
University of Miami · Health Management and Policy, University of Miami Business School
Master of Health Administration
Awarded degree: Master of Health Administration
Overview
A full-time, 18-month, 40-credit MHA at the Coral Gables campus starting in August, built from 2-credit business and health care modules and ending with a capstone/internship course. Tuition is listed at $2,457 per credit hour for 2027-2028.
- Official program name
- Master of Health Administration
- Awarded degree
- Master of Health AdministrationSource: bulletin.miami.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
- Source: mbs.miami.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Location
- Coral Gables, FL
- Required credits
- Total Credit Hours 40Source: mbs.miami.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Duration
- 18 monthsSource: mbs.miami.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Start terms
- FallSource: mbs.miami.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
Why this program is listed
Awarded degree is a Master of Health Administration (bulletin title: M.H.A. in Health Management and Policy).
Source: bulletin.miami.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
- On campusClasses meet in person on campus.Classes meet in person on campus.Source: mbs.miami.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Campus attendance
- Regular campus attendance
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Full-timeSource: mbs.miami.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Administrative residency, internship and practical experience
Applied capstone project Required
HMP 650 Health Care Administration Capstone/Internship (2 credits), a capstone project working directly with a health care organization.
- Published hours:
- Not published
- Placement:
- Placement arrangement not stated
- Near the student's home:
- Not stated
Internship Optional
Opportunity to participate in an off-site internship experience.
- Published hours:
- Not published
- Placement:
- Placement arrangement not stated
- Near the student's home:
- Not stated
Curriculum
Curriculum
- Curriculum of 2-credit courses in accounting, digital transformation, finance, health care administration, public policy, statistics, quality management, human resources, strategy and marketing, plus 8 elective credits.Source: bulletin.miami.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Other
- Students can start a Champion Certification in Six Sigma.Source: mbs.miami.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Admissions
- Prior degree
- RequiredBaccalaureate degree from an accredited institutionSource: bulletin.miami.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredStatement of purpose and short-essay responsesSource: bulletin.miami.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required1 letters — At least one letter of recommendation (up to three) per the bulletin; the school's requirements page says at least 2.Source: bulletin.miami.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Résumé / CV
- RequiredCurrent resumeSource: bulletin.miami.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Interview
- RequiredInterview listed among application requirementsSource: mbs.miami.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Application fee
- Required$100 — Application fee of $100Source: mbs.miami.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tests
- GMAT
- OptionalNot mandatory for master's programs; a score can help for merit-based scholarship. The bulletin asks for GMAT/GRE with case-by-case waivers.Source: mbs.miami.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- GRE General Test
- OptionalNot mandatory for master's programs; a score can help for merit-based scholarship.Source: mbs.miami.edu · verified October 12, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students | $2,457 | per credit · 2027-2028Estimated tuition$98,280 = 40 credits × $2,457 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: mbs.miami.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $98,280 (40 credits × $2,457 per credit)
Comparison basis: All students, 2027-2028. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate
Other published fees
- Fees
- $714 per semesterMandatorySource: mbs.miami.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Funding
Funding classification: Funding not verified
We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable.
Coverdell Fellowship (Returned Peace Corps Volunteers) FellowshipCompetitive
Value of Fellowship $47,049
Eligibility: Returned Peace Corps Volunteers admitted to the MHA; on average 4 fellowships per year
Source: mbs.miami.edu · verified October 12, 2026
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 AdministrationCAHME accredits specific graduate programs, not universities. About CAHMESource: mbs.miami.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- AACSB International (AACSB) — programmatic accreditation: accreditedProgram covered: Master of Health AdministrationSource: mbs.miami.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
- bulletin.miami.edu/graduate-academic-programs/business/specialized-master-degrees/health-administrat — Official catalog / bulletin, 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
- mbs.miami.edu/graduate/find-and-compare-programs/health-administration/cost-of-attendance.html — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 12, 2026
- mbs.miami.edu/graduate/find-and-compare-programs/health-administration/coverdell-fellowship.html — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- mbs.miami.edu/graduate/find-and-compare-programs/health-administration/index.html — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- mbs.miami.edu/graduate/find-and-compare-programs/health-administration/requirements.html — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- mbs.miami.edu/undergraduate/degrees-majors-minors/bba-in-health-management.html — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
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