INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS:

International students are eligible to apply for this program. View details here.

Summer Term Deadlines

*For international applicants, the final deadline to apply is January 15, 2026.

Fall Term Deadlines

*For international applicants, the final deadline to apply is May 1, 2026.

To complete your application, submit the following via the online application system. Please note, the GRE/GMAT is not required.

• Official Transcripts

Please submit an official transcript for all programs, both undergraduate and graduate, for which you were awarded a degree. Please note that unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the online application, but official transcripts are required prior to the program start date. Please have all official transcripts emailed to: masters_admissions@brown.edu.

• Personal Statement

As part of the online application you will need to prepare a personal statement that addresses why you want to pursue the Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership at Brown, what you hope to learn from the program, and how your participation will enrich the experience of others in the program (approximately 500 words).

• Resume or CV
• Description of Critical Challenge

This critical challenge will become the focus of your independent study in the Critical Challenge Project course throughout the duration of the program. Describe a critical challenge related to your field and interests, drawing from your own experience and vision for the future.

In your submission (500 – 1000 words) you should address, in four clearly marked sections:

• The complexity and challenges of the problem in the current environment,
• Technical, organizational, and social barriers and constraints,
• The specific work you anticipate completing while a student at Brown that will advance solutions to the problem, and
• Deliverables for your project besides a report, if any.

• Letters of Recommendation

You will be required to give the names and email addresses for three professional colleagues who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. One letter should come from your present or past supervisor or from a more senior executive in your organization. You do not need to wait for their letters of recommendation to be submitted for you to submit your application.

The reference will be asked:

• For how long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? If you have experience with the applicant in an academic setting, please comment on their academic performance and potential. Finally, any relevant information you would like to share is welcome.
• We would appreciate your opinion on the candidate’s career achievements, strengths and weaknesses, initiative, creativity, their ability to contribute in a peer-to-peer learning environment, and how the program fits with the candidate’s career aspirations.

• For Team Applicants

The sponsoring organization should prepare one letter that identifies all team members with their current roles and responsibilities, and the expected benefits of sending them as a team. On their individual applications, each team member should indicate that they are part of a team, and one team member should submit the letter from the sponsoring organization.

• For International Applicants

View language and visa requirements here.

Please email professonal@brown.edu if you have any questions about the visa process.

The most current tuition and fees for the ScM in Healthcare Leadership program can be found on Brown’s Student Financial Services page here. Travel and lodging for residential sessions and any required books and materials are additional.

Please note, the tuition of this program is based on a cost per credit. The total number of credits is 8.5.

The majority of students enrolled in this program are self-supported and/or supported in part by their employers. We encourage master's applicants to maximize funding sources:

	Corporate Match	Brown University will match up to 20% of your employer's tuition assistance for the Master's in Healthcare Leadership program, providing a combined benefit of up to 40% tuition reduction. To participate, submit documentation of your employer's tuition assistance commitment during the enrollment process. Please email professional@brown.edu to learn more.
	Apply for External Funding	We encourage you to simultaneously apply for outside scholarships and pursue educational benefits at your organization. Military applicants are encouraged to research benefits eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill®; Brown University School of Professional Studies is also a proud participant of the Yellow Ribbon Program.  If you are considering using your GI benefits to fund your tuition, it is more financially advantageous to start in the summer term based on the fiscal year. Please see the FAQ for more information.
	Enroll in the Installment Payment Plan	Students may choose to enroll in one of our Installment Payment Plans (IPP) to pay the semester's expenses over scheduled monthly installments.
	Apply for Loans	U.S. citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply for federal student loans using the FAFSA. Private educational loans are available domestic and international students. Learn more about loans on Financial Aid's website.

Limited merit-based scholarships are available for the Master's in Healthcare Leadership program, covering up to 30% of tuition costs. All admitted applicants are automatically considered for these scholarships based on your application materials—no separate application is required. Recipients will be notified with their admission decision.

Please email professional@brown.edu to learn more.

Also, students can receive a 10% scholarship with a letter of recommendation from a Brown alumni whom you have worked with directly.