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.
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: 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.
ATTN: Admission Processing Center
3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45207-5131
xuadmit@xavier.edu
View the complete list of approved states on the State Authorization page. Students must reside and complete practicum hours in approved states only.
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)
For the full, official listing, please visit xavier.edu/costs.
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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.
This program was designed for busy professionals. Earn your credentials without stepping away from your career.
Experience an education rooted in Cura Personalis (care for the whole person) and a commitment to changing the world for the better.
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.- 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.