Leadership for Healthcare Operations Admission & Application Requirements

Leadership for Healthcare Operations Graduate Certificate Application Dates & Deadlines

  • Spring 2027: September 18, 2026 - December 19, 2026
  • Summer 2027: TBD - May 9, 2027
  • Fall 2027: TBD - August 15, 2027

Steps to Apply

You may begin your application before all documents are ready. GradCAS saves your progress, and you may return any time to continue updating your application.

  1. Create your account in GradCAS
  2. Select your preferred term for a Leadership and Talent Management in Healthcare Graduate Certificate application.
  3. Complete the three general application sections.
  4. Complete the fourth, MSUM section (See Application Requirements below).
  5. Make sure to request all documents before submitting your application. Once you submit, you can no longer amend or upload additional documents.
  6. Pay the $50 application fee.

Leadership for Healthcare Operations Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements

  • A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. No specific degree, major, or emphasis is required.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 in undergraduate coursework from the degree-conferring institution.
    • Applicants with a GPA under 3.0 are encouraged to apply and may be considered for provisional admission.

Leadership for Healthcare Operations Graduate Certificate Application Requirements

  • GradCAS application
  • A current resume (includes education, work and volunteer experience).
  • Unofficial transcripts are required from all institutions you list on your application. Upload your documents in the Academic History section of the application.
    • If you attended MSUM or other Minnesota State system institutions, you can retrieve your unofficial transcripts from eServices.
    • Upon admission, you must request official transcripts from your degree-conferring institutions and any other transcripts listing possible graduate transfer coursework. Official transcripts can be requested through Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse and sent directly to processing@mnstate.edu.
    • MSUM or MN system institution students do not need to request official transcripts. The admission team will do this on your behalf.
  • A letter of Intent/cover letter introducing yourself and outlining your interest in the Leadership for Healthcare Operations graduate certificate.

International Student Requirements

  • An official comprehensive course-by-course transcript evaluation by Educational Credential Evaluator (ECE), World Education Services (WES) or any other NACES accredited evaluation firm, from post-secondary institutions outside the U.S.
  • The ECE, WES, or NACES evaluation must certify your international degree is equivalent to a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution.
  • For students whose native language is not English an official score is required from one of the following:
    • TOEFL (6678 MSUM school code) score of 550 (paper-based) or 78-80 (online)
    • IELTS (Minnesota State University Moorhead) overall band score of 6.5
    • Duolingo a minimum score of 120 on the Duolingo English test.

For questions about the program or the application process please contact the Admissions Office at 218.477.2161 or email admissions@mnstate.edu.

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