Healthcare Administration Certificate
Build the skills to lead in today’s complex health care environment.
Develop the knowledge and leadership skills needed to navigate one of the fastest-growing and most complex sectors of the economy. Lenoir-Rhyne’s Healthcare Administration Certificate is a four-course, 12-credit-hour program designed to prepare you to make informed decisions, lead teams and improve outcomes across health systems, organizations and communities.
Designed for working professionals, this certificate provides focused, practical training in health care finance, data analytics, leadership and system-level strategy—equipping you to advance in your current role or take the next step in your career.
Program Overview
The Healthcare Administration Certificate provides a focused introduction to the business and leadership principles that drive today’s health care organizations. Through applied coursework, you will examine how data, finance, policy and leadership intersect to shape decision-making and organizational performance.
Designed with input from industry leaders, the curriculum emphasizes real-world application—equipping you to interpret complex information, communicate effectively and contribute to improved outcomes across health care settings.
Program Requirements
The Healthcare Administration Certificate consists of four courses that build essential skills in health care systems, analytics, leadership and management. This structure allows you to tailor your learning to your career goals while building a well-rounded foundation in health care administration.
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Required Courses
BUS 550 – Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System and Finance
BUS 540 – Data Analysis for Healthcare Management -
Electives (Choose Two)
BUS 560 – Healthcare Leadership and Management
BUS 515 – Human Resource Management for Healthcare Administration
BUS 520 – Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
BUS 522 – Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare Administration
BUS 585 – Business Practicum