Post-Baccalaureate Health Administration Certificate

Overview
Advance your healthcare career with our 100% online graduate certificate in Health Services Administration.

Gain a strong foundation in managing healthcare delivery organizations and position yourself for leadership roles. Plus, the credits you earn in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Services Administration are fully transferable to Xavier’s Executive Master of Health Services Administration (EMHSA) program.

Admission

Applications are accepted throughout the year. Applicants are notified of the admission decision as soon as possible.

Start Date: Fall Semester Only

Applicants to the Certificate in Health Services Administration must meet the following requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • Minimum of one year of healthcare experience
  • Free Online Application
  • Official Transcript
    • One official transcript directly from all colleges or universities that you have attended for any undergraduate and graduate course work. Applicants must have a degree from a regionally accredited university. Send transcripts to:
      • Xavier University
        ATTN: Admission Processing Center
        3800 Victory Parkway
        Cincinnati, OH 45207-5131
      • For electronic transcripts, send to:
        xuadmit@xavier.edu
  • 1 Letter of Recommendation
    • One letter of recommendation from your current or former supervisor.
  • Current Resume
    • Resume must indicate one or more years of healthcare experience, or similar.
  • Statement of Intent
    • The statement should address your career aspirations and how the certificate will assist you in achieving them. The length should be 500 – 750 words.

Due to state regulations regarding the delivery of distance education, as well as requirements of each individual state board of nursing, Xavier is not currently able to accept applications from all states into all of its online programs.

View the complete list of approved states on the State Authorization page. Students must reside and complete practicum hours in approved states only.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition

  • MHSA..............$739

Fees

  • Student ID Fee..............$15
  • Graduate Student Association Fee, degree-seeking full-time..............$15 (per semester)
  • Graduate Student Association Fee, degree-seeking part-time..............$10 (per semester)
The amounts listed are for the 2026-2027 academic year, and include classes from Fall 2026 through Summer 2027. Tuition cost is per credit hour unless otherwise stated.
For the full, official listing, please visit xavier.edu/costs.
Xavier University reserves the right to correct any computational or clerical errors.
100%
Online Format
12
Credit Hours

Why Choose Xavier Online?

You'll get more from your online education, from the personal attention of faculty to rigorous courses taught in the Jesuit Catholic tradition.

100% Online Flexibility

This program was designed for busy professionals. Earn your credentials without stepping away from your career.

Jesuit Values

Experience an education rooted in Cura Personalis (care for the whole person) and a commitment to changing the world for the better.

Small Classes, Big Impact

Benefit from personalized attention from faculty who are active practitioners in the field.

Curriculum (12 credit hours)

Our 12 credit hour Health Administration Certificate is designed to fit the schedule of working professionals while ensuring you meet the highest academic standards.
Develop essential managerial and teamwork skills for health services administrators
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the history, current state, and future of healthcare delivery systems in the US, including reimbursement models. 3 credits.
Choose two of the following elective courses:
  • HESA 519 – Strategic Management & Marketing in Healthcare: Learn to formulate organizational mission, assess external environments, and implement effective strategies. 3 credits.
  • HESA 534 – Health Analytics and Decision Support: Explore the theory, technology, and practical application of information systems in healthcare. 3 credits.
  • HESA 552 – Revenue Cycle Management and Health Insurance: Examine healthcare reimbursement, Medicare, commercial insurance, and the shift to value-based purchasing. 3 credits.
  • HESA 555 – Applications in Healthcare Finance: Learn the principles and techniques used in healthcare financial management, with a focus on capital acquisition. 3 credits.
  • HESA 559 – Healthcare Project Administration: Gain the skills to effectively plan, organize, lead, and manage projects in healthcare settings. 3 credits.
  • HESA 578 – Health Economics and Policy: Analyze resource allocation, health service provision, and the impact of public and private policies. 3 credits.
  • HESA 582 – Ethics and Law in Healthcare: Understand the legal and ethical climate of healthcare institutions and explore contemporary issues. 3 credits.
Seamless Transition to Master’s Degree
All 12 credit hours earned in the certificate program are fully transferable to Xavier’s Executive Master of Health Services Administration (EMHSA) program, providing a streamlined pathway to further your education.
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