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With a flexible <strong>online format and a short-term learning commitment<\/strong>, our certificate program provides quality health care administration training to initiate skill acquisition and professional development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-2\">Follow PHHS on Social<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter has-icon-color has-icon-background-color is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li style=\"color:#fafafa;background-color:#00274c;\" class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook has-white-color has-primary-background-color wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UMFlint.PHHS\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While earning your certificate, you learn the key health care administration concepts, based on your interest, choosing three from the following subjects: Economic Applications in Health Administration, Financial Management in Health Care, Performance Management in Health Care, Health Policy, Health Information Management, and Public Health Administration and Policy.&nbsp;<br><br>If you want to continue your graduate education, you can apply your Certificate in Health Care Administration toward earning your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/health-services-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master of Science in Health Services Administration<\/a>, a customizable degree program that allows you to stack two or three certificates of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-34782622dc897c48c8608df4eea6c9d4\">On This Page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/health-care-administration\/#highlights\">Program Highlights<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/health-care-administration\/#curriculum\">Curriculum<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/health-care-administration\/#career\">Career Outlook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/health-care-administration\/#application\">Application Process<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:20px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 mb-4\" id=\"highlights\">Why Earn Your Certificate in Health Care Administration at UM-Flint?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-10\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>100% Online \u2013 Pursue Graduate Education at Your Convenience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint offers the health care administration certificate program in a 100% online learning format to accommodate your schedule. With this flexibility, you can pursue your graduate education at a pace that works for you. Enjoy the same high-quality instruction and faculty mentorship without sacrificing your career or work-life balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Develop In-Demand Strategic Skills&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Health care leaders must be efficient and knowledgeable, allowing them to make crucial decisions in high-pressure situations. In the health care administration certificate, you gain new knowledge of policies and procedures, financial management, quality management, and best managerial practices while fine-tuning your critical thinking and decision-making skills, preparing you for advanced leadership roles in health care organizations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-2\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium is-resized mt-3 mb-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2021\/05\/100.Online-1-180x300.png\" alt=\"100% online graphic\" class=\"wp-image-1045\" style=\"width:165px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2021\/05\/100.Online-1-180x300.png 180w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2021\/05\/100.Online-1.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Play an Integral Role in Improving Your Community\u2019s Health Care<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During your time in our certificate program, you gain the industry expertise needed to navigate the complexities of the healthcare field and develop a profound sense of responsibility to impact your community&#8217;s health and well-being positively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You connect health care professionals to their communities through your knowledge of management, policy analysis, and strategic planning, empowering them to drive meaningful change and foster healthier futures for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e027cbde3481ada70a97c18c13d95f72\" id=\"curriculum\">Online Certificate in Health Care Administration Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint created the graduate certificate program\u2019s curriculum to address the needs of health care professionals and administrators looking to advance their careers and improve the current health care system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer six comprehensive courses that target strategic administrative and management skills, covering pertinent topics, including health policy, performance management, health information management, financial management application, and more. From these courses, you select <strong>three classes (totaling nine credits)<\/strong> that align with your personal and professional interests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In your graduate-level courses, you learn about the framework for public health administration and how to direct and coordinate health services in various settings, such as nursing homes, hospitals, clinics, and private medical practices. Additionally, you study the fundamentals of microeconomics and resource allocation, preparing you to be a fiscally responsible health leader.&nbsp;<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16280&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Review UM-Flint\u2019s Health Care Administration curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:20px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 mb-4 has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-47adfeb0e7ee401f464cc65ec5a16343\">Academic Advising<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Need guidance as you work toward your graduate certificate? UM-Flint\u2019s expert <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">academic advisors<\/a> are ready to help! Committed to your success, our advisors can assist you with class selection, degree plan development, and more.\u00a0<br><br>For more information, email Reza Amini at <strong><a href=\"mailto:phhsgradcerts@umich.edu\">phhsgradcerts@umich.edu<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-df0270d452925877d3b893cc3c156743\" id=\"career\">Employment Outlook for Health Care Administrators&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the health care field continues to grow, there is an increasing demand for competent leaders who can lead medical facilities ethically, efficiently, and confidently. Working toward your graduate Certificate in Health Care Administration supports your professional development and establishes you as a competitive candidate for advanced roles.&nbsp;<br><br>The Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates the employment rate of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/management\/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">medical and health services managers<\/a> to increase by 28% in the next ten years\u2014almost four times faster than the average employment growth rate for all jobs. Moreover, these occupations present ample opportunities for increased earning potential, with a median salary of $101,340 per year.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2024\/02\/HealthServiceManager.Stat_-300x300.png\" alt=\"$104,830 median annual wage for medical and health services managers\" class=\"wp-image-6179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2024\/02\/HealthServiceManager.Stat_-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2024\/02\/HealthServiceManager.Stat_-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2024\/02\/HealthServiceManager.Stat_-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2024\/02\/HealthServiceManager.Stat_-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2024\/02\/HealthServiceManager.Stat_.png 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:20px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"application\">Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">UM-Flint\u2019s Certificate in Health Care Administration program seeks applicants who meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Holds one of the following baccalaureate degrees:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BS in a health-related field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BS or BBA in a business-related field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BS or BA in another field with at least two years of health sector work experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Students in the final semester of a UM-Flint health care baccalaureate program may receive an override to begin the graduate certificate while completing the baccalaureate degree. If you are an undergraduate student interested in enrolling in graduate courses, please complete <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/107HM_KqmlRqA1iu8tbs5qsy59pZFxG94qTiPuWnrNOY\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Undergrad Students Who Wish to Elect Graduate Courses<\/a> and email it to <a href=\"mailto:FlintGradOffice@umich.edu\">FlintGradOffice@umich.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>State Authorization for Online Students<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, the federal government has emphasized the need for universities and colleges to comply with the distance education laws of each state. If you are an out-of-state student intending to enroll in an online program, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/online\/state-authorization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Authorization page<\/a> to verify the status of UM-Flint with your state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Applying to the Certificate in Health Care Administration Online Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">At UM-Flint, we keep the application process simple. To apply to our certificate program, please submit the following materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application for Graduate Admission<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$55 application fee (nonrefundable).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Please read our full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/transcript-policy\/\">Graduate Transcript Policy for Domestic Students<\/a> for more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For any degree completed at a non-U.S. institution, transcripts must be submitted for an internal credential review. Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/international-transcript-evaluation\/\">International Transcript Evaluation<\/a> for instructions on how to submit your transcripts for review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If English is not your native language, you must demonstrate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/english-proficiency\/\">English proficiency<\/a> if you are not from an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/english-proficiency\/\">exempt country<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement of Purpose: Describe your objectives for graduate study and reasons for selecting this program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R\u00e9sum\u00e9 or curriculum vitae.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A minimum of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/recommendation-letters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">two letters of recommendation<\/a>. Recommendations should be from individuals familiar with your work in academic or professional contexts who can comment on your critical thinking skills, ability to undertake independent projects, and capacity for collaborating with colleagues. We send electronic recommendation requests as a part of the online application process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are applying from abroad, you must submit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admissions\/international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">additional documentation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Email additional application materials to <a href=\"mailto:FlintGradOffice@umich.edu\">FlintGradOffice@umich.edu<\/a> or deliver them to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Graduate Programs<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is fully online; admitted students will not be eligible to receive a student (F-1) visa to pursue this degree. Non-U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States may not complete this program online from their home country. If you currently hold a non-immigrant visa and are residing in the United States, please contact the Center for Global Engagement at <a href=\"mailto:globalflint@umich.edu\">globalflint@umich.edu<\/a> for guidance regarding your eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Submit all application materials to the Office of Graduate Programs on, or before, the day of the application deadline. The Certificate in Health Care Administration program has rolling admission and reviews completed applications each month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">To be considered for admission, all application materials must be submitted on or before:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fall \u2013 Aug. 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter \u2013 Dec.1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-130b96f2bc56005f333264fc52bfc529\">Estimated Tuition and Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t let the expense keep you from earning your graduate certificate. At UM-Flint, we strive to make graduate education affordable by offering competitive tuition rates and valuable financial aid resources that help cover costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/paying-for-college\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about UM-Flint\u2019s tuition and financial aid<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Increase Your Management Skills by Enrolling in the Online Health Care Administration Certificate Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With your Certificate in Health Care Administration from the University of Michigan-Flint, you can transform your professional future and play a part in improving the health and well-being of your community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Study 100% online and receive a top-notch UM education! 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