Serving as a health care administrator can be a challenging job.
The University of Cincinnati’s Online Health Care Administration Graduate Certificate is designed for health care professionals seeking a diverse skill set that enables them to lead the health care systems of tomorrow. Combining coursework and instruction from the College of Allied Health Sciences and the Carl H. Lindner College of Business, students can expect a dynamic curriculum created specifically for today’s health care leader.
The health care sector is a complex environment of health care systems, not-for-profit and for-profit health organizations, medical practices and urban, suburban and rural settings providing a range of health care services to inpatients and outpatients. There are many factors that contribute to an organization’s ongoing success. Health care administrators, leaders, directors and managers are responsible for the day-to-day operations providing executive leadership and oversight in policies and procedures, strategic vision and direction, finance and costs and quality of care. Health administration requires a range of knowledge, skills and competencies essential for the provision of effective health care.
Yes. The vast majority of our students work throughout their time in their academic program. It is important to assess course load and financial aid to understand how to balance school and work.
If possible, students may cut down on their work hours during a clinical portion of a program.
Most of our programs do not require onsite visits, but there is one exception. If you are interested in pursuing the Master of Science in Nursing-Nurse Midwifery, you will have 1 skills intensives that takes place on campus.
No. your degree will be conferred by the University of Cincinnati, which will also be reflected on your transcripts and degree.
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