Undergraduate Certificate in Healthcare Management Enrich Your Understanding of the Healthcare Industry
18
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Advance Your Career with a Healthcare Management Certificate Online
Liberty University’s 100% online undergraduate Healthcare Management Certificate can help you succeed in the fluid healthcare industry. As more and more people retire, the need for additional healthcare workers continues to grow.
By enrolling in our online certificate in healthcare management, you can enrich your understanding of the healthcare industry. Through this certificate, you will gain insight into the ethical, professional, and financial issues commonly seen in the field.
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Undergraduate Certificate in Health Care Administration?
By pursuing Liberty University’s undergraduate certificate in healthcare management, you are choosing to receive a well-rounded education. The flexibility of our online certificate allows you to stay involved with your family, job, church, and community.
Additionally, by enrolling in our online healthcare certificate program, you will have access to an abundance of resources. These resources can help you become a valuable asset to any employer.
Liberty is one of the largest nonprofit, private universities in the nation and the largest university in Virginia. Our goal is to continue providing a quality, affordable, and flexible education to our students.
What Will You Study in Our Healthcare Management Courses?
Throughout this certificate, you will explore the field of healthcare management through classes that test and expand your knowledge. You will gain an understanding of different managerial concepts and practices that can be applied to management roles. Your courses will cover the legal and ethical issues commonly seen and how to properly address them.
You will also gain a deep understanding of human resource principles and how to apply them to an organization. This will help you leverage employees for the betterment of the patient’s experience. Our Undergraduate Certificate in Healthcare Management provides a well-rounded education so you can make an impact on your career.
Potential Career Opportunities
Our Healthcare Management Certificate can help you prepare for several career paths. Depending on your current knowledge, education level, and experience, there are many different positions that could benefit from our accredited Healthcare Management Certificate:
- Clinical associate
- Compliance manager
- Clinical research coordinator
- Health information manager
- Healthcare administrator
- Nursing home administrator
The management, research, and organizational skills that you gain from our certificate in healthcare management can be an asset in many other aspects of the business and medical worlds as you pursue positions of added responsibility. Additionally, the credits from this certificate may transfer directly into the bachelor’s of healthcare administration. Take the next step towards your personal and professional goals with an healthcare management certificate from Liberty University.
Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.
Required Courses
Certificate Information
- This certificate falls under our School of Business.
- View the Undergraduate Business Course Guides (login required).
Certificate Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Online Undergraduate Certificate Programs
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 1.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Admissions Office Contact Information
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Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best online school for healthcare management?
Choosing the best school for your program depends on your personal and professional needs. Liberty University’s Certificate in Healthcare Management will provide all the knowledge you need to get started in the field.
Here are some other reasons that Liberty may be the best fit for you:
- This certificate is offered 100% online, giving you the flexibility to earn this credential while maintaining your other responsibilities.
- Our mission to Train Champions for Christ means that we incorporate biblical principles into all of our courses. This will help you grow into a leader who values ethics and integrity.
- This certificate is only 18 credits.
How do I get certified in healthcare administration?
If you want to get started in healthcare administration, you need a program that can help you get there. Liberty University has designed this Certificate in Healthcare Management to provide you with key knowledge needed in the field. You can learn about management, human resources, informatics, and more topics all directly related to healthcare.
What is the best certificate to get in healthcare?
There are a variety of healthcare certificates available to professionals and people interested in getting started. Do you want to pursue direct patient care or work in the administration side of healthcare? If you choose the latter, our undergraduate certificate can help you get started.
What classes are required for healthcare management?
The required classes for our healthcare management certificate cover basic concepts to help you get started in the field. Some of the required courses include:
- Healthcare Informatics
- Human Resource Management in Healthcare Administration
- Introduction to Healthcare Administration
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
How long does it take to get a healthcare administration degree?
A typical undergraduate degree in any field, including healthcare management, will take about 4 years to complete. If you want to get started in the field faster, this certificate may be right for you! With our Healthcare Management Certificate, you can learn the most fundamental concepts you’ll need to work in the field. Plus, this program is just 18 credits.
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