Program Overview

Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA)

The Master of Health Services Administration program prepares driven, forward-thinking students to become leaders in one of today's most dynamic industries. Healthcare is evolving rapidly, with new technologies, shifting patient needs, and complex organizational challenges demanding professionals who can navigate change with confidence. Our MHSA program empowers you with the knowledge and skills to do exactly that.

Program Overview

As a student, you'll gain the tools to improve healthcare operations, advance health equity, and guide organizations through meaningful transformation. You'll learn to blend business strategy with health sciences insight, positioning yourself as an invaluable contributor to innovation across the healthcare system.

Program at a Glance

• Program Duration: 18-24 months
• Format: Hybrid and fully online
• Tuition:
  • Hybrid Program Option: $31,200
  • Fully Online Option: $36,000
• Application Deadlines:
  • Fall 2026: August 1, 2026
  • Spring 2027: December 1, 2026

High Earning Potential

The National average for Graduates with a Master of Health Administration (MHSA) earn an average national salary of $117,160, reflecting strong financial return on investment.

Strong Job Demand

Employment for medical and health services managers is projected to grow 32% from, far outpacing the average across all occupations.

Administrative Residency Placement

Gain hands-on experience and advance your career through our Program's Administrative Residency within one of South Florida's largest healthcare networks.

Choose Your Learning Track

You have a choice in the academic experience you want to engage in for your MHSA studies:

• Online MHSA: Offered solely through the FIU ONLINE platform and designed with the working professional in mind, the Online MHSA reflects the highly technological environment associated with the field.
• Fast Track 18-months MHSA: We designed our Fast Track 18-months program for students to master the combination of technological and management skills with interpersonal collaborations that define health management at the highest levels. Each course is evenly split between online content delivered through FIU Online and on-campus classroom learning.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Included for all MHSA students at no extra cost, our Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training gives you practical, proven tools to improve healthcare quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes. As healthcare organizations face challenges like long wait times, shifting resources, and evolving regulations, certified problem-solvers are in high demand, giving you a strong competitive edge.

Certification Details

In this 32-hour training, you will:

• Select a meaningful improvement project
• Apply the DMAIC methodology to achieve results
• Receive support to ensure project success
• Present your outcomes to demonstrate real-world impact

Program Competencies and Mission

The program is designed to equip students with the competencies necessary to succeed in the field of health services administration, guided by a clear mission, vision, and values that emphasize excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care.