Whether you’re a student interested in health administration or a clinician eager to learn about the business side of the healthcare industry, the School of Global Health Management and Informatics will help you gain the necessary skills to have a flexible and versatile career in healthcare. With a projected growth of 29% over the next 10 years, Health Services Administration (HSA) graduates work with a variety of business and managerial operations including human resources, accounting, marketing and sales, information systems management, and facility management. Our degree is designed to educate future health services administrators and healthcare managers on how to effectively plan, direct, and coordinate the delivery of healthcare. Our undergraduate program will also prepare students for an advanced degree in health services administration or other related disciplines.

Possible Careers

  • Group Practice Executives
  • Health Administrators
  • Hospital Executives
  • Hospital Wellness Coordinators
  • Managed Care Executives
  • Medical Office Managers
  • Nursing Home Administrators
  • Patient Representatives
  • Public Health Directors

EXPLORE COURSES & REQUIREMENTS

Location

Students can complete program requirements through online, face-to-face or mixed-mode courses. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.

Face-to-face classes are offered at UCF Downtown, located in the heart of downtown Orlando and a short distance away from the city’s largest hospital systems. This central location provides easy accessibility, and increased opportunities for internships and research collaborations with industry experts. UCF Downtown opened in 2019 and features modern classrooms, ample parking and on-campus amenities including dining, IT support, a fitness center, and more.

100%

graduation rate for the 2021-2022 school year

97%

of 2021-2022 graduates were employed within one year of graduation*

92.5%

retention rate for the 2021-2022 school year

Internships

The health services administration program includes a mandatory UCF-affiliated internship. This is where students can apply classroom learning to real-world projects at healthcare organizations. Internships often lead to full-time employment opportunities for students. Explore more about internships.

Certification

AUPHA logoThe Health Services Administration BS degree is certified by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA). Certified programs add value to your degree. Learn more on our Accreditation page.

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