Healthcare Management Master’s Programs in Florida

As a peninsula with the longest coastline between the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean in the Southeast of the United States, Florida is the 22nd most extensive and 4th most populous state. It has more than 19.3 million residents. The “Sunshine State” is best known from coast to coast for its:

  • oranges
  • pristine beaches
  • alligators
  • hurricanes
  • swamps
  • Everglades National Park
  • Disneyworld
  • palm trees
  • dolphins
  • Daytona International Speedway
  • South Beach in Miami

When it comes to graduate programs in Healthcare Management, the state also packs a punch with some of the highest ranked in the nation. The following are the Master’s levels programs that have been accredited by the CAHME in Florida.

Florida International University

Chapman Graduate School of Business

Florida International University is designated as a top-tier research institution. It’s Miami’s first and only public research university that awards both undergraduate and graduate degrees. With a student body totaling nearly 50,000, FIU is among the 10 largest universities in the United States. According to Diverse Issues in Higher Education, Florida International University grants the most bachelor’s and master’s degrees to Hispanic students in the country. The FIU Chapman Graduate School of Business has been recognized by CNN Expansion as having the 64th best MBA programs in the world. Modern Healthcare magazine also ranked it as the 34th top business graduate school for physician executives.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Management

The MBA in Healthcare Management program is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to get leadership roles in various health services organizations. It has a strong emphasis on practical application of the concepts and theories of management. Students perfect their skills in:

  • critical thinking
  • communication
  • team building
  • ethical leadership
  • problem solving

The Healthcare MBA program is intended for working professionals who already have a minimum of four years relevant work experience. It’s accelerated to enable students to earn their degree in 18 months in Saturday-only classes without interrupting their career.

Accreditations

  • Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
  • Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Contact Information

11200 S.W. 8th St. CBC 301
Miami, FL 33199
(305) 779-7900
hcmba@fiu.edu
http://business.fiu.edu/chapman/hcmba/index.cfm

University of Central Florida

College of Health and Public Affairs

The University of Central Florida is spread across a vast 1,415-acre main campus in the home of Disneyworld at Orlando. It’s considered one of the most dynamic public universities in the world. Not only has it been ranked as the 170th best college, U.S. News and World Report ranked UCF as:

  • the 94th top public school
  • 14th up-and-coming school in the nation

It’s the second largest university in the country with more than 59,750 students. Forbes magazine has named UCF as one of the nation’s 50 most affordable colleges as well. In the College of Health and Public Affairs, the Department of Health Management and Informatics has been nationally recognized for hosting the 46th best graduate program in Healthcare Management in the United States.

Master of Science in Health Sciences – Health Sciences Administration (MSHS-HSA)

It prepares current and future health administrators to make positive contributions to the thriving healthcare industry. The MSHS-HSA program endeavors to help students:

  • understand healthcare systems
  • apply business/accounting skills
  • communicate effectively
  • manage healthcare professionals
  • demonstrate excellence in leadership

Students have the option to enroll in face-to-face or hybrid online classes. All students are required to complete a minimum 51 credit hours and an internship experience in a healthcare setting prior to completion.

Accreditations

  • Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Contact Information

Health and Public Affairs II Suite 210
4364 Scorpius Drive
Orlando, FL 32816
(407) 823-6138
HSAInfo@mail.ucf.edu
http://www.cohpa.ucf.edu/hmi/ms-health-services-administration/

University of Florida

College of Public Health and Health Professions

The University of FloridaAs is one of only 17 public land-grant universities that belong to the prestigious Association of American Universities. It’s the oldest, most comprehensive, and most academically diverse university in the state. Located about two miles away from downtown Gainesville, the UF main campus is home to more than 32,750 students. U.S. News and World Report ranks the University of Florida:

  • the 49th best college
  • 14th top public school in the nation

In the UF College of Public Health and Health Professions, the Department of Health Services Research, Management, and Policy is home to the 32nd best graduate Healthcare Management program in the country.

Master of Health Administration (MHA)

In the on-campus Master of Health Administration Program, students at the University of Florida are prepared to become highly qualified and effective managers or administrators at various health services organizations. Since the program requires students to complete a minimum of 63 credit hours, students can expect to finish the degree in two years. During the summer between the first and second year, students must actively participate in a 10 to 12-week full-time clinical internship in an approved healthcare setting in the North Central Florida region.

Accreditations

  • Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
  • Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Contact Information

1225 Center Dr. HPNP 4151
P.O. Box 100195
Gainesville, FL 32611
(352) 273-6073
lbcottler@ufl.edu
http://hsrmp.phhp.ufl.edu/academic-programs/master-of-health-administration/

University of Miami

School of Business Administration

The University of Miami is located in Southern Florida within a short distance of the Florida Keys and Everglades National Park. It’s a vibrant private research institution with more than 15,000 students in 12 distinct colleges pursuing more than 180 degree programs. UM is consistently the highest ranked school in Florida. U.S. News and World Report listed it as the 47th best college in the nation. Several of its programs have been named among the best of the best by U.S. News and World Report. It’s a member of the Graduate Management Admission Council. The UM School of Business Administration has been nationally recognized as the 91st best business school with the 46th best graduate Healthcare Management program in the United States.

Executive MBA in Health Sector Management and Policy

The Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Health Sector Management and Policy  focuses on the post-graduate educational needs of professionals already fully employed in the healthcare industry. The program emphasizes the development of skills specifically for health services:

  • technical
  • administrative
  • business
  • leadership

The MBA program follows the curricula developed by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership. It requires the completion of 48 credit hours in two years with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Since the program is designed as “lock-step,” students in each program progress together through a sequential pattern of coursework to build on their knowledge in an dynamic, intimate class environment.

Accreditations

  • Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Contact Information

1320 S. Dixie Hwy.
P.O. Box 248505
Coral Gables, FL 33124
(305) 284-4607
mba@miami.edu
http://www.bus.miami.edu/graduate-programs/executive-mba/health-management/

University of North Florida

Graduate School

The University of North Florida is situated just 15 miles west of the pristine beaches of the Atlantic Coastline. It’s a public four-year institution with more than 14,350 students on its 1,381-acre campus. U.S. News and World Report ranked UNF as the 51st best college and 20th top public school in the South. University of North Florida has also been recognized for the third straight year as a “Best Regional University” and “Best Value College” by the Princeton Review. In the Graduate School of UNF, students can engage in over 44 degree programs with a personalized feel and classes with no greater than 25 students per cohort.

Master of Health Administration (MHA)

The Master of Health Administration (MHA) is designed to meet the educational needs of students interested in administrative and management roles in the healthcare industry. The program consists of 54 credits in collaboration with the Brooks College of Health. With a rigorous curriculum, students gain expertise in:

  • Finance
  • Leadership
  • Economics
  • Information Technology
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Policy
  • Quality Management
  • Planning
  • Law
  • Human Resources

With the ideal campus location, students are given access to internship experiences at:

  • 11 hospitals
  • over 50 nursing facilities
  • several large medical group practices, including the Mayo Clinic.

Accreditations

  • Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Contact Information

Building 39 Room 4017
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 620-1000
graduatestudies@unf.edu
https://www.unf.edu/graduateschool/academics/programs/Health_Administration.aspx

University of South Florida

Department of Health Policy and Management

The University of South Florida overlooks the picturesque Tampa Bay on Florida’s west coast. It’s one of the largest public universities in the nation and among the top 50 universities for federal research expenditures. Designated in the top tier of the prestigious Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, USF is ranked as:

  • the 170th best college
  • 94th top public school
  • 14th best up-and-coming school in the nation

The Chronicle of Higher Education has also named USF as the 5th fastest growing research university. The Department of Health Policy and Management is a unique segment of the 21st best School of Public Health in the nation.

Master of Health Administration (MHA)

The Master of Health Administration (MHA) program is designed to prepare students for both public and private sector leadership positions for health service organizations nationwide. The program is strongly focused on:

  • Management Science
  • Leadership/Planning
  • Public Policies
  • Financial Management

Students who have substantial, meaningful work experience in Healthcare Administration are able to negotiate a reduced number of hours for their supervised field experience for an accelerated degree path. However, all students must complete a minimum of 56 semester credit hours.

Accreditations

  • Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Contact Information

13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MDC 56
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 974-3623
advisor@health.usf.edu
http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/catalog_current/programs/dd_mha.pdf