This certificate will begin in 2025-26. Students interested in studying health administration in 2024-25 are encouraged to consider the Health Administration: Policy and Organization certificate.
What You'll Learn
This certificate program will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage finances, ensure quality healthcare delivery, and assess outcomes within public sector and non-profit healthcare organizations. You will learn about financial management, quality management, risk assessment and evidence-based practice, with an emphasis on practical application in diverse healthcare settings.
You will:
- Explore financial management, managerial accounting and reimbursement processes for public sector and non-profit healthcare organizations
- Learn strategies for budget creation, financial decision-making and contract management
- Gain expertise in quality management, including healthcare outcome assessment and regulatory compliance
- Learn advanced measurement and evaluation methods, including evidence-based practices and healthcare certification adaptation for specific clinic and agency needs
Students who do not have substantial health administration experience are encouraged to complete the Health Administration: Policy and Organization Certificate before beginning coursework in this certificate.
Certificate Coursework
This certificate consists of 12 undergraduate credits that should be taken in sequential order.
Health Administration: Finance and Budgeting - Fall Quarter, 4 credits
Health Administration: Quality Management - Winter Quarter, 4 credits
Health Administration: Advanced Topics in Measurement and Evaluation - Spring Quarter, 4 credits
Learn more about courses in the Academic Catalog