Health Administration (MHA)
University of South FloridaProgram Overview
The Health Administration (MHA) at University of South Florida is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Health Administration (MHA) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 21,126 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Tampa, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Administration (MHA) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Principles of Health Policy and Management
- Epidemiology
- Biostatistics I
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Social and Behavioral Sciences Applied to Health
- Strategic Planning and Healthcare Marketing
- Managing Quality in Health Care
- Health Policy and Politics
- Health Insurance and Managed Care
- Health Services Management
- Organizational Behavior in Health Services
- Health Care Law, Regulation and Ethics
- Comparative Health Insurance Systems
- Health Care Financial Management
- Managerial Decision Analysis
- Health Care Finance and Costing
- Quantitative Analysis in Health Services
- Information Systems in Health Care Management
- Health Economics I
- Students with little or no professional experience: 2 hours minimum
- Students with substantial work experience can negotiate a reduced number of hours with their advisor (e.g., 1 hour) if the student has meaningful experience (involving decision-making) in a health care or related organization
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
You need the following GMAT score:
The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to business or management schools, and is meant to test how prepared you are for a business degree programme
Meeting these criteria per se shall not be the only basis for admission.
Public health course prerequisites:
Suggested/preferred undergraduate majors: Life sciences, social sciences, business, or health professions
Prerequisite undergraduate courses: Microeconomics or equivalent (prerequisite must be completed prior to enrolling in PHC 6430 Health Economics I) and Accounting (prerequisite must be completed prior to enrolling in PHC 6160 Health Care Financial Management)
Work experience: Preferred, but not required
Minimum undergrad GPA: 3.00 upper division (may be waivedif GRE exceeds minimum subscores)
Verbal GRE Score: 50th percentile Preferred
Quantitative GRE Score: 50th percentile Preferred
In lieu of the GRE, applicants may submit a minimum GMAT score of 500 for the M.H.A.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 21,126 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 21,126 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Florida directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of South Florida
University of South Florida
Tampa, United States
public university in Tampa, Florida, United States
University Profile- Language English
