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Health Administration Certificate

Heighten your managerial skills in the fast-growing and rapidly changing health care profession.

Nationally ranked top 5 certificate program in healthcare management. UND's flexible program is designed for working professionals wanting to take courses either on campus or fully online. You'll expand your credentials while keeping your current job — allowing you to apply your new skills immediately.

Program type:
Certificate - Graduate
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
1-2 years
Credit hours:
9

Why earn a healthcare administration certificate?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
May 15* | Aug. 1
Spring:
Oct. 15* | Dec. 1

*Priority deadline

The Health Administration graduate certificate is designed for professionals with diverse backgrounds already in the health care industry or those ready to begin a health care career.

Through this program that can be taken on campus, online or in a hybrid format, you'll take on challenges including:

  • The evolution of health systems and the organizational challenges of administration from human resources to management in times of scarce resources.
  • Historic and contemporary trends in health care delivery in the United States, including cost-containment issues, access to health care and efforts to reform.
  • Aspects of the law related to health care delivery such as compliance, liability and bioethics.
  • The economy of health care as a driving force of health care policy in America.

Apply your graduate certificate coursework to our on-campus or online Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.).

Online Graduate Certificate in Health Administration

  • Designed for working professionals who need a flexible program to complete on their schedule. Take classes on campus, online or in a hybrid format.

  • Benefit from faculty who pride themselves on being a "teaching department," while they maintain active research interests.

  • Experience strong one-on-one interaction with instructors who are committed to online learning and are available to answer your questions by phone or email.

What can I do with a health administration certificate?

The Health Administration graduate certificate is an ideal way to strengthen your skills, confidence and credentials. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, job opportunities are strong for applicants with work experience in the health care field and strong business management skills.

The majority of health care executives and administrators work in:

  • Hospitals
  • Physicians offices
  • Nursing /residential care facilities

Other health care administrators work in:

  • Home health care services
  • Federal government health care facilities
  • Outpatient care centers
  • Insurance carriers
  • Community care facilities for the elderly

Health Administration Certificate Courses

POLS 552. Health Policy. 3 Credits.

This course examines historic and contemporary trends in health care delivery in the United States. Emphasis is placed on addressing health care cost-containment issues; access to health care and, recent efforts to invoke broadly based systemic reforms of the U.S. health care system.

POLS 551. Health Administration and Organization. 3 Credits.

The evolution of health systems and their organizational challenges of administration from human resources to management in times of scarce resources are explored. Specific attention is devoted to Financial Management, Managerial and Fund Accounting, Medicare, Medicaid, Fiscal Intermediaries and Managed Care, and Organizations in Decline.

POLS 593. Problems in Political Science and Public Administration. 1-3 Credits.

Prior approval of instructor required before enrollment. Students study special topics under the direction and supervision of a member of the staff. Prerequisite: Prior approval of instructor required before enrollment. Repeatable to 6 credits.

PH 504. Planning & Management to Promote Health. 3 Credits.

This course introduces students to the field of public health and develops their appreciation of the unique and important role of public health in promoting health and preventing disease and disability in communities and populations; their understanding of the principles of population health; and their knowledge of how public health functions today, including its organization, financing, policy priorities, and core functions in the United States and other countries. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MPH degree program or certificate or consent from instructor. F.

POLS 537. Program Evaluation. 3 Credits.

This course introduces students to the theories and concepts of program evaluation used to analyze the effectiveness of public programs and enhance decision-making. Students will be introduced to the principal theories and techniques in the field and develop understanding of the benefits and trade-offs of each. In addition, students will develop practical skills through the development of a detailed evaluation design and plan for implementation. S.

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