your interest in the program, and your readiness for graduate study.

For tips on what to expect, how to prepare, and how to approach the interview with confidence, read our blog, Mastering Your Video Interview: Tips for Applicants to the Brooks School’s Graduate Programs.

Yes. The Brooks School values the unique perspectives veterans and military personnel bring to our community. 

The Brooks School supports students using veteran education benefits, including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program. We also proudly partner with We the Veterans and the Volcker Alliance’s Service to Service initiative to support veterans transitioning into public service careers.

Veterans and military personnel qualify for an application fee waiver when applying to a graduate program and a deposit waiver after admission to a Brooks degree program.

Yes. Cornell University’s International Services Office can assist international students throughout the visa application process.

Application fee waivers are available to applicants who have participated in eligible Graduate School Pathways Programs. Requests can be submitted through the payment page of the online application. Fee waivers are not available based on financial need.