Business in Health Administration Certificate
Vision Statement
The business in health administration (BIHA) certificate program was developed in collaboration with the UNMC College of Public Health to provide students pursuing the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program with the opportunity for additional training in economics, finance, and other topics relevant to health care management.
Program Contact Information
402.554.2448
mba@unomaha.edu
College of Public Health, UNMC
402.559.4960
coph@unmc.edu
Program Website
Admissions
General Application Requirements and Admission Criteria
Program-Specific Requirements
Application Deadlines (Spring 2024, Summer 2024, and Fall 2024)
- Spring: November 1
- Summer: April 1
- Fall: July 1 (June 1 for international students)
Other Requirements
- All applicants must have earned a minimum junior/senior GPA of 2.85.
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English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.
- Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 110
- Resume: Include employment and educational history
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Enrollment in the UNMC MHA program will also be a requirement for admission.
Degree Requirements
The 12 credit hours needed to fulfill certificate requirements does not include the foundation courses listed below.
Foundation Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| These courses are not applicable to the completion of the certificate requirements. | ||
| BSAD 8110 | ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| ECON 1200 | SURVEY OF ECONOMICS | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 5 | |
| BSAD 8060 | PEOPLE: CULTIVATING SKILLS FOR LEADERSHIP | 2 |
| BSAD 8096 | MANAGING COLLABORATIVE ENGAGEMENT | 3 |
| Electives - select a minimum of 4 hours from the following: | 4 | |
| BSAD 8150 | ECONOMICS: ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS FOR MANAGERS | 2 |
| BSAD 8210 | ACCOUNTING: DECISIONS & CONSEQUENCES | 2 |
| BSAD 8420 | MARKETING: UNDERSTANDING CONSUMERS AND MARKETS | 2 |
| CPH 580 | Health Care Organization Theory (UNMC) | 3 |
| Exit Requirements | 3 | |
| BSAD 8910 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS (Health Administration) 1 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
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All other courses in the program must have been completed prior to enrolling in BSAD 8910.