University of Florida · Department of Health Services Research, Management and Policy

Weekend Hybrid MHA

Awarded degree: Master of Health Administration

Master'sMHADedicated degree

Overview

The Weekend Hybrid MHA is a 42-credit program (24 credits online, 18 in person) for working professionals, with most coursework online and in-person weekend sessions on selected Fridays and Saturdays, typically 15 times over 21 months. Applicants need healthcare, clinical or management experience.

Official program name: Weekend Hybrid MHA
Awarded degree: Master of Health Administration
Source: phhp.ufl.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: University of Florida — Department of Health Services Research, Management and Policy
Source: phhp.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Location: Gainesville, FL
Required credits: 42 credits (24 online, 18 in-person)
Source: phhp.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Duration: 21-month program
Source: phhp.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Start terms: Fall
Source: phhp.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Teaching language: English (not separately stated)

The FAQ states CAHME accreditation for the Residential MHA only; no CAHME statement found for the Weekend Hybrid format.

Why this program is listed

Weekend Hybrid format of the Master of Health Administration with its own credits and admission requirements.

Source: phhp.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026

We 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

Coursework delivery, campus attendance, class schedule and study intensity are shown separately, each only as the university states it. “No required campus visits” appears only when official wording supports it — online coursework alone does not establish it.

Academic delivery: HybridA substantial part of the coursework meets in person and part is online.
Source: phhp.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Campus attendance: Regular campus attendance
Source: phhp.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Class schedule: Not verified
Study intensity: Part-time
Source: phhp.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026

In-person requirements as published

In-person class sessions Required
In-person weekend sessions typically held 15 times during the 21-month program on selected Fridays and Saturdays (number subject to change).
typically 15 weekends over 21 months
Source: phhp.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Administrative residency, internship and practical experience

Practical training happens at a health organization, not on campus, and is shown separately from campus attendance. Hours, who arranges the placement and whether it can be completed near home are shown only when the university publishes them.

Applied capstone project Required
HSA 6939 Capstone Seminar: comprehensive team project in a health-related organization.
Published hours:
Not published
Placement:
Placement arrangement not stated
Near the student's home:
Not stated
Source: phhp.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Curriculum

Curriculum details: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Admissions

Required, optional, waived and not-required items are shown exactly as the university states them. Anything not listed is not verified — not “not required”.

Prior degree: RequiredPrior bachelor's degree, clinical master's degree or clinical doctoral degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or equivalent
Source: phhp.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Minimum GPA: RequiredMinimum 3 — 3.0 GPA or higher
Source: phhp.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Prerequisite courses: Required9 credits of quantitative courses with a B or better, or GRE 300 with 150 quantitative
Source: phhp.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Healthcare experience: RequiredOne of: clinical doctoral/master's degree plus two years of post-graduate healthcare experience; three years of post-baccalaureate healthcare management or clinical experience; or five years of leadership/management experience in any industry (years)
Source: phhp.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Management experience: OptionalFive years of post-baccalaureate leadership/management experience in any industry satisfies the experience requirement (years); those without healthcare background take HSA 6114 first.
Source: phhp.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Recommendation letters: Required2 letters — Two letters; Weekend Hybrid applicants may replace the academic reference with a second professional reference
Source: phhp.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Application fee: Required$30 — Non-refundable application fee of $30
Source: phhp.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Tests

GRE General Test: Optional — minimum 300Alternative to 9 credits of quantitative coursework: 300 overall, 150 quantitative.
Source: phhp.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026

We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.

Start dates and deadlines

Dates are shown with the term the university printed. A past date is marked passed and is never carried into a new cycle.

Application deadline
June 1, 2027 · for Fall 2027
Source: phhp.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Upcoming

Tuition and fees

Each amount keeps its student category, academic year and basis. Per-credit, per-term and whole-program figures are not comparable with each other, and tuition is not the full cost of attendance.

Tuition for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Funding

Scholarships, assistantships, fellowships, tuition discounts and employer support exactly as the university publishes them. Competitive awards are not guaranteed; loans must be repaid and are not scholarships. Tuition and scholarships guide

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

Separate questions: is the institution accredited, is this specific program accredited or certified (CAHME for graduate healthcare management programs, AUPHA certification for undergraduate programs), and does the university publish restrictions on who can enroll?

Institutional accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026

Program accreditation and certification

CAHME accreditation not verified for this program. Institutional accreditation does not imply it.

Published enrollment restrictions (state authorization)

None recorded for this program.

International applicants

Not verified for this program.

Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the official pages below. Last 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
phhp.ufl.edu/academics/masters-programs/mha/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
phhp.ufl.edu/academics/masters-programs/mha/how-to-appy/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
phhp.ufl.edu/academics/masters-programs/mha/mha-frequently-asked-questions/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
phhp.ufl.edu/academics/masters-programs/mha/weekend-hybrid-mha/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
phhp.ufl.edu/admissions/applications-and-deadlines/ — Official admissions page, verified October 12, 2026

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