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Online individual courses in health administration and public health
Take courses now that can apply toward a degree later
Explore online learning as a non-degree student and sharpen skills for your current job. You can apply these individual courses to a degree later or fulfill specific professional requirements.
Classes start April 10
At a glance
- Online
- 3 Courses max. transfer
MHA5006 - Health Care Finance and Reimbursement (4 quarter credits) Learners in this course gain knowledge of and apply financial management concepts, principles and processes used in health care organizations. Learners examine accounting, financial statements and ratios, budgeting, capitalization, cost allocation, reimbursement methodologies and processes, and the impact of varying reimbursement structures on health care practice and service delivery. Learners also design, prepare and manage health care budgets; analyze short- and long-term health care investment decisions; and articulate the ways effective health care finance and accounting processes are used to present operational and strategic financial information to organizational stakeholders.
MHA5010 - Strategic Health Care Planning (4 quarter credits) In this course, learners examine strategic orientation, planning and decision-making in health care organizations and environments. Learners analyze the political, legal, regulatory, organizational, demographical and multicultural implications of strategic planning decisions and how those decisions impact communities and populations, define best practices for health care organization staff development and balance the prioritization of organizational and regulatory needs with feasible cost-effective solutions. Learners also develop a long-term strategic health care plan that includes information on human resource requirements, technology needs and financial implications.
MHA5028 - Comparative Models of Global Health Systems (4 quarter credits) In this course, learners identify, analyze and compare world health care systems and the challenges associated with them. Learners also demonstrate knowledge of the costs and benefits of implementing and measuring quality improvement programs intended to address community and global health system needs. Prerequisite(s): MHA5006, MHA5010, completion of or concurrent registration in MHA5012, NHS6004, NHS6008.
MHA5062 - Health Care Delivery: New Environments in Health Informatics (4 quarter credits) Learners in this course investigate the changing technological environment facing today’s hospital leaders. Throughout the course, learners explore the many health information systems and applications now used by health care organizations, as well as examine the myriad rules, regulations and government influences paramount to health informatics.
Individual courses in health administration and public health FAQs
Sometimes students need additional courses to complete requirements, or their current institution doesn’t offer a course at a convenient time. Enrolling in an individual online course from Capella can provide you with a direct path to meeting your goals, helping you to:
- Master current health care concepts and practical skills through rigorous online coursework
- Apply your learning immediately on the job
- Try a Capella University online course before committing to a degree program
- Earn credits to apply toward a future Capella degree or certificate program*
- Complete coursework to transfer credits to another institution
*A maximum of three courses taken as a Capella non-degree student can be applied to a Capella degree program.
Capella University operates on the quarter credit system. Generally, 1 quarter credit is equal to .67 of a semester credit. For example, if you need 12 semester credits to complete a requirement, you would need to complete approximately 18 quarter credits. Check with your state board or learning institution to understand their transfer policies and how they convert credits.
Individual courses are not eligible for financial aid, according to Department of Education guidelines. Students who enroll in an individual course can set up a payment plan, bill their employer directly (as available) or seek outside loans as a financing option. Payment plans can be arranged by contacting our financial aid support team at 1.888.227.3552.
Applying to become a non-degree, course-only student is quick and easy. Our application can be completed online. We may require you to submit an additional document later, such as your official transcripts, proof of an undergraduate degree if you want to take a graduate course, or a Statement of Rationale for counseling courses. An enrollment specialist will contact you with next steps.