Complete high school and earn a diploma or GED and apply to a community college that offers a health administration program. Also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Take the required assessment tests in math and English after you apply. Based on your test results, you will be placed in the appropriate level math and English course.
After your first or second semester of community college, you will begin taking classes in health administration. Most full-time students can complete their associate's degree in health administration in two years.
Assess whether you've fulfilled the prerequisites for your health administration program of choice. Most colleges require first-year, or high school applicants to complete at least three years of English, two years of a foreign language, one year of government and American history and two years of math. Lower- and upper-division transfer students are often required to complete their general education requirements which include English, math, humanities, science and social science before being allowed to transfer.
Take the SAT or ACT test and complete your high school education. The SAT and ACT tests are required for all incoming freshman. Most students transferring from a community or other four-year university will not need to complete this step.
Apply to a four-year college with a degree program in health administration. College applications are usually available online, at the college's website, or call the admissions office and request an application by mail. Most applications require that you complete an essay and submit three recommendations from a teacher or other nonfamily member. There is usually an application fee.
Request an official transcript from your school record's office. Official transcripts are marked "official" and are often sealed in an envelope. They are sent directly to the admissions office to the school you're applying to. There is often a fee for this service. If you are accepted into the health administration program, the school will evaluate your transcript and give you credit for any transferable coursework.
Complete a bachelor's degree program in any field.
Take the Graduate Records Exam or Graduate Management Assessment Test. Both are standardized tests required by many colleges and universities that offer advanced programs in health administration. The exact test required depends on the school and degree program.
Submit your resume along with your application. Your resume should display experience in the health care field. If you have no health care experience, emphasize management skills. To beef up your resume, consider spending some time volunteering in a clinic or hospital before applying.
Apply to the master's program in health administration. You can apply to a Master of Business Administration program and specialize in health care management or apply to an advanced program in health services administration. MBA students will complete core business classes and then take some health care administration courses. Students seeking a degree in health care administration will only take health care administration and hospital management courses. Both degree options will help you enter the field of health care management. Many applications will require three letters of recommendation, an official transcript, a written statement of purpose and an application fee.