Graduate Program
Master of Health Administration

The University of North Florida’s Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) program is designed to prepare individuals in the Southeastern United States to serve as effective administrators, managers and leaders in the wide variety of organizations and agencies that make up the health services field. The M.H.A. program offers opportunities to gain hands-on experience and transformational learning with the delivery and financing of health care in other countries through study abroad opportunities. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Management Education (CAHME)

M.H.A. students have the opportunity to learn and interact with some of the nation’s largest health care organizations. Jacksonville is home to Mayo Clinic, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Baptist Health, HCA Memorial, St Vincent’s Hospital, to name a few who provide a wide variety of internship and employment options.

The program offers part-time and full-time students the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills enabling them to obtain entry level administrative and management positions or advance in established careers. Applications for admission are to be submitted to The Graduate School at the University of North Florida. Questions about the admission process can be directed to The Graduate School Office at the University of North Florida (904) 620-1360.

The program (54 hour minimum) is designed for those individuals who want to work in the field of management and administration within a health care delivery setting.

Program of Study