Post-MBA Health Care Administration Certificate Curriculum Guide

Designed for MBA graduates, this program deepens your understanding of health care administration, leadership, and policy, equipping you with the tools to excel in the dynamic health care industry.


As part of the Post-MBA Health Care Administration Certificate program, you'll complete 15 hours of health care administration courses and two internships in a healthcare-related organization.

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Application Deadlines

Applications are open year-round so you can enroll at the time that works best for you. Review upcoming start dates and associated deadlines below:

SPRING 2026

Start courses January or March

Apply by Dec. 19 to enroll for Jan. 14.

Apply by March 2 to enroll for March 16.

FALL 2026

Start courses August or October

Apply by Aug. 10 to enroll for Aug. 25.

Apply by Oct. 5 to enroll for Oct. 20.

Post-MBA Health Care Administration Curriculum

Students must successfully complete the six courses listed below and two internships in a healthcare-related organization.

Required Courses
HCA 503: Health Care Information Systems | 3 credits
HCA 550: U.S. Healthcare Organizations and Delivery Methods | 3 credits
HCA 540: Epidemiology and Outcomes Research | 3 credits
ECON 530: Principles of Healthcare Quality and Safety | 3 credits
BLAW 531: Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care | 3 credits
HCA 595: Internship in Health Care Administration (2)

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Post-MBA Health Care Administration Certificate program online, you must have an MBA degree from a regionally accredited university.

If an applicant obtained an MBA degree from an institution that did not require the GMAT/GRE, the student may be required to take the GMAT/GRE for admission into the certificate program.

Take the next step

Elevate your career and lead the future of health care. Our Post-MBA Health Care Administration Graduate Certificate equips you with the skills needed to navigate and transform the industry.


This program features:

  • 100% online coursework.
  • 8-week terms.
  • $430-per-credit tuition. 

Ready to embark on your health care journey? Submit this form to connect with our enrollment specialists.

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