Master of Health Services Administration

Students interested in a graduate health services administration degree -please contact Dr. Nancy Borkowski at nborkows@fiu.edu for information regarding FIU's College of Business' Professional MBA in Healthcare Management program.

The Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) program provides professional education for management careers in health services organizations. Formal studies stress a basic foundation of professional knowledge, skills and competencies in management, planning, analytic and policy functions of health services administration. Since these studies provide a professional emphasis, the Program utilizes a variety of local hospitals, long-term care facilities, mental health programs, multi-institution corporations, emergency medical systems, health maintenance organizations, community health centers, and related public health and private agencies to give students supervised field experiences and a ‘practical laboratory’ for operational research in health service administration.

The goal of the MHSA program is to prepare students for professional roles and advancement based on the completion of a current and relevant program of study which includes the knowledge of theories, analytical methods and managerial skills necessary in the field of health services administration. The program seeks to instill respect, values and ethics appropriate for delivering healthcare services and for business and clinical decision-making.

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Master of Public Health with a Specialization in Health Policy and Management (HPM)

The Master of Public Health with a specialization in HPM focuses on broad issues in health policy and management for individuals entering the field of Public Health.

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Bachelor of Health Services Administration

The Bachelor of Health Services Administration (BHSA) prepares students for entry-level management positions in health services delivery organizations. The program provides professional education for administrative positions in various healthcare settings. The degree also prepares individuals for graduate study in Health Services Administrationt and related fields.

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Minor in Health Services Administration

A minor is available to baccalaureate degree students interested in acquiring knowledge and skills in health services administration as an additional component of their educational experience. The minor consists of five courses, two required courses which expose students to an overview of the healthcare system and healthcare management. Following this foundation, students may choose three elective courses in areas of their interest.

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Graduate Certificate in Health Services Administration

The graduate certificate in Health Services Administration is designed to assist individuals to advance in a profession or career related to health services administration or public health. The graduate certificate program requires the completion of 18 graduate credits.

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