Health Care UST MBA

Before You Apply

Admission Guidelines

The Health Care UST MBA program seeks a student body that is high-quality and diverse in academic backgrounds, job functions and employing organizations.  To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or the equivalent from an international institution.

The admissions committee will assess a variety of criteria that measure the candidate's demonstrated and potential abilities. We take a comprehensive view of each candidate's application and will evaluate each candidate on the following parameters:

• The level and extent of experience in the health care field.  Candidates are evaluated on their ability to draw on experience to contribute to the collaborative learning environment of their cohort.  Successful candidates typically have a minimum of five years of work experience in the health care industry or a related field and demonstrate leadership aptitude as evidenced in letters of recommendation, job responsibilities, and the admissions interview.
• Academic preparedness.  The Health Care UST MBA comprises a rigorous curriculum that requires advanced quantitative and qualitative skill development.  Candidates may demonstrate their academic readiness by meeting at least two of the following criteria:
  1. Previous completion of a graduate-level degree program
  2. Undergraduate G.P.A. of at least 3.0
  3. Acceptable performance on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
  4. Extensive, relevant work experience that demands the application of business principles in an on-the-job setting
  5. Participation in advanced education or certification programs
  6. Letters of recommendation that testify to a high level of academic preparedness and exceptional professional ability.
• Program fit.  Candidates must demonstrate an ability to link the curriculum to his / her professional objectives and to participate effectively in the shared learning of the cohort model.  Program fit is evaluated throughout the admissions process and specifically assessed through the application essay and during the admissions interview.

Admission Requirements

• Application form (online application or PDF application)
• $75 nonrefundable application fee
• Résumé
• Transcripts from all academic institutions attended (download PDF form)
• Essay responses (download essay response template)
• Three letters of recommendation (download PDF form)
• Admissions interview. After the majority of your application has been received, we will schedule an admissions interview.  This one-hour interview will typically include the Health Care UST MBA staff, a current student or alumnus and a member of the faculty.
• The GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) is not required for applicants that can demonstrate academic preparedness per the criteria stated above, but is encouraged for those who have a lower undergraduate GPA or to strengthen your overall application.  To submit your application for review without a GMAT test score, choose "no" in answer to the question, "Have you taken the GMAT?" on the online application.  Please contact Health Care UST MBA Admissions to discuss the GMAT test option in more detail.

Mailing Address

Mail application materials to:

Health Care UST MBA Program
Opus College of Business
University of St. Thomas
1000 LaSalle Avenue, TMH 444
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2005