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

This program is available in online, face-to-face and mixed-mode formats. Students who select UCF online courses exclusively may qualify for reduced campus-based fees.

Face-to-face classes are held on UCF's main campus and at UCF Downtown, located near the city’s largest healthcare systems. UCF Downtown provides convenient access to professional opportunities, tech-infused classrooms, parking, dining and other campus amenities such as IT support and a fitness center.

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.

Professional Program Membership

SGHMI students enjoy complimentary membership to the American College of Healthcare Executive (ACHE), a key industry organization. Professional membership provides access to events and conferences that connect you with experts and expand your career potential.

Accreditation

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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