Admissions Requirements
The Vanderbilt Master of Management in Health Care program is designed for working professionals who are managers, healthcare practitioners, clinicians, and executives who are in—or will be moving into—management roles within a private or a public healthcare delivery organization, including clinics, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and pharmacies.
It is also suited for non-clinicians and other healthcare professionals who are tasked with managing clinical employees. With few exceptions, we expect these individuals to be endorsed by their current employers via a letter of recommendation.
Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant work experience and a demonstrated track record within their organizations to fully benefit from this program.
Student Residency Requirement: MMHC in-person weekend immersion classes are required once per month on Vanderbilt University campus.
Pre-Assessment
To get a better sense of your eligibility for the Vanderbilt Master of Management in Health Care program, we encourage you to submit your resume, CV or LinkedIn profile as a pre-assessment. Our team will review your information and give feedback to help you determine the next steps.
How to Apply
You are about to take the first step toward enhancing your career, developing yourself as a leader in the healthcare industry, and discovering a close-knit community of colleagues and alumni.
Admissions Requirements
- Completed, submitted online application, including fee
- Undergraduate transcripts (and graduate transcripts, if applicable)
- GMAT or GRE Score (recommended, not required)
- Employer endorsement
- Personal interview
Transcripts:
Transcripts can be sent either via the postal service or via secure electronic delivery. To be considered official, transcripts and other documents must come directly from the institution attended. Some institutions provide secure electronic delivery of transcripts. These submissions may be made to cdm@vanderbilt.edu.
Transcripts sent via the postal service should be addressed as follows:
CDM-Owen
PMB 407833
2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37240-7833
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Tuition, Financing & Scholarships
Business school is a significant investment in your personal and professional development. Master of Management in Health Care students often receive some level of financial support from their employers. Sponsoring organizations enjoy many benefits from this investment. Typically, about four percent of students are fully self-funded.
Admissions Events
Master of Management in Health Care Class Profile
- 33 Average Class Size
- 41 Average Age
- 55 Percentage of Women
- 10 Under-represented Minorities
- 16 Average Years of Work Experience
Application Deadlines
| Round | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early | January 31, 2025 |
| 1st | March 31, 2025 |
| 2nd | May 31, 2025 |
| Rolling Admissions | Through July 31, 2025 |
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FAQ
MMHC Program Information
Q. Can students apply the Vanderbilt Master of Management in Health Care credit hours to the MBA or Executive MBA degree?
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No. The curriculum has been designed specifically for this program and for those employed in health care delivery.
Q. Does the Master of Management in Health Care program offer CME credit?
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No. This is a degree program; as such, Continuing Medical Education credit is not awarded.
Q. Does the schedule allow for breaks and holidays?
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Yes.
Q. How much time will students need to devote to the program?
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Classes will be held 3 hours on Thursday nights and roughly 14 hours over one weekend (Friday and Saturday) per month. In addition, students should expect to spend an additional 10 hours per week outside of class on self study and work related to the Capstone Project.
Q. What is the class size for the Master of Management in Health Care program?
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The Master of Management in Health Care program admits between 30 to 35 students per year.
Admissions Requirements
Q. If I'm sponsored, do I still need to meet admission requirements?
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Yes. All applicants – sponsored or unsponsored – will be reviewed by an admissions committee and considered individually.
Q. Who should attend this program?
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This program is designed for working clinicians, physicians, and nurse managers who are in or will be moving into management roles within a private or public health care delivery organization. It is also suited for non-clinicians who are tasked with managing clinical employees.
Candidates should have at least five years of relevant work experience and a demonstrated track record within their organizations to fully benefit from this program.
With few exceptions, we expect these individuals to be sponsored by their current employers.
Q. Why does the program require five years of work experience and a demonstrated track record?
A.
The program is designed for working professionals who seek to advance their careers within their sponsoring organizations. Admission standards are designed to ensure a student's success during and after the program. Having demonstrated promotion, progression or supervisory responsibility reflects a student's likelihood of influence and upward mobility within their organization as well as their ability to contribute to classroom interaction and project teams.