Healthcare administrators play an integral role in managing public health systems, hospital networks and healthcare facilities. The Master of Health Administration program offers two tracks, the Health Services Administration track and the Executive Master of Health Administration track, both of which provide choices particular to your interests within healthcare management.
Whether you are a healthcare professional who is ready to move into a leadership position or a recent college graduate who wants to further your education, this program will provide you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in the rapidly-changing field of healthcare management. GRE is not required for admission.
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
Students can take courses online, in-person or mixed-mode formats. Choosing UCF Online exclusively may offer students reduced campus-based fees. The Health Services Administration track offers face-to-face classes at UCF Downtown. Situated near downtown Orlando’s largest healthcare facilities, UCF Downtown provides amenities like dining, fitness services and IT support, while giving students easy access to internships and industry collaborations.
The Executive Master of Health Administration track is fully online with a flexible format for working professionals.
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Available Online
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This 44-credit hour curriculum is available fully online. This track follows a cohort model program for those who possess 3-years of relevant healthcare experience, including one year of leadership experience. Join us for an eMHA info session.
The 51-credit-hour curriculum in our Health Services Administration track emphasizes leadership, strategic and financial planning, and current trends in healthcare. Designed with working professionals in mind, the program offers both full- and part-time study options in a flexible mixed-mode format, including convenient day, evening and live-stream classes. Throughout your coursework, you will build the essential skills needed to excel in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment and prepare for leadership roles within the industry.
Students in the Health Services Administration track are required to complete an internship. Internships are not an option in the Executive Master of Health Administration track. Internships provide valuable experiences that help you with the next step in your career.
Learn more about how SGHMI helps students find internships throughout the U.S. and the world.
Master of Health Administration students are eligible to apply for Health Administration Fellowships. The positions begin after graduation and serve as an additional opportunity to gain real-world experience, apply practical skills and expand your professional network. Learn more about highly competitive fellowships on our Fellowships webpage.
Our graduate program is a member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration.
As a student, you’ll receive free memberships to top organizations in healthcare administration. Expand your network through conferences, events, and resources.
- American College of Healthcare Executive (ACHE)
- Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)
The program is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). CAHME is the only organization recognized to grant accreditation to individual academic programs offering a professional master’s degree in healthcare management education and is recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation. CAHME Accreditation is the benchmark for students and employers alike to ensure the integrity of healthcare management education.
CAHME Mentorship Circle status recognizes that the program — in addition to achieving the high standards of CAHME accreditation — engages in activities that help extend CAHME’s mission of advancing the quality of graduate healthcare management education. Mentorship Circle status recognizes that the program provides opportunities to other students and programs to advance their own experiences and skills — for the good of the entire healthcare field.
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