Online Certificate in Health Care Administration
The University of Cincinnati’s online Health Care Administration Graduate Certificate is designed for health care professionals seeking a 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.
Health Care Administration Graduate Certificate Highlights
High Quality Education
- Learn from experienced faculty with real-world expertise in healthcare leadership, policy, and organizational management, bringing current industry practices directly into the curriculum.
- Build practical skills in healthcare operations, finance, and strategic decision-making through coursework designed to reflect today’s complex healthcare systems.
- Complete a rigorous, career-relevant curriculum that emphasizes applied learning and prepares professionals to lead effectively across hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations.
Flexibility
- 100% online
- Only 12 credit hours
- Start in the fall, spring, or summer semester
Support from Application through Graduation
At UC, you’ll have a full support team behind you:
Enrollment Services Advisor: Your go-to resource during the application process
Student Success Coordinator: Helping you prepare for classes and stay on track
Access to Resources: Access to university resources that will support you through your program including online learning expectations and resources, health and wellness resources, and academic support
Prerequisites
- Bachelor Degree program from a regionally accredited institution.
- Applicants must have completed Bachelor Degree program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale).
Complete the online application and submit the application fee.
Standard Application Fees:
- $65.00 for domestic applicants to most degree programs
- $70.00 for international applicants to most degree programs
- $20.00 for domestic applicants to Graduate Certificates
- $25.00 for international applicants to Graduate Certificates
- Application fees are waived for Summer 2026 applications submitted by March 1st, 2026
- Application fees are waived for Fall 2026 applications submitted by July 1st, 2026
- Fee waivers are automatically applied for applicants who:
- are currently serving in the US armed forces
- are veterans of the US armed forces
All applicants are required to upload unofficial transcripts during the application process, showing all undergraduate and graduate course work completed, including degrees granted and dates of conferral.
Official transcripts are not required until the student has received and accepted an offer of admission from the university. Once the offer has been confirmed, the student must submit official transcripts.
Students who have received degrees from the University of Cincinnati do not need to submit official paper copies of their UC transcripts.
Transcripts can be submitted electronically or by mail. To see if your transcript(s) can be ordered electronically, visit the links below and search for your previous school(s).
- Parchment
- Please select “University of Cincinnati – Main Campus” as the recipient of your transcript.
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Please have your transcript sent directly to admissions@uc.edu.
If you do not see your past school(s) listed on either site, please contact the school(s) directly. Then, mail your sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
Please mail sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0091
Applicants should provide a reference which addresses the applicant’s academic readiness for graduate-level work, the applicant’s work ethic and habits, and the applicant’s communications and interpersonal skills.
Resume/CV of personal, professional and educational background. Applicants are strongly encouraged to highlight experience in health care.
Letter of intent or brief essay (no more than three double-spaced pages) which must include the following information: academic goals, professional objectives, work plan for completing the degree, and level of motivation for this program.
International applicants must have a minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 580 (paper version), 237 (computer), or 93 (Internet), and obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents.
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 |
April 13, 2026 July 1, 2026 |
May 11, 2026 August 24, 2026 |
The University of Cincinnati's online course fees differ depending on the program. On average, students will accrue fewer fees than students attending on-campus classes.
The one fee applied across all UC Online programs is the distance learning fee. Students living outside the state of Ohio must also pay an additional “non-resident” fee to enroll in courses at UC Online. This fee is lower than the out-of-state fee for traditional on-campus programs.
To view tuition information and program costs, visit the Online Program Fees page.
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