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Competencies
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The core competencies for the Master of Health Administration program are stated below. The competency model includes four domains:
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Degree Details
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College Core Courses | Credits | Pre/Co-requisites | |
PHC 6000 | Epidemiology | 3 | |
PHC 6050 | Biostatistics | 3 | |
PHC 6102 | Principles of Health Policy and Management | 3 | |
PHC 6357 | Environmental & Occupational Health | 3 | |
PHC 6410 | Social & Behavioral Sciences Applied to Health | 3 | |
Total Core Credit Hours | 15 | ||
Management and Policy | Credits | Pre/Co-requisites | |
PHC 6147 | Managing Quality in Health Care | 2 | PHC6102 |
PHC 6148 | Strategic Planning and Health Care Marketing | 3 | PHC6102 |
PHC 6151 | Health Policy and Politics | 3 | PHC6102 |
PHC 6180 | Health Services Management | 3 | PHC6102 |
PHC 6181 | Organizational Behavior in Health Services | 3 | PHC6102 |
PHC 6420 | Health Care Law, Regulation and Ethics | 3 | |
PHC 6435 | Comparative Health Insurance Systems | 3 | PHC6430 or CI |
Section Credit Hours Subtotal | 20 | ||
Finance, Economics and Decision Making Skills | Credits | Pre/Co-requisites | |
PHC 6160 | Health Care Financial Management | 3 | PHC6102, UG-Accounting |
QMB 6305 | Managerial Decision Analysis | 2 | |
PHC 6161 | Health Finance Applications | 3 | PHC6160 |
PHC 6191 | Quantitative Analysis in Health Services | 3 | PHC6050, QMB6305 |
PHC 6196 | Information Systems in Hlth Care Management | 3 | PHC6102, PHC6050 |
PHC 6430 | Health Economics | 3 | UG Microeconomics |
Section Credit Hours Subtotal | 17 | ||
Culminating Experiences | Credits | Pre/Co-requisites | |
PHC 6945 | Supervised Field Experience | 1-2 | See note #1 below |
PHC 6977 | Special Project | 3 | |
PHC 6166 | Advanced Seminar in Health Care Management | 2 | PHC6148, 6160, 6180, 6191 or ACG6025; min of 36cr completed |
Section Credit Hours Subtotal | 6 | ||
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During 2nd semester meet with advisor and begin planning field experience. See http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/academic affairs/fe/index.htm. Students with substantial work experience can negotiate a reduced number of hours with their advisor (e.g.,1 credit hour) if the student has meaningful experience (involving decision‐making) in a health care or related Organization
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Master of Health Administration (MHA) Program Mission The Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree at the University of South Florida develops students’ knowledge and skills in contemporary management methods and policy decision making, integrating a population health management approach. Students are prepared for management and leadership positions in health services and related organizations throughout the nation. The MHA degree serves early to mid-career professionals, including those seeking transition into and advancement within the health care industry, as well as well qualified recent graduates of regionally accredited undergraduate programs, or their international equivalent. |
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Important Catalog Information for Summer 2020 MatriculantsDue to the planned consolidation during the summer of 2020, of the University of South Florida, the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, and the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, into a single university with a fully aligned and integrated curriculum and a single set of academic policies and procedures, any undergraduate or graduate student who matriculates at one of the three USF institutions on or after May 18, 2020, will adhere to the curricula, policies, and procedures described in the 2020-21 USF undergraduate or graduate catalog, respectively. |
You may view the:
Program of Study
If you have questions on your program, please contact your Academic Advisor.
Current students may access their Degree Works planner (Degree Works may also be accessed from my.usf.edu or OASIS). Students may view their current progress in Archivum at usf.appiancloud.com/. (See Archivum instructions.). If you are not a current student, or want to view program requirements from a different catalog year please use these sources:
2021/22 USF catalog MHA planner or COPH catalog section
2020/21 USF catalog MHA planner or COPH catalog section
2019/20 USF catalog MHA planner or COPH catalog section
Any prior year please view the USF Graduate Catalog Archives
There may be circumstances in which a student may need to change their catalog year. This must be initiated through a discussion with your academic advisor. Details regarding USF policy on changing catalog year can be found at https://catalog.usf.edu/content.php?catoid=15&navoid=2107#students-major-degree-requirements.
Master's Progression Policy
Review the progression policy for the MPH, MHA and MSPH.
MHA Competencies
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