Program Overview
Elevate your career with our Healthcare Administration Certificate online
Grow your career options and open the door to leadership in large and small healthcare organizations with the Certificate in Healthcare Administration online from Avila University. Gain a deep understanding of the healthcare system's segments and how they deliver services effectively and use these insights to tackle today’s complex healthcare challenges.
Learn how to analyze current trends and emerging issues and develop the foresight to make strategic decisions that drive positive change in the healthcare industry. With a strong emphasis on practical applications, this certificate equips you with the tools and expertise to succeed in medical office management and health services administration.
In this certificate program, you will:
- Increase your understanding of the various segments of the healthcare industry and how their services are delivered effectively
- Analyze contemporary issues and trends in healthcare
- Increase your understanding of the various segments of the healthcare industry and how their services are delivered effectively
- Analyze contemporary issues and trends in healthcare
Career opportunities in healthcare administration:
- Healthcare Administrator/Manager
- Practice Manager
- Population Health Manager
- Healthcare Administrator/Manager
- Practice Manager
- Population Health Manager
Also available:
Avila University offers a variety of certificate programs online. If you’re interested in pursuing a master’s degree, all credit hours from the Certificate – Healthcare Administration transfer to our online MBA - Healthcare Administration.
Tuition
Work pay-by-the-course tuition into your budget readily
The Certificate – Healthcare Administration online program tuition is the same affordable, pay-as-you-go rate for all U.S. residents. Fees are included in the total tuition, and financial aid may be available.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Administration Certificate | $500 | $1,500 | $4,500 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Plan your journey with these important dates and deadlines
Ideal for working professionals, the Healthcare Administration Certificate online, features 8-week courses and multiple start dates each year so you can begin at the time that works best for you.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 2025 | 1/6/25 | 1/2/25 | 1/2/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/6/25 | 3/2/25 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 2 2025 | 3/3/25 | 2/26/25 | 2/26/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/3/25 | 5/4/25 | 8 weeks |
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Ready to take the next steps toward earning your next degree?
Admissions
Discover what it takes for admission
You can find all requirements for admission to the Avila online Healthcare Administration Certificate below.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- No GRE or GMAT required
In order to be eligible to receive a Certificate – Healthcare Administration from Avila University, you must have the following:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- GPA requirements for unconditional admission: 2.75 cumulative grade point average at the completion of the undergraduate degree
- GPA requirements for conditional admission: 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the completion of the undergraduate degree
- Students admitted conditionally must achieve a 3.0 GPA on the first nine credits in their program of study
- Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended
Submit all official transcripts to:
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64145
Courses
Take a look at the course offerings for the online Healthcare Administration Certificate
In order to earn the graduate certificate in healthcare administration online, you will complete three courses for a total of 9 credit hours. There are no leveling courses or prerequisites required.
Course objectives:
- Examination of critical components of the health care system in the United States enables students to appreciate the historical context, develop an understanding of the complexities of the current health care system, and form a basis for future evaluation and effective managerial action
- Study of the utilization, financing, provision, and oversight of health care services enables students to explore and develop a comprehensive framework for effective analyses, decision making, and implementation strategies
Course objectives:
- Students will develop a framework for understanding management and how it occurs in the health services environment as well as managerial tools and techniques useful in this environment
- Students will learn and apply systematic analyses to identify, evaluate, and solve problems specific to HSOs/HSs
Course objectives:
- Focus on three key elements of improving access, controlling costs, and ensuring quality
- Emphasize the most recent developments in the field through practical and insightful examination of research and practice
