
University of North Florida · Department of Health Administration
Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Awarded degree: Master of Health Administration
Overview
In-person, 45-credit MHA in Jacksonville with a choice of an executive skill development practicum or a thesis and a strategic management capstone; admits for fall and summer terms.
- Official program name
- Master of Health Administration (MHA)
- Awarded degree
- Master of Health AdministrationSource: unf.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: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL
- Required credits
- 45 (minimum) creditsSource: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
- Start terms
- Fall, SummerSource: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
Why this program is listed
Awarded degree is a Master of Health Administration.
Source: unf.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: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Campus attendance
- Regular campus attendance
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Full-time or Part-timeSource: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Administrative residency, internship and practical experience
Practicum Optional
Students select either HSA 6815 Practicum: Executive Skill Development or HSC 6970 Thesis (3 credits).
- Published hours:
- Not published
- Placement:
- Placement arrangement not stated
- Near the student's home:
- Not stated
Curriculum
Capstone
- HSA 6188 Capstone: Healthcare Strategic ManagementSource: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Accelerated options
- Accelerated pathway for UNF Bachelor of Health Administration students: up to 12 graduate credits may count toward the bachelor's degree.Source: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Other
- Students earn Lean Competency System (LCS) Level 1C certification and Human-Centered Design training sponsored by GuideWell/Florida Blue.Source: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Admissions
- Prior degree
- RequiredBachelor's degree in any fieldSource: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 3 — 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate studySource: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Prerequisite courses
- RequiredPrinciples of Financial Accounting and Statistics; provisional admission possible until completed in the first semesterSource: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredLetter of intent: 2-3 page personal statementSource: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required2 letters — Two letters of recommendationSource: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Résumé / CV
- RequiredResume (education, work experience, honors and memberships)Source: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Interview
- OptionalInterviews may be requested at the discretion of the departmentSource: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Application fee
- Required$30 — $30 non-refundable application feeSource: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- RecommendedApplicants without professional experience in healthcare administration are encouraged to submit GRE scores.Source: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Year not printed
Priority deadline
Mar. 1 · for Fall
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026 - Year not printed
Final deadline
Aug. 1 · for Fall
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026 - Year not printed
International applicantsInternational applicants
June 1 · for Fall
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026 - Year not printed
Application deadline
April 15 · for Summer
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| Resident (in-state) — Total Tuition and Fees for 1 Credit Hour (Florida Resident)From the university-wide rate table covering online students at this level | $493.53 | per credit · Fall 2026 - Summer 2Includes feesEstimated tuition$22,208.85 = 45 credits × $493.53 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: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Nonresident (out-of-state) — Total Tuition and Fees for 1 Credit Hour (Non-Florida Resident)From the university-wide rate table covering online students at this level | $1,126.88 | per credit · Fall 2026 - Summer 2Includes feesEstimated tuition$50,709.60 = 45 credits × $1,126.88 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: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $50,709.60 (45 credits × $1,126.88 per credit)
Comparison basis: Nonresident (out-of-state) — Total Tuition and Fees for 1 Credit Hour (Non-Florida Resident), Fall 2026 - Summer 2. 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.
Brooks College of Health graduate assistantship packages Assistantship
Eligibility: Students enrolled in Brooks College of Health graduate programs; one-year awards
Source: unf.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: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Published enrollment restrictions (state authorization)
- UNF participates in NC-SARA and FL-SARA. Official pageSource: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026
International applicants
Not verified for this program.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — SACSCOC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- unf.edu/brooks/health-administration/doctor-of-health-administration.html — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- unf.edu/brooks/health-administration/master-of-health-administration.html — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- unf.edu/brooks/scholarships/graduate-assistantships.html — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- unf.edu/catalog/programs/gr/brooks/COH-MHA-45HHAD.html — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 12, 2026
- unf.edu/controller/student-financial-services/graduate-tuition.html — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 12, 2026
- unf.edu/graduateschool/academics/programs/health-administration.html — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- unf.edu/online/students-State-Authorization.html — Official disclosure page, verified October 12, 2026
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