Master of Health Administration (MHA)

Program Information

• Application | UNF+ Pathways to Success

  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.

  MHA | UNF+ Pathways to Success

  What is UNF+ Pathways to Success? These are opportunities for high-achieving UNF undergraduates to easily move into UNF graduate programs. The UNF Health Administration Department offers options to help all interested UNF students to find their path to the UNF MHA Program.

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• Mission, Vision, Goals, and Values

  Mission: 

  The Master of Health Administration (MHA) Program at the University of North Florida develops early-career individuals in the southeast United States to serve as effective managers and leaders in health services organizations. This is achieved by offering full and part-time students the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for success in entry-level health management positions. The Program's focus reflects the University's mission of excellence in education, scholarship and community-based service.

  Vision: 

  The UNF MHA Program aims to be globally recognized for innovatively preparing students for careers in health services administration.

  Values:

  In the fulfillment of our mission, the Department of Health Administration upholds the values of:

  • Integrity: We do the right thing for the right reason at the right time.
  • Respect: We treat everyone with kindness, we are informed by the perspective of others, and we draw strength from our differences.
  • Accountability: We are responsible for how the outcomes of our actions affect others and our environment.
  • Innovation: We harness creativity and talent to turn challenges into opportunities and problems into solutions in a uniquely UNF and BCH way.

  Goals: 

  Consistent with the Mission and Vision Statements, the following broad goals have been established for the Program as the foundation for its strategic planning process and commitment to continuing improvement. These are presented in recognition of the University's focus on excellence in education, scholarship and community-based service

  • GOAL 1 – The program curriculum is continually updated to provide an excellent foundation in the knowledge and skills necessary for successful careers as health administrator and leaders.
    • Primary Results
      1. Students demonstrate the knowledge and skills related to the competencies identified for entry -level positions in health services organizations.
      2. Students acquire the competencies that are necessary to effectively communicate within health services organization.
      3. Students demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional growth through participation in student/professional organizations.
      4. The program recruits well-qualified and diverse students who find employment upon graduation.
             
     
  • GOAL 2 – The MHA Program will provide a curriculum known for its commitment to continual assessment and program development
    • Primary Results 
      1. The Program assures that students are consistently assessed and advised on their progress toward their mastery of program competencies.
      2. The program curriculum is current, relevant and include high quality integrative experiences.
      3. The program utilizes well-prepared faculty and resources who bring diverse perspectives into the classroom.
             
     
  • GOAL 3 – Faculty will disseminate new knowledge gained from individual and collaborative research efforts.
    • Primary Results 
      1. Program faculty contributes to the knowledge base and development of “best practices” within the health services area by initiation of and participation in health services research.
      2. Faculty secures funding for teaching and research projects.
      3. Faculty research is integrated in classroom teaching.
       
     
  • GOAL 4 – Faculty provides excellence of service to the community and to the health services discipline.
    • Primary Results 
      1. Program faculty serve as a resource within the University community.
      2. Program faculty serve as a resource within for regional and national health services organizations.
• MHA Program Competencies

  On completing the program the students should be able to:

  Communications

  1. Listen and understand the ideas and thoughts of others
  2. Speak clearly and effectively before individuals and groups and use non-verbal forms of communication.
  3. Communicate clearly and effectively in writing.
  4. Demonstrate appropriate communication for different audiences and situations.

  Interpersonal Effectiveness

  1. Work collaboratively in a team setting.
  2. Coach, mentor and support others.
  3. Establish, build, and maintain relationships with others including those with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
  4. Use diplomacy and tact.

  Critical Thinking

  1. View issues from different perspectives and ask the right questions when making decisions.
  2. Identify and prioritize organizational needs and solutions.
  3. Use statistical and analytical tools to measure and improve organizational performance.
  4. Appropriately challenge others viewpoints and perspectives.

  Business Analysis and Problem Solving

  1. Apply economic theory and advanced financial knowledge to decision making.
  2. Demonstrate strategic thinking skills in planning and evaluation.
  3. Recognize political and legal implications of actions and decisions.
  4. Identify and prioritize organizational needs and market imperatives in design and development of business plans for health Programs and services.
  5. Demonstrate project management skills.

  Management and Leadership

  1. Demonstrate basic leadership skills.
  2. Know, support and use team development methods.

  Professionalism and Ethics

  1. Articulate, model and reward professional values and ethics.
  2. Understand, demonstrate and reward cultural sensitivity and competence.
  3. Demonstrate integrity in dealing with others.
  4. Establish and maintain professional relationships.
• Course Sequences Full & Part-Time

  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. Approval for individual course waivers are rare but will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you believe you have taken a similar graduate-level course, please submit that course’s syllabus to the Director for evaluation and determination.

  Full-Time

  Full-Time Course Schedule, Fall Admission, 45 Credits

  Year 1

  Fall Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6114 Health Organization and Delivery	M	3
  HSA6186 Healthcare Leadership and Organizational Behavior	T	3
  HSA5177 Health Care Finance	R	3

   

  Spring Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6196 Quantitative Analysis Health	M	3
  HSA6198 Health Information Technology	T	3
  HSA6149 Health Planning	W	3

   

  Summer Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6905 Policy and Law in Health Care	M	3
  HSA6178 Advance Health Care Finance	T	3
  HXXXX Graduate Elective Recommended: HSA6515: Practice Management or HSA6958 Study Abroad - Health Administration	n/a	3

  Year 2

  Fall Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6520 Managerial Epidemiology	M	3
  HSA6342 Healthcare Human Resources	T	3
  HSA6435 Health Economics	W	3

   

  Spring Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6815 Practicum: Executive Skill Development	n/a	3
  HSA6188 Capstone: HC Strategic Management	R	3
  HSA6385 Quality Management in Healthcare	M	3

   

  Note:

  1. Courses offered in the evenings (approximately 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
  2. HSA6958: Study Abroad may be taken as a 3-hour elective

  Full-Time Course Schedule, Summer Admission, 45 Credits

  Year 1

  Summer Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HXXXX Graduate Elective Recommended: HSA6515: Practice Management or HSA6958 Study Abroad - Health Administration	n/a	3
  Complete any Pre-requisites if not completed (Principles of Financial Accounting and Statistics)	n/a	-

   

  Fall Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6114 Health Organization and Delivery	M	3
  HSA6186 Healthcare Leadership and Organizational Behavior	T	3
  HSA5177 Health Care Finance	R	3

   

  Spring Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6196 Quantitative Analysis Health	M	3
  HSA6198 Health Information Technology	T	3
  HSA6149 Health Planning	W	3

   

  Summer Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6905 Policy and Law in Health Care	M	3
  HSA6178 Advance Health Care Finance	T	3

  Year 2

  Fall Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6520 Managerial Epidemiology	M	3
  HSA6342 Healthcare Human Resources	T	3
  HSA6435 Health Economics	W	3

   

  Spring Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6815 Practicum: Executive Skill Development	n/a	3
  HSA6188 Capstone: HC Strategic Management	R	3
  HSA6385 Quality Management in Healthcare	M	3

   

  Note:

  1. Courses offered in the evenings (approximately 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
  2. HSA6958: Study Abroad may be taken as a 3-hour elective

  Part-Time

  Part-Time Course Schedule, Fall Admission, 45 Credits

  Year 1

  Fall Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6114 Health Organization and Delivery	M	3
  HSA5177 Health Care Finance	R	3

   

  Spring Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6196 Quantitative Analysis Health	M	3
  HSA6198 Health Information Technology	T	3

   

  Summer Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6905 Policy and Law in Health Care	M	3
  HSA6178 Advance Health Care Finance	T	3

  Year 2

  Fall Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6520 Managerial Epidemiology	M	3
  HSA6186 Healthcare Leadership and Organizational Behavior	T	3

   

  Spring Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6385 Quality Management in Healthcare	M	3
  HSA6149 Health Planning	W	3

   

  Summer Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HXXXX Graduate Elective Recommended: HSA6515: Practice Management or HSA6958 Study Abroad - Health Administration	n/a	3

  Year 3

  Fall Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6342 Healthcare Human Resources	T	3
  HSA6435 Health Economics	W	3

   

  Spring Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6815 Practicum: Executive Skill Development	n/a	3
  HSA6188 Capstone: HC Strategic Management	R	3

   

  Note:

  1. Courses offered in the evenings (approximately 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
  2. HSA6958: Study Abroad may be taken as a 3-hour elective

  Part-Time Course Schedule, Fall Admission, 45 Credits

  Year 1

  Fall Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6114 Health Organization and Delivery	M	3
  HSA5177 Health Care Finance	R	3

   

  Spring Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6196 Quantitative Analysis Health	M	3
  HSA6198 Health Information Technology	T	3

   

  Summer Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6905 Policy and Law in Health Care	M	3
  HSA6178 Advance Health Care Finance	T	3

  Year 2

  Fall Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6520 Managerial Epidemiology	M	3
  HSA6186 Healthcare Leadership and Organizational Behavior	T	3

   

  Spring Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6385 Quality Management in Healthcare	M	3
  HSA6149 Health Planning	W	3

   

  Summer Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HXXXX Graduate Elective Recommended: HSA6515: Practice Management or HSA6958 Study Abroad - Health Administration	n/a	3

  Year 3

  Fall Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6342 Healthcare Human Resources	T	3
  HSA6435 Health Economics	W	3

   

  Spring Term

  Course Number and Title	Day	Credits
  HSA6815 Practicum: Executive Skill Development	n/a	3
  HSA6188 Capstone: HC Strategic Management	R	3

   

  Note:

  1. Courses offered in the evenings (approximately 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
  2. HSA6958: Study Abroad may be taken as a 3-hour elective
• Earn your MHA and MSHI in 2.5 Years

  Year 1

  TERM	COURSE NUMBER	MHA COURSE TITLE	DAY	CREDITS	COURSE NUMBER	MSHI COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	Total Credit Hours
  Fall Term	HSA6114	Health Organization and Delivery	M	3				3
  Fall Term	HSA6186	Healthcare Leadership and Organizational Behavior (substitutes for HSA6512 Leadership and Organizational Behavior in Healthcare Systems)	T	3				3
  Fall Term	HSA5177	Health Care Finance	R	3				3

   

  TERM	COURSE NUMBER	MHA COURSE TITLE	DAY	CREDITS	COURSE NUMBER	MSHI COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	Total Credit Hours
  Spring Term	HSA6198	Health Information Technology (substitutes for HSA6396: Strategic Planning for Health Information Systems)	T	3				3
  Spring Term	HSA6149	Health Planning (Satisfies both MHA and MSHI requirement)	W	3				3
  Spring Term					HSA XXXX	Health Informatics and Interoperability	3	3

   

  TERM	COURSE NUMBER	MHA COURSE TITLE	DAY	CREDITS	COURSE NUMBER	MSHI COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	Total Credit Hours
  Summer Term	HSA6905	Policy and Law in Health Care	M	3				3
  Summer Term	HSA6178	Advance Health Care Finance	T	3				3
  Summer Term					Select from list of electives	Elective* (Satisfies for MHA and MHSI Elective)	3	3

  Year 2

  TERM	COURSE NUMBER	MHA COURSE TITLE	DAY	CREDITS	MSHI COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	Total Credit Hours
  Fall Term	HSA6342	Healthcare Human Resources	T	3				3
  Fall Term	HSA6435	Health Economics	W	3				3
  Fall Term					CAP6768	Data Analytics	3	3

   

  TERM	COURSE NUMBER	MHA COURSE TITLE	DAY	CREDITS	COURSE NUMBER	MSHI COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	Total Credit Hours
  Spring Term	HSA6385	Quality Management in Healthcare	M	3				3
  Spring Term	HSA6815	Practicum: Executive Skill Development		3				3
  Spring Term	HSA6188	Capstone: HC Strategic Management	R	3				3

   

  TERM	COURSE NUMBER	MHA COURSE TITLE	DAY	CREDITS	COURSE NUMBER	MSHI COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	Total Credit Hours
  Summer Term					HSA XXXX	Health Information Regulatory Compliance	3	3
  Summer Term					HSA 6386	Population Health for Administrators (Satisfies HSA6520 Managerial Epidemiology)	3	3

   

  Year 3

  TERM	COURSE NUMBER	MHA COURSE TITLE	DAY	CREDITS	COURSE NUMBER	MSHI COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	Total Credit Hours
  Fall Term					HSA XXXX	Clinical Systems Analysis and Decision Support	3	3
  Fall Term					HSA XXXX	Healthcare Revenue Management	3	3
  Fall Term					ECO5415	Making Decisions with Data (Substitute for HSA6196: Quantitative Analysis Health and MSHI Elective)	3	3
  Total Credits				36			24	60

   

  *Electives Options

  • Clinical Workflow Design and Re-engineering – HSA XXXX
  • Data Mining – CAP 6777
  • User Experience Design – CAP 6100
  • Making Decisions with Data – ECO 6415
  • Applications of Business Analytics – ISM 6404
• Earn your MHA and MBA in 3 Years

  UNF students accepted to the MHA program have the opportunity to also earn their MBA simultaneously.

  Completion Timeline: 3 Years attending Full-Time, Fall Admission
  Admissions: Students must apply and be accepted to both programs 
  Estimated Total Hours: Approx. 77

  Recommended Course Sequence

  Full-Time Students MHA/MBA (Year 1)

  Fall 1	Spring 1	Summer 1
  HSA 6114: Health Organization and Delivery (M) (3)	HSA 6149: Health Planning (Typically used for the MBA Elective) (W) (3)	HSA 6905: Policy and Law in Health Care (M) (3)
  HSA 6186: Healthcare Leadership and Organizational Behavior (Typically used as a substitute for your MBA Elective) (T) (3)	HSA 6198: Health Information Technology (Typically used as a substitute for ISM6021: Management of Information Technology) (T) (3)	HSA 6178: Advanced Health Care Finance (T) (3)
  HSA 5177: Health Care Finance (R) (3)	ECO 6415: Making Decisions with Data (Can use as a substitute for HSA6196: Quantitative Analysis Health) (3)	-

   

  Full-Time Students MHA/MBA (Year 2)

  Fall 2	Spring 2	Summer 2
  ACG 6305 Management Accounting (3)	HSA 6385: Quality Management in Healthcare (M) (3)	MAN 6726: Advanced Strategic Management (3)
  HSA 6520: Managerial Epidemiology (M) (3)	MAR 6805: Marketing Strategy (3)	MAN 6501: Modeling/Management Operations (Can use this as Your HSA Elective) (3)
  EPC 6705: Economics of Business Decision (Can use this as a substitute for HSA6435: Health Economics) (3)	-	-
  ECO 6060: Economic Analysis	-	-

   

  Full-Time Students MHA/MBA (Year 3)

  Fall 3	Spring 3
  HSA 6342: Healthcare Human Resources (Typically used for your MBA Elective) (T) (3)	HSA 6188: Capstone: HC Strategic Management (R) (3)
  ECO 2013: Principles of Macroeconomics (3)	HSA 6815: Practicum: Executive Skill Management (3)
  FIN 6406: Advanced Financial Management (3)	MAN 6XXX: Management Leadership

   

  Note:

  1) Courses offered in the evenings (approximately 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.).
  2) HSA 6958: Study Abroad may be taken as a 3-hour elective.
  * The UNF MBA Program is separate and independent from the UNF MHA Program. The MBA Program can change its requirements at any time.

• Scholarship Opportunities

  The MHA Program provides the following scholarship opportunity resources: 

  Graduate Assistantships & Partial Waiver Packages  

  Graduate Scholarship Program

  US Navy Scholarship

  Brooks College of Health Scholarships 

• Graduate and Alumni Job Placement and Salary Data

  University of North Florida's Master of Health Administration program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Management Education (CAHME).

  Completion/Employment Rates

  Year	Completion Rate	Employment Rate
  2023	100%	95%
  2022	91%	98%
  2021	100%	91%
  2020	92%	100%
  2019	86%	100%

  *Employment rate is at graduation.

  Three years after graduation, the salary and benefits ranges for students graduating in 2020 were:

  41% reported earning more than $100,000

  12% reported earning between $80,001-$99,999

  18% reported earning between $60,001-$80,000

  12% reported earning between $50,000-$60,000

  17% reported earning less than $50,000

  One year after graduation, the salary and benefits ranges in 2022 were as follows:

  7% reported earning more than $100,000

  10% reported earning between $80,001-$99,999

  41% reported earning between $60,001-$80,000

  28% reported earning between $50,000-$60,000

  14% reported earning less than $50,000

  At time of graduation, the salary ranges in 2023 were as follows:

  0% reported earning more than $100,000

  10% reported earning between $80,001-$99,999

  19% reported earning between $60,001-$80,000

  4% reported earning between $50,000-$60,000

  67% reported earning less than $50,000

   

  Employment Settings of 2023 Program Graduates at Time of Graduation

  Position	# Graduates 2022-2023	# Graduates 2022-2023
  Pursuing other graduate degree	2	-
  Post-Graduate Fellowship	-	3
  Hospital/Health System	-	18
  Physician Practice	-	1
  Military Health System or Veterans Health Administration	-	1
  Long-Term Care Facility	-	1
  Consulting	-	0
  Insurance/HMO	-	0
  Pharmaceutical/Biotech/Medical Device Company	-	1
  Employed outside Healthcare	-	1
  Other	-	4
  TOTAL PLACED	2	30

   

  Positions Currently Held by Recent Program Graduates

  Positions by Type	Enter Dates: 2022 to 2023	Enter Dates 2021 to 2022
  Executive Office	1	2
  Management	9	7
  Senior Staff/Specialist	12	21
  Clinical Staff	0	5
  Fellow/Intern	4	1
  Other	6	5
  Total Graduates Eligible to be Placed	32	41

   

  Employment Setting Rates

  Employment Setting 2013-2022	Total
  Consulting	3
  Postgraduate Fellowship	11
  Hospital or Health System	90
  Military or VA Facility	12
  Insurance	2
  Long-term Care or Home Health Agency	4
  Bio-tech / Medical Device / Pharmaceutical Company	5
  Medical / Clinical / Physician Practice	9
  Employed outside the healthcare sector	4
  Pursuing further education	3
  Other	25
  Total	168

• MHA Information Sessions
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• CAHME & AUPHA

  CAHME Mentorship Circle status recognizes that the University of North Florida’s MHA program — in addition to achieving the high standards of CAHME accreditation — engages in activities that help to 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 other programs to advance their own experiences and skills — for the good of the entire healthcare field.

  

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• Student Testimonials

  Student Testimonials

  	The UNF MHA program has served as the ideal environment to develop skills related to the world of healthcare administration by utilizing instructors with a wealth of knowledge and insight in many areas paired with engaging coursework. This program has provided me the opportunity to increase my professional network and guide me towards the best path to becoming a leader in today's society. - Chandler M.
  	When researching MHA programs, I was looking for a CAHME accredited program and opportunities to enhance my leadership skills. The MHA program at UNF has surpassed my personal standards with their small class sizes allowing me to connect with my peers, faculty who are integrated in many of the local healthcare organizations, and leadership involvement in student organizations. These characteristics of the MHA program create a dynamic environment for learning and real-world application that I will take with me throughout my career. - Haley W.
  	The UNF MHA program is comprised of outstanding professors who care about each and every student, structured coursework that aligns with what is occurring in the healthcare industry today, and endless opportunities to grow as a student and professional. I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to attend such an exceptional program that has provided me the skills and confidence to be an effective healthcare leader. - Stephanie C.
  	The UNF MHA program has allowed me to apply knowledge learned during convenient night classes to my full-time job at Baptist Health. It also has given me the opportunity to develop leadership skills through student organizations, such as the Health Administration Student Organization. UNF's strategic position in Jacksonville's healthcare community has not only connected me to my current employer, it also continues to connect me with professionals from acute care, post-acute care, payer, consulting, and academic settings. As a lifetime learner, the opportunities for professional and personal growth are bountiful. - David D.
  	This program has granted me experience I never expected, including the opportunity to work in multiple healthcare organizations across the city, the opportunity to publish a research article, and the opportunity to serve as the team captain for a national health administration competition. My experience will not be the same without the generous support from my peers and the faculty of this program. - Yi W.

• MHA Faculty Profiles

  Meet our Health Administration faculty.