2026-2027 Course Catalog

Source: https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/health-finance-cert/ Parent: https://catalog.illinois.edu/degree-programs/

for the Graduate Certificate in Health Finance (online)

The Health Finance Graduate Certificate will prepare students professionally in the areas of communications, management, leadership and operations. With increased preparation in these areas, our program will propel these learners toward new opportunities in leadership within their current organization. The Graduate Certificate in Health Finance has been designed to allow students to use this certificate toward the completion of the online Master of Health Administration degree program. The online MHA degree program is designed to prepare mid-careerists in healthcare with the skills and knowledge to advance their careers and successfully navigate both necessary changes and opportunities to improve healthcare systems. Students completing this certificate will receive credits that will apply toward the full MHA degree if they choose, but also gives them some credentials if they do not pursue the full degree program.

for the Graduate Certificate in Health Finance (online)

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.75\ Minimum hours required for certificate completion:12 hours\ Students who have successfully completed this certificate may use the certificate courses to satisfy the following degree requirements, provided they apply and are admitted to the degree program:

HK 522, HK 523, and HK 537, requirements of the Health Administration, MHA (online) degree program.

The required courses for this certificate are listed below.

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | Total Required Hours | | 12 | | HK 522 | Health Finance | 4 | | HK 523 | Advanced Health Finance | 4 | | HK 537 | Revenue Cycle Management | 4 | | Total Hours Required for Graduation | | 12 |

for the Graduate Certificate in Health Finance (online)

Students completing the Health Finance Graduate Certificate will complete the following learning outcomes:

1. Present and communicate results of data analysis in a way that is factual, credible and understandable to decisions makers.
2. Demonstrate collaborative problem-solving skills.
3. Leverage organizational data to identify strengths and shortcomings, build on opportunities and attempt to minimize environmental threats.
4. Project and plan for future scenarios.
5. Effectively use key accounting principles and financial management tools such as financial plans and measures of performance.

for the Graduate Certificate in Health Finance (online)