University of Cincinnati Online EMHA & Graduate Certificates in Health Care Administration, Policy, Finance, Operations

• Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA)
• Graduate Certificate - Health Care Administration
• Graduate Certificate - Health Care Finance
• Graduate Certificate - Health Care Operations
• Graduate Certificate - Health Care Policy and Regulation

By Sara Navratil Reviewed By Jocelyn Blore Reviewed By School

Updated January 10, 2024

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The University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Allied Health Sciences offers an online executive master of health administration (EMHA) and four graduate certificates in health care: administration, finance, operations, and policy and regulation. These varied choices allow professionals to specialize in areas most relevant to their career goals.

The University of Cincinnati was founded in 1819 and is an innovator in education. By illustration, UC offered the first BS in nursing and the first EMT training program. UC is also well-versed in online education and seeks to use modern technology to provide excellent virtual academic experiences. This opens up opportunities for students all over the US and around the world to study at UC.

The College of Allied Health Sciences was founded in 1998. It seeks to educate and prepare health science professionals to meet the demands of their fields of study and profession. The faculty at this top-ranked university are active leaders in health care fields and maintain a dedication to excellence in teaching, service, research, and leadership. The University of Cincinnati is located in Cincinnati, OH, not far from the Ohio River.

The EMHA degree focuses on leadership, quality improvement, and business skills related to health care. Highly educated healthcare administrators are in demand as the needs of healthcare organizations change. Leaders must be skilled in ethics, finance, policy and regulation, legal issues, health care quality, and management. Students learn to work with people and resources in health care organizations to improve the health of surrounding populations and improve access to good health care. An EMHA degree or health care graduate certificate prepares students to address the current issues in health care administration.

Those interested in an EMHA degree or graduate certificates in health care might seek careers in clinics and hospitals, health care organizations, mental health organizations, public health, and rehabilitation centers, among other employers.

Admission Requirements: Applicants to the EMHA and graduate certificate programs must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must submit an online application; official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate work; three references detailing their academic readiness, work ethic and habits, and interpersonal communication skills; a resume; and a written statement of academic and professional goals.

Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate work and two years of work experience. International applicants must submit TOEFL test scores and have all relevant documentation evaluated such as foreign transcripts and degrees. No work experience or GMAT/GRE is required. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Study Plan: The EMHA from UC can be completed in less than two years. Students take two or three seven-week courses per term. Terms last 14 weeks. Most courses consist of three credits. For the graduate certificates, students can take one to four courses per term or semester. The graduate certificates can be completed in 18 months or less, depending on how many classes students take per term. The typical completion time for working professionals is 18 months. Start dates are offered in the fall, spring, and summer.

EMHA Curriculum: The University of Cincinnati EMHA program consists of 40 credits and includes the following core courses: Health Systems Management 1: Organization & Delivery; Health Systems Management 2: Principles of Leadership; Health Care Finance 1: Analysis; Health Care Finance 2: Decision Making; Health Policy 1: Health Policy & Regulation; Health Policy 2: Legal & Ethical Issues; Health Care Marketplace 1: Health Economics; Health Care Marketplace 2: Strategic Success; Health Quality 1: Evidence-based Decision Making for Managers; and Health Quality 2: Total Quality Management. Concentration courses are Emerging Issues in Health Systems Management and Global Health Systems.

A capstone course, Health Systems Management, allows students to show what competencies they have mastered during the program. Each student’s capstone advisor assists in designing the capstone project and locating a practice-based mentor for the project. Students present their projects to faculty and peers.

Certificate Curriculum: The graduate certificates in health care administration, finance, operations, and policy and regulation all consist of 12 credits each. Required courses are as follows.

Health Care Administration: Required courses include Organization and Delivery and Health Economics. Students then choose two electives from the remaining EMHA courses.

Health Care Operations: Required courses include three of the following: Organization and Delivery, Healthcare Operations Management, Evidence-Based Decision Making, and Total Quality Management. Students then choose one elective from the remaining EMHA courses. 

Health Care Finance: Required courses include Organization and Delivery, Analysis, and Decision Making. Students then choose one elective from the remaining EMHA courses.

Health Care Policy and Regulation: Required courses include Organization and Delivery, Health Policy and Regulation, and Legal and Ethical Issues. Students then choose one elective from the remaining EMHA courses.

Online Experience: The College of Allied Health Sciences utilizes Canvas for online courses and communication. Students can view PowerPoint presentations and videos, participate in chat sessions and discussion boards with fellow classmates and faculty, and complete tests and quizzes. The program is completely asynchronous. Students must also purchase textbooks for courses when necessary, have a reliable internet connection, and log in at least once a day for announcements and assignment information.

On-Site Requirements: There are no on-site requirements for the online MHA or graduate certificates since the programs are 100 percent online. Students are encouraged to attend the graduation ceremony.

The estimated tuition for the University of Cincinnati Online EMHA and related graduate certificate programs are detailed in the tables below. In-state tuition is slightly less than out-of-state, and there is an application fee. Prospective online students should contact the admissions department for exact costs.

The College of Allied Health Sciences offers financial aid through need-based and merit-based scholarships, grants, federal aid, and student loans. Applicants may also seek outside resources for help paying for their EMHA and graduate certificate degrees. Notably, some companies may offer tuition reimbursement programs for employees seeking an advanced degree.

Sara Navratil

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Sara Navratil is a freelance writer and a Certified Canfield Success Principles Trainer. She's the owner of Sara Liza Life, a company dedicated to helping people rewrite their lives. She enjoys researching and writing about healthcare-related topics, including information on online MHA programs. When not working she likes to read, bake, and spend time with her family.