Healthcare Administration, Certificate
About
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration is an option for current graduate students in the OU Master of Business Administration program as well as for anyone who has earned an MBA degree from any institution. The graduate certificate program develops a deeper understanding of practices and policies within the healthcare sector for those who wish to use
their MBA degree in a healthcare setting.
MBA students who pursue the certificate program will join with the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) students in learning the precepts of healthcare administration. The crosscurriculum partnership of this certificate enables the Price College of Business graduate students to utilize pre-existing courses to meet the demands set by the growing healthcare
industry.
Cost
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are enrolled in the prescribed courses and to pay tuition and fees at the time designated by the Bursar's Office. Details regarding tuition/fee charges and collection are available from the Bursar's Office.
Admissions
The Hudson College of Public Health at the University of Oklahoma Health is the only CEPH- accredited school of public health in Oklahoma. Our accredited programs focus on applied public health, and our graduates emerge as healthcare leaders with a strong foundation in various disciplines. Explore our programs and start your journey toward a rewarding career in public health
At OU's Hudson College of Public Health, admission opens the door to a dynamic academic journey. Our accredited programs, backed by cutting-edge research and hands-on experiences, nurture future health leaders. Explore the intersection of theory and practice in public health at OU, where your potential meets purpose.
To learn more about the application process, please visit the application information on the Hudson College of Public Health webpage.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| HAP 5453 | U.S. Health Care Systems | 3 |
| Selective Courses | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Health Economics | ||
| Managed Care and Integrated Systems | ||
| Financial Management of Health Service Organization | ||
| Health Information Systems | ||
| Health Care Quality Management | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
The required number of credit hours equals 12. All students enrolled in the certificate program must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or greater in order to complete the program and receive the certificate.
Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Current enrollment in OU MBA program or graduate of OU MBA program.
- Grade point average of 3.0 or above calculated using the upper-division coursework of the bachelor’s degree.
- Proof of language proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL score of 88 or above.