The Master of Health Administration program at the University of Florida empowers aspiring healthcare leaders to excel in management and leadership roles by offering a rigorous, forward-thinking curriculum focused on transforming health services delivery.
Master of Health Administration
Advance your career and drive change in healthcare
Gain the specialized leadership and management skills needed to effectively influence healthcare organizations with an M.H.A. from the University of Florida.
Program overview
From your first semester, you’ll engage with organizational challenges to create innovative solutions alongside dedicated faculty and motivated peers. As a student, you’ll gain experience in the healthcare continuum through the integrated UF Health system—one of the Southeast’s leading academic health centers. Here, you’ll build essential skills, develop a deep understanding of health systems, and expand your professional network, setting you on a clear path to advance your career and make a meaningful impact on the future of healthcare.
$70K Average starting salary for graduates one year after program completion
+1,000 UF MHA alumni network
100% Employment rate 3 months post graduation (2025)
Program formats and curriculum
Our mission is to prepare early health administration careerists for management and leadership roles through a dynamic curriculum aimed at improving health services delivery. Our students are exposed to the full continuum of care through our integrated UF Health system.
Our program offers both full-time and part-time formats, allowing you to choose the approach that best fits your career goals and personal commitments. By providing flexible options, we ensure our students can balance their education with work and life responsibilities, supporting their success at every stage.
Full-time MHA
Designed for recent graduates or those who want to immerse themselves fully dedicate themselves entirely to their studies, seeking to accelerate their career progression quickly and want immersive, intensive training.
Part-time MHA
Perfect for working professionals, healthcare managers, and those balancing personal commitments, this program lets you strengthen your leadership skills without putting your career on hold. Enjoy the flexibility to learn on your schedule and immediately apply new knowledge and strategies to your current role as you continue to advance professionally.
Learn from industry leaders
In the UF M.H.A. program, you will learn from expert faculty who are nationally recognized leaders in healthcare administration, policy and research. Our instructors bring years of real-world experience and innovative scholarship into the classroom, ensuring your education is both practical and relevant. With their mentorship, you will gain valuable insights, build professional connections and develop the skills and confidence needed to excel in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment.
UF MHA student experience
Graduates of the UF M.H.A. program develop key competencies in understanding the healthcare environment, improving healthcare organizations performance, conducting business analysis, enhancing leadership and professional skills and strategic decision-making to improve health services. The program builds leadership, teamwork, communication, and professionalism competencies, preparing graduates to lead and innovate across the healthcare industry.
Experiential learning
Students who graduate from our Master of Health Administration program have the opportunity to follow their passion and find roles in a wide variety of healthcare settings all over the country. Through our curriculum and internship opportunity, we are confident that our students have a solid foundation to start a lasting career as healthcare administrators.
Here are just a few of the places our students have completed their internship:
- Arizona
- Florida
- Georgia
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington
- Shanghai, China
“I will absolutely stay connected with the rest of my cohort, along with all of the alumni within the UF M.H.A. program. There are so many opportunities with networking and there’s no shortage of resources.”
– Abigail Lamm, UF M.H.A. Class of 2024
The standard of excellence
CAHME accreditation ensures our M.H.A. program meets the highest standards in healthcare management education, giving you confidence in the quality and rigor of your degree. This nationally recognized credential also enhances your career prospects, as employers value graduates from accredited programs.
Admissions information
Maintaining high admissions standards is vital to attracting motivated, capable students who are prepared to succeed in healthcare leadership. It ensures a rigorous learning environment, fosters a diverse cohort, and prepares graduates to make a meaningful impact in their organizations and communities.
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