Academic Programs

The UCF School of Global Health Management and Informatics is based at UCF Downtown, in close proximity to Orlando’s largest hospital systems–creating even more opportunities for internships and experiential learning. The school provides flexible learning options, including face-to-face, online and hybrid classes to suit each student's unique needs. Classes are available at both UCF Downtown and UCF’s main campus to accommodate a variety of academic interests and provide additional learning options for students.

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Accreditation

Ensuring Quality Education and Career Success

The School of Global Health Management and Informatics is proud to be accredited by three leading professional organizations in the industry, acknowledging our commitment to high standards and excellence in the education of future healthcare management and health informatics professionals. Our accrediting bodies include: Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), and Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

Why Accreditation Matters

More than a logo on a website, graduates from accredited health management and health informatics programs generally tend to earn more post-graduation than those from non-accredited programs. Accreditation ensures academic programs meet high quality industry standards and can lead to better career prospects and earning potential.

Here’s why:

Gain Employer Trust and Higher Starting Salaries: Employers often hire candidates from accredited programs because they may be viewed as more qualified, which can lead to higher starting salaries.

Earn Professional Certifications: Accredited programs are frequently aligned with the requirements for certification exams, giving you another advantage in the highly competitive healthcare industry. Graduates are often eligible for Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) and Tier 1 Academic Specialization qualifications and certifications like the Base SAS, Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), the Certified Medical Manager (CMM), which can also boost earning potential.

Networking and Career Opportunities: According to a survey by LinkedIn, 85% of jobs are filled through networking. Accredited programs like SGHMI have strong relationships and affiliations with 700+ healthcare organizations, offering students access to internships, mentorship opportunities and future job placements. These connections will play an important role as you search for careers.

Advising

Academic Success Coaching, also known as advising, is offered to current and prospective students throughout their academic journey. Whether you have questions about programs, courses, scheduling, internships or career plans, advisors at the School of Global Health Management and Informatics can help.

Health Services Administration

General Questions: HSAInfo@ucf.edu
Armando Prieto, Health Services Administration Undergraduate Program
Pamela VonGraff, Health Administration Graduate Program
Kristen Della Sala, Executive Health Administration Graduate Program

Health Informatics and Information Management

General Questions: HIIM@ucf.edu
Virginia Fleming, Health Informatics and Information Management Undergraduate Program
Hannah Nguyen, Health Care Informatics Graduate Program

How to Make An Appointment

Call 407-823-2359
Visit us at UCF Downtown, Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, 528 W. Livingston Street, Suite 401 (West Wing)
Email HSAInfo@ucf.edu if you’re in a Health Services Administration major or HIIM@ucf.edu if you’re in a Health Informatics and Information Management major