Students may enter the program any semester during the year. The Institute accepts students with any undergraduate degree from an accredited school. There is no specific undergraduate major preferred and no prerequisite courses for admissions.

A 3.1 cumulative grade point average is generally required. Previous work experience is preferred.

The Graduate Management Admissions Test (www.gmat.org) is required. The average GMAT score of accepted candidates is 580 to 620. To register for the GMAT, visit their website. Preparation can be invaluable in increasing scores. Take advantage of publications, software, and community resources to assist you in becoming familiar with the GMAT format and content.

The College of Business Administration Office of Academic Assistance processes admissions applications in approximately four to six weeks after receiving all required application materials.

An interview with an Institute faculty member is required prior to final admission. This interview gives applicants an opportunity to learn more about the degree options and the field of health administration.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, however there are cutoff dates for each semester for receipt of materials. They are, May 1 for fall semester, September 1 for spring semester, and February 1 for summer semester.

Academic Common Market

The Institute of Health Administration at Georgia State is fortunate to have its programs approved by the Academic Common Market of the Southern Regional Education Board. This allows residents of some member states, upon approval of the state ACM coordinator, to attend Georgia State at in-state tuition rates. This is a tremendous benefit to students from currently approved states, which include Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Financial Assistance

Georgia State University's financial aid program assists with a limited number of scholarships and low-interest loans. Students who are ineligible for these programs may be able to borrow funds from their local banks under the Guaranteed Student Loan Program. The Financial Aid Office can be reached at 404-651-2227.

In addition, Institute faculty are happy to assist students in finding appropriate part-time and full-time positions in the Atlanta healthcare community. Graduate research assistant positions are also available on a limited basis throughout the college and include a stipend and tuition waiver.