Online Graduate Certificate – Healthcare Administration
Broaden your scope as a versatile leader in the management of quality health care services.
Program Overview
Learn more about the online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration at EWU
Enhance your leadership credentials while preparing for career advancement in the rapidly evolving health care sector with a Graduate Certificate – Healthcare Administration online from Eastern Washington University.
In this 100 percent online program, you will study the direct applications of law, human resources, finance, governance, and business intelligence in contemporary health systems. Plus, when you’re ready, you can apply all credits from this certificate program toward an online MBA in Healthcare Administration that empowers you with comprehensive business skills in finance, accounting, marketing and more.
The Eastern Washington University School of Business is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
In this program, you will:
- gain a holistic understanding of health service delivery models and standards;
- explore health law, regulatory and human resource issues within the health care environment, including professional liability and legal issues in the operation and regulation of health care institutions;
- study financial operations, revenue cycle management, budgeting, hierarchical reporting process and expectations, governance and regulatory compliance within health systems;
- understand how business intelligence is used to manage and support a health system's strategic operations, regulatory, legal, risk and environmental requirements.
- gain a holistic understanding of health service delivery models and standards;
- explore health law, regulatory and human resource issues within the health care environment, including professional liability and legal issues in the operation and regulation of health care institutions;
- study financial operations, revenue cycle management, budgeting, hierarchical reporting process and expectations, governance and regulatory compliance within health systems;
- understand how business intelligence is used to manage and support a health system's strategic operations, regulatory, legal, risk and environmental requirements.
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If you are interested in pursuing your master’s degree, completed courses in this certificate program can help you earn your Online Master of Business Administration with a Healthcare Administration Concentration from EWU.
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Tuition
Budget-friendly tuition designed just for you
This affordable online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration program features pay-by-the-course tuition, with the same rate for all in-state and out-of-state students.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per 4-Credit Hour Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate – Healthcare Administration | $325 | $1,300 | $5,200* |
Application Fee: $75
*Tuition and fees subject to change. Total program cost does not include foundation courses. If foundation courses are required, the cost will be added to the total program cost.
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Calendar
Be sure you’ve all the important dates and deadlines
The Graduate Certificate – Healthcare Administration online program is designed to be efficient for working professionals, with six-week courses and seven start dates a year. View the full calendar for upcoming start dates and deadlines for registration, required documents, and tuition payment.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter I | 12/30/24 | 12/16/24 | 12/24/24 | 12/28/24 |
| Winter II | 2/10/25 | 1/27/25 | 2/5/25 | 2/8/25 |
| Spring I | 3/31/25 | 3/17/25 | 3/26/25 | 3/29/25 |
| Spring II | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/10/25 |
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Admissions
Review the qualifications for EWU’s online graduate certificate
We’ve streamlined the admissions process for the EWU online Graduate Certificate to help you get started right away. Plus, the GMAT is waived for qualified applicants.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Professional resume
Graduate Certificate – Healthcare Administration Online Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last 90 quarter or 60 semester-graded postsecondary credit hours**
- If your GPA is lower than a 3.0 and you have relevant work experience, we encourage you to apply. Applicants with GPAs below 3.0 are considered for admission on a case-by-case basis
- Official transcript from the college/university where degree was earned
- Professional resume
Have a question? Call us at 800-826.3411.
**We encourage you to apply if your GPA is lower than a 3.0 and you have at least 3 years of professional work experience. Applicants with GPAs below 3.0 are considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact an Enrollment Services representative at 800-826-3411 for more information.
Document Submission Information
Order your official, electronic transcripts from the degree-granting institution where you earned your highest degree (bachelor’s or master’s) and have them sent to Eastern Washington University.
- Most EWU graduate programs only require one transcript. Please submit a transcript from your degree-granting institution. This transcript should include the final two years of your degree completion. If it does not, please submit transcripts to cover your final two years of earned credits.
- Please note that transcripts ordered by main may take 4-6 weeks to arrive.
If you are ordering a mailed paper transcript, please have it sent to:
Eastern Washington University
Showalter Hall 206
Cheney, WA 99004
Courses
Explore your online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration courses
In order to earn your certificate, you must complete four courses (16 credit hours). This coursework can also be applied toward our online MBA in Healthcare Administration, meaning you would only have to complete core coursework to earn your master's degree.
You must take the following courses.
