
Florida International University · Health Services Administration, Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) — Hybrid
Awarded degree: Master of Health Services Administration
Overview
The hybrid MHSA is a 48-credit, 18-month program with eight-week courses, half online and half in person, priced at $31,200 tuition for residents and non-residents. In the final semester students choose a capstone project or an administrative internship.
- Official program name
- Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) — Hybrid
- Awarded degree
- Master of Health Services AdministrationSource: cnhs.fiu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Program classification
- Dedicated healthcare administration degreeThe awarded degree or official major is healthcare administration or management itself (an MHA, an MS in Healthcare Management, a BS in Health Administration, a DHA).
- Pathway
- Standard pathway
- School
- Florida International University — Health Services Administration, Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health SciencesSource: cnhs.fiu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Location
- Miami, FL
- Required credits
- 48-credit programSource: cnhs.fiu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Duration
- 18 monthsSource: cnhs.fiu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
The MHSA is offered as an 18-month hybrid option and a 24-month fully online option with the same curriculum and admission requirements; the formats differ in duration, course length and tuition and are recorded separately.
Why this program is listed
Awarded degree is a Master of Health Services Administration.
Source: cnhs.fiu.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list healthcare administration bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees — dedicated and joint degrees, and (separately labelled) MBA, MPH and other degrees with an officially named healthcare administration pathway. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Academic delivery
- HybridA substantial part of the coursework meets in person and part is online.A substantial part of the coursework meets in person and part is online.Source: cnhs.fiu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Campus attendance
- Regular campus attendanceSource: cnhs.fiu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Not published
In-person requirements as published
In-person class sessions Required
Hybrid courses meet every other week during the Fall, Spring and Summer terms.
every other week
Source: cnhs.fiu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Administrative residency, internship and practical experience
Internship Optional
HSA6875 Administrative Internship in a healthcare organization under a preceptor, an elective alternative to the capstone; separate application due about two semesters before the final term.
- Published hours:
- Not published
- Placement:
- Placement arrangement not stated
- Near the student's home:
- Not stated
Applied capstone project Optional
Capstone (Master's Research Project / Integrative Capstone) on a real-world healthcare challenge, elective alternative to the internship.
- Published hours:
- Not published
- Placement:
- Placement arrangement not stated
- Near the student's home:
- Not stated
Curriculum
Academic calendar
- Hybrid courses run in FIU's 8-week mini terms during Fall and Spring.Source: cnhs.fiu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Other
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification earned as part of the curriculum at no extra cost.Source: cnhs.fiu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Admissions
- Prior degree
- RequiredBachelor's degree from an accredited institutionSource: cnhs.fiu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 3 — Minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate courseworkSource: cnhs.fiu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Prerequisite courses
- RecommendedBasic understanding of accounting, data analysis, research or statistics, economics and financeSource: cnhs.fiu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredOne- to two-page personal statementSource: cnhs.fiu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- Not requiredSource: cnhs.fiu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- TOEFL iBT
- Required — minimum 80Applicants with degrees from international universities; internet-based 80, paper-based 550.Source: cnhs.fiu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- IELTS Academic
- Required — minimum 6.5Alternative to TOEFL for applicants with degrees from international universities.Source: cnhs.fiu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Upcoming
Application deadline
December 1, 2026 · for Spring 2027
Source: cnhs.fiu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Fast Track 18-months MHSA, resident and non-resident tuition only | $31,200 | entire programSource: cnhs.fiu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $31,200 (published program total)
Comparison basis: All students — Fast Track 18-months MHSA, resident and non-resident tuition only, academic year not stated. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate
Funding
Funding classification: Funding not verified
We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable.
Scholarships, fellowships or assistantships for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation, certification and enrollment restrictions
Institutional accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Program accreditation and certification
- Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) — programmatic accreditation: accreditedProgram covered: Master of Health Services AdministrationCAHME accredits specific graduate programs, not universities. About CAHMESource: cnhs.fiu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Published enrollment restrictions (state authorization)
None recorded for this program.
International applicants
Not verified for this program.
Sources and verification
- cnhs.fiu.edu/academics/health-services-administration/index.html — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- cnhs.fiu.edu/academics/health-services-administration/programs/mhsa/curriculum/index.html — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- cnhs.fiu.edu/academics/health-services-administration/programs/mhsa/index.html — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- cnhs.fiu.edu/academics/health-services-administration/programs/mhsa/tuition-aid/index.html — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 12, 2026
- DAPIP — SACSCOC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
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