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The EMHA curriculum is a cross section of business disciplines. EMHA courses are packed with the latest health administration-specific content focused on finance, law and policy, organizational behavior, quality management, information systems and administrative operations for those in leadership positions or seeking career advancement into leadership.

The Executive MHA degree in FAU's College of Business is fully accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Upon completion of the Executive MHA program, you will have earned a Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree.

• College of Business AACSB accreditation
• Flexible scheduling:
  • On-campus program meets every third Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM
• Dedicated state-of-the-art Executive Education facility
• Courses taught by world-class faculty
• Earn your Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, included in our Healthcare Operations course.
• Complete in 15 months without work interruption
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals
• Immersive Leadership Boot Camp experience offered every Spring semester.

The program allows participants to continue their professional responsibilities while earning a regionally-accredited MHA degree as full-time graduate students. Each class begins and progresses through the program as a group, sharing the same sequence of classes and educational experiences.

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; no business prerequisites are required
• GPA approximately 3.0 or higher over the last 60 undergraduate credits
• Four years healthcare field work experience preferred
• GMAT/GRE exam scores are not required for qualified applicants

On-Campus Program Spring 2027 in Boca Raton: Click to start/return to your Supplemental Application

Item 1: Submit Current Resume
Current resume with three academic or professional references on last page including: reference name, title, company, contact information.

Item 2: Submit Unofficial Transcript(s) or Unofficial Transcript Evaluation
Upload your unofficial transcript(s) from your bachelor’s program or transcript evaluation (this step is NOT required for Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵgraduates). If you only have an official copy of your transcripts or evaluation, please mail them to our office (listed below). Graduates of a foreign college who have completed an academic program equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree are required to submit a course-by-course and GPA evaluation from a foreign credentials evaluation service that is a member of .

Item 3: Submit Statement of Purpose
In no more than one (1) page double-spaced, summarize your future career goals and how a Master of Health Administration will help you achieve these goals.

Item 4: Submit Letters of Recommendation
The supplemental application includes a "Recommendations" tab with space to enter email addresses corresponding to your recommenders (two letters recommended). If email addresses are entered, please notify your recommenders that they can expect a request from you - via email - containing a link to our database. Alternatively, upload scanned letters of recommendation. Recommenders should be academic (professor, instructor) or professional (colleague, manager, associate) and can be a subset of your references. The letter should address your work ethic, preparedness for graduate studies, how the degree would help you advance your profession, etc. A one-page document composed of 2-3 paragraphs will suffice for this requirement for each letter. 

Non-native speakers of English must provide evidence of proficiency in English from: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Duolingo. Please note, applicants are responsible for making arrangements to schedule the test(s). 

The minimum College of Business requirements

• TOEFL is 600 for the Paper-Based Test and 100 for the Internet Based Test (FAU's school code is 5229)
• IELTS is a band score of 7.0
• Duolingo exam is 110

Here is the official Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵregulation on English Language Proficiency

Regulation 4.009. Non-Native speakers of English are not required to submit proof of English language proficiency if they meet one of the following:

• Completion of at least three years of secondary education from a high school based in a country where English is the majority native-speaking language, or where English is the primary language of instruction starting in the primary grades.
• Completion of at least three years of secondary education from a high school based in the United States or abroad with full curriculum of instruction in English.
• Completion of at least sixty (60) post-secondary credits or an associate degree or higher from a U.S. regionally accredited postsecondary institution or from a recognized post-secondary institution abroad with full curriculum of instruction in English

Leadership Bootcamp Requirement

The Leadership Boot Camp course is a one-credit immersive experience offered during the program, typically in the Spring semester. The bootcamp is designed to teach critical leadership skills through practical experience, preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of providing quality healthcare in the 21st century. By inviting a cadre of industry leaders form multiple healthcare disciplines, you will be exposed to current information, trends, and expertise from professionals who are leading the way in their respective healthcare settings.

Communication Strategies for Business Professionals (GEB 6217) 3 credits
This course focuses on a semester-long project that links writing and speaking strategies to (1) critical thinking for problem analysis/solution and persuasive proposals and (2) research for decision making.

Introduction to Health Care Systems (HSA 6103) 3 credits
Introduces students to the field of health services administration and to the responsibilities of managers of health care organizations. Includes the analysis of both the history and the structure of health delivery systems.

Healthcare Finance (HSA 6175) 3 credits
Students are introduced to the public and private sources of payment for health care in the U.S. Includes Medicare, Medicaid, managed care options and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Organizational Behavior in Healthcare (HSA 6118) 3 credits
Study of internal operations of healthcare organizations varying from hospitals to nursing homes, outpatient clinics, and assisted living facilities. Examine issues such as physician credentialing, utilization review, quality of clinical care, and accreditation of services.

Planning and Marketing in Healthcare (HSA 6108) 3 credits
Study of the rapidly evolving U.S. healthcare market and its impact on the structure and functions of healthcare organizations. Examines changing patient demographics such as population aging, technological developments in such areas as pharmaceuticals, and government regulation of patient care.

Health Policy (HSA 6152) 3 credits
An examination of the process of formulating and implementing health policy. Emphasis is on the utilization of health services research in the policy formulation process at the federal level.

Health Law (HSA 6425) 3 credits
A comprehensive examination of health law issues affecting healthcare providers. Reviews case law decisions, statutes, and regulations involving such issues as patient care liability, malpractice, workmen's compensation, and legal responsibilities of health professionals.

Quality Management in Healthcare (HSA 6385) 3 credits
This course is an introduction to Healthcare Management in Healthcare. It provides healthcare students the knowledge and skills that form the foundational platform of dependable, high quality job performance required by members of healthcare teams in various healthcare settings. Other major topics include: utilization management, risk management, case management, and reliability science.

Healthcare Operations (HSA 6937) 3 credits
This course provides a foundation on which to develop such competencies. The course introduces students to fundamental Operations Management principles in the healthcare services context. Students will learn to recognize, diagnose, design, and apply operations concepts to create new and improve existing delivery systems. These concepts include operations strategy, process management, lean six sigma quality, patient satisfaction, patient safety, supply chain management, and innovation.

Intro to Business Analytics and Big Data (ISM 6404)
This course provides an understanding of the business intelligence and business analytics processes and techniques used in transforming data into knowledge and value in organizations. Students also develop skills in analyzing data using generally available tools, e.g., Excel.

• Courses are every third weekend Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM
• Complete your EMHA program with only 44 class days on campus
• 30 credit hours
• $1,000 per credit hour, total of $30,000 for the full degree.
• Full-Service, all-inclusive
• Tuition is the same for Florida Residents, Out-of-State Residents & International Students.

Tuition and program fees include:

• Tuition, Textbooks, Parking Decal, Student ID, Refreshments and Snacks, Graduation Cap and Gown and Graduation Banquet
• Guaranteed schedule for the entire program
• View recorded classes as needed
• Access to non-degree workshops and seminars
• Full-service program support for all your needs
• Dedicated Program Advisor
• Support Staff Open Door Policy
• Self Pay? We offer a convenient payment plan.

On-Campus Executive MHA Schedule

The Executive MHA On-Campus program starts every spring (January) and fall (August) semester at the Boca Raton Campus.

Courses are held every third weekend on Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM, with breaks between semesters.

The EMHA program is a cohort-based program and students will progress through the program together as a group. The pace and intensity of the program are balanced to provide students with optimal opportunities to assimilate knowledge.

A variety of learning methods are employed throughout the program. Case studies, problem-solving discussions, team presentations, individual study, lectures, visual presentations, guest speakers, and assigned readings are regularly used. Students also complete research and analytical studies to develop strategic thinking abilities. 

One of the strongest attributes of the Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Professional and Executive MBA is the highly esteemed and experienced faculty. Classes are taught using a balanced blend of case-studies, real-world examples and strong academic theories, making the crucial real-time link between the classroom and industry.

The faculty members in the Program are selected from the nearly 90 full-time faculty in the College of Business. Selection criteria include excellence in teaching, consulting, research, and publication.

Earned doctoral degrees from the nation's most prestigious AACSB accredited universities, such as Harvard, Wharton School, Northwestern, MIT, Columbia, Chicago, NYU, and Michigan;

Consulted with Fortune 500 firms, small businesses, and government; published numerous texts and articles in leading academic business journals, such as: Accounting Review, Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory, Accounting Horizons, Journal of Accounting Research, Financial Review, Financial Management, Journal of Financial Research, Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Retailing, Journal of Consumer Marketing, International Marketing Review, Journal of Business Research, Public Opinion Quarterly, Columbia Journal of World Business, International Business Studies.

Published articles in the most widely recognized practitioner-oriented business and trade journals such as: Harvard Business Review, Journal of Accountancy, Business Horizons, Long Range Planning, Marketing News, American Demographics, The CPA Journal, Journal of Taxation, Financial Executive, Banker's Magazine, Bank Marketing, Productions and Inventory Management, The Financial Planner, The Personnel Administrator, The Development Journal.

Faculty teach in the Professional MBA Program because they are interested in the practical world of business and appreciate its emerging opportunities and difficulties. They see great needs in business and society for more effective managers and are excited about exchanging ideas during lively discussions with future business and government leaders. In short - they enjoy the special challenges of teaching working adult students!

Faculty from other universities may at times participate in the Professional and Executive MBA Programs for their special insights and unique skills/knowledge. Guest speakers from industry and government may also be invited to lecture.