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Curriculum Structure & Format

The Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) is a 48-credit program designed to prepare you for leadership roles in healthcare. You can complete the program in the format that fits your schedule.

Both formats follow the same curriculum, so you’ll gain the same knowledge and skills no matter which option you choose.

Hybrid Course Schedule

Hybrid MHSA courses meet every other week during the Fall and Spring terms, giving you a consistent and flexible schedule. Course dates and offerings may change based on the Academic Calendar or program updates.

MHSA Hybrid Schedule — Fall
DayTime
TuesdaysCourse 1: 5 - 7:40 p.m. (Fall A)
Course 2: 7:50 – 10:30 p.m. (Fall A)
Course 3: 5 - 7:40 p.m. (Fall B
ThursdaysCourse 2: 7:50 – 10:30 p.m. (Fall B)
MHSA Hybrid Schedule — Spring
DayTime
MondaysCourse 1: 5 - 7:40 p.m. (Spring A)
Course 2: 7:50 – 10:30 p.m. (Spring A)
Course 3: 5 - 7:40 p.m. (Spring B
WednesdaysCourse 2: 7:50 – 10:30 p.m. (Spring B)

Curriculum Core Areas

The MHSA program’s 48-credit curriculum is organized into three core areas to help you build skills and prepare for leadership in healthcare:

  • Foundation Courses
  • Health Services Administration Core Courses
  • Integrative Coursework

Visit the University Catalog for complete course details

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MHSA Culminating Experiences

 

  • HSA6977 – Master’s Research Project

    The Master’s Research Project is a capstone experience where you explore a healthcare administration topic in depth. With guidance from faculty, you’ll design and complete a project focused on a healthcare organization, a community setting or publicly available data. This experience lets you apply the knowledge and skills you’ve gained throughout the program.

  • HSA6875 – Administrative Residency

    The Administrative Residency is a hands-on capstone experience that lets you work directly in a healthcare organization under the supervision of experienced professionals. You’ll gain exposure to daily operations and build practical skills in planning, problem-solving and decision-making in a real-world environment.

    You can contact the Clinical Education Coordinator for questions about the Administrative Residency program or reach out to the Academic Support Services Coordinator for additional guidance.

    Administrative Residency Contacts

    Tina Yeung, Ph.D.
    Program Director
    tyeung@fiu.edu

    Kaitlyn N. Saari
    Sr. Program Coordinator
    ksaari@fiu.edu

    Administrative Residency Application Deadlines
    Residency SemesterApplication DeadlineEligibility Deadline
    FallMay 1July 1
    SpringSeptember 1November 1
    SummerJanuary 1March 1

The MHSA program offers two culminating experiences in your final semester. You can choose between HSA6977 – Master’s Research Project, which investigates a real-world healthcare challenge, or HSA6875 – Administrative Residency, which provides hands-on experience in a healthcare organization.

Both options are electives, allowing you to select the experience that best aligns with your interests and career goals.

When you enter the MHSA program, you’ll sign an Automatic Registration Agreement to indicate your preferred culminating experience.

If you choose the Administrative Residency, you’ll also need to complete a separate application, due two semesters before your final term.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

As part of the MHSA curriculum, you’ll earn a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification at no extra cost. This nationally recognized credential gives you a competitive edge from day one.

Lean Six Sigma is a proven problem-solving method used by leading healthcare organizations to reduce waste, cut wait times and improve healthcare quality. As a certified Green Belt, you’ll be prepared to lead real, measurable improvements in healthcare settings.

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