OU MBA/Healthcare Administration Certificate
About
The MBA Healthcare Administration certificate is a collaboration between the Price College of Business and OU’s College of Public Health. Both colleges recognize the importance of strategically combining business and healthcare education as we proceed further into the 21st century. Courses will be taught by Masters of Healthcare (MHA) faculty.
Topics covered include:
- Theories and principles of healthcare administration
- Present and historical practices
- Healthcare Operations
- Financing Healthcare
- Government’s role in effecting healthcare
- Gaining and giving value to and from patients
- The effects of technology on health
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 | ||
| Certificate students may also choose from other HAP course offerings towards Elective Course Requirements | ||
| 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.