The Healthcare Administration Certificate Program at The College of St. Scholastica is designed for healthcare professionals at all levels who may have taken on clinical and/or organizational management leadership roles or serve in healthcare organizations who recognize the need to manage the emerging challenges and changes in the business of the healthcare system.
The Healthcare Administration Certificate Program is a collaboration provided through the Stender School of Leadership, Business and Professional Studies Masters in Healthcare Administration and Health Information Management programs. The certificate helps students develop the capabilities necessary to respond to rapid change in the unpredictable healthcare environment. Graduates will become innovative leaders who collaborate across disciplines to improve healthcare outcomes for patients and populations. The Healthcare Administration Certificate Program aligns with The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) 2022 Healthcare Executive Leadership Competencies which are categorized into six critical domains:
- Change Leadership
- Management
- Communication and Collaboration
- Innovation
- Strategic and Business Planning Skills and Knowledge
- Professionalism, Integrity, Ethics and Social Responsibility
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Requirements
Students must achieve the following program requirements for all courses listed under Program Requirements and Program Required Courses for the Healthcare Administration certificate.
Program Requirements
Certificate Credits: 15
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum Grade: B
Program Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIM 6524 | Strategic Management in Health | 3 |
| MHA 6010 | Health Services Leadership | 3 |
| MHA 6351 | Healthcare Administration | 3 |
| MHA 6355 | Healthcare Finance I | 3 |
| MHA 6777 | Topics in Healthcare Administration (Healthcare Quality and Safety) | 3 |
| or HIM 6508 | Healthcare Data Analytics | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Degree Requirements
To graduate from The College of St. Scholastica, graduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements.
Minimum GPA: 3.0