Application Information
Applications are accepted fall and summer terms.
Application Deadlines
Fall Term . . . . . . . . August 1
Summer Term . . . March 15
Admission Requirements
University requirements:
- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent from a foreign institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all work attempted in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study.
Additional program requirements:
- A 2-3 page personal statement describing:
- Reasons for seeking degree in Health Administration
- Career objectives
- Any other information you feel is pertinent to your admissions
- Resume including:
- Education
- Work experience
- Honors and/or memberships in school, profession and service organizations
- Two letters of recommendation
- GRE test scores (institutional code: 5490)
- Prior to July 1, 2011: combined 1000 with verbal and quantitative portions
- After July 1, 2011: 146 verbal and 148 quantitative
- The GMAT will be accepted in place of the GRE with a desired 500 total score (20 verbal and 22 quantitative)
- Applicants with a previously earned master degree from a national or regional accredited program are not required to submit GRE scores
- Applicants with a previously earned Ph.D., MD and/or JD degree from a nationally or regionally accredited program are not required to submit GRE scores
Students should be aware that admission into any graduate program is granted on a competitive basis. Students meeting minimum requirements may be denied admission based on such factors as program capacity or academic discretion. Likewise, students may be considered for admission as an exception if stated admissions criteria are not met.
For more information on how to apply click here.
Additional requirements for International applicants can be found here.
Program Overview
The Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) is designed to meet the educational needs of men and women interested in assuming administrative and management positions in the health care industry. The M.H.A. is a 54 (minimum) credit degree program that consists of 9 hours of business/administrative core course work and 42 - 45 hours in Brooks College of Health core courses which include 3 - 9 hours in either a thesis or practicum. There are also 3 hours of electives.
Special Notes about the Program
No specific undergraduate major is required. However, applicants are expected to have completed the following pre-requisites:
- Principles of Financial Accounting
- Statistics
Curriculum and Requirements
Total Program
Credit Hours
54
Average Length
of the Program
Two years
Approximate Enrollment
60
Community Connections
UNF's MHA program has the distinct advantage of being located in a area with a large, vibrant health care community. Eleven hospitals, over 50 skilled nursing facilities, several large medical group practices, including the Mayo Clinic, and a large military outpatient clinic are easily accessible from UNF's Campus. Additionally, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida and other major insurers are located in Jacksonville. These organizations provide educational and employment opportunities for students and graduates. Leaders from the local healthcare community serve on the program Advisory Board and contribute time and resources to the MHA program.
