The Executive MBA – Healthcare Leadership takes less than a year to complete, starting in January and ending in December.

Should pandemic conditions affect our students’ ability to attend a residency period, our ability to host the class safely, or our opportunity to travel to D.C. we may utilize an online or hybrid modality for some aspects of the program. However, we will diligently pursue all options to deliver the on-site learning experiences where possible.

Interested candidates are encouraged to speak with our recruiter to discuss the program and the fit with your career goals and years of professional work experience.

Step 1

Begin your application at https://apply.haslam.utk.edu/apply/

1. Start by indicating whether you are a new, returning or current student under “Admission Type.”
2. Scroll down to choose “Executive MBA – Healthcare Leadership” under “Program”
3. Choose the next spring semester under “Select Term”
4. Click “Save Your Selection”

Step 2

Review and complete the following application components:

• A resume
• Two references (with email addresses)
• Transcripts (for all schools attended)
• $60 non-refundable application fee
• Personal Statement: After you submit the application, please provide a concise personal statement that includes perspective on the items below:
  • A brief description of your organization and a longer description of your role, including responsibilities, reporting relationships, and budgetary scope
  • Critical challenges facing your organization and how these challenges impact your role
  • Describe your motivation for pursuing an Executive MBA
  • Describe your plan for balancing your various commitments (work, school, family, etc.) while earning your MBA

Yes. The 2025 tuition* payment schedule is:

Program deposit: $1,000 (paid to confirm attendance)
Spring semester 2025: $23,000 ($1,000 program deposit will be applied, leaving a $23,000 balance)
Summer semester 2025: $23,000
Fall semester 2025: $23,000

Tuition may also be paid in a lump sum at the start of the first semester. We are able to bill your organization in full or in part. Please contact us to learn more.

*The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Board of Trustees sets the program’s tuition. For 2025, the tuition is expected to be set at $70,000 by the trustees during their June 2025 meeting. The payment schedule shown above anticipates the adoption of this tuition for the Class of 2025.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a designated 2021-2022 Military Friendly Gold School and 2021-2022 Military Spouse Friendly School due to the expansive support available for the military community and their families at UT. Talk to an enrollment advisor for more information.

Learn more about UT’s Military Veteran Services.

The EMBA-HL has one start date each year, in mid January.

EMBA-Healthcare Leadership applicants should have the following:

• 5+ years of professional work experience; 15 to 20 years or more is typical of a candidate
• Bachelor degree from an accredited institution; 2.7 min GPA (exceptions may be available for minimum GPA)
• Healthcare sector experience that demonstrates exposure to and understanding of the industry
• An academic record (combined with standardized test scores when available) that demonstrates the aptitude and commitment to complete an MBA while working
• Business acumen to contribute actively to the learning process
• A professional role that enables the day-to-day application of healthcare curriculum
• Strong recommendations and robust employer support

The total program fee for the Executive MBA – Healthcare Leadership is $70,000. The program fee includes:

• All university tuition and fees
• Books and materials, including course-specific software
• Technical support for all software
• Local transportation to and from classes and special events during residence periods
• Breakfasts, lunches and several dinners

The program fee does not include:

• Professional subscriptions and other supplies
• Laptop computer (if needed, you can purchase a laptop at a discount through the UT Computer Store)
• Lodging and travel for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville residency periods
• Travel for the Washington DC immersion experience

Estimated additional expenses including travel to/from residence periods, lodging in Knoxville and more total $6,500.

*UT reserves the right to adjust tuition and fees when deemed necessary. These are set by the UT Board of Trustees in June/July of each year.

Yes. Many applicants’ employers provide full or partial financial assistance, as the Executive MBA – Healthcare Leadership assignments relate directly to work and improve employee performance and retention. Organizations can be billed directly for their tuition support as well.

We are happy to consider applications from healthcare professionals educated outside the United States. We routinely accept international applicants and physicians educated outside the U.S. into the EMBA-HL program.

International applicants may also be required to submit results of the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum score requirements for admission to the program are a total score of 100 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT), or a 6.5 overall band score on the IELTS.

TOEFL or IELTS scores are considered valid if taken within two years from the application deadline. Applicants may be exempt from the English Certification requirement if English is an official language in the applicant’s country of citizenship, according to standards published by the Graduate School, or if English is the primary language of instruction at the institution in which the applicant received an undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree, or on a case-by-case basis as determined by the Admissions Committee.