Online Microcertificate in Fundamentals of Health Care Systems
Health care is one of the most complex systems in the world, and understanding how it works is the first step to improving it. The online microcertificate in fundamentals of health care systems at Arizona State University equips you with advanced skills to analyze policy, improve processes and navigate the systems that shape care delivery. In just three courses, you’ll build a foundation for health administration and policy work, or have a head start on a full graduate degree.
Quick facts
Next start date: 01/11/2027
Total classes: 3
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 9
What you’ll learn in this health administration certificate
What is a microcertificate?
A microcertificate is a graduate certificate that takes 9-14 credit hours to complete and offers a seamless pathway to quickly gain expertise in a targeted area. You may also be able to apply the credits you earn from a microcertificate toward a graduate degree. Speak with an enrollment coach for more information.
Online health administration and policy courses
This health administration certificate covers foundational concepts in U.S. health systems, economics and policy, management, finance and process engineering. Courses explore how care delivery is structured, how financial and regulatory decisions shape outcomes and how performance improvement methods apply to real health care settings. Complete two core courses and one elective to earn your nine-credit microcertificate.
Gain health administration skills for your future career
This microcertificate builds foundational skills for roles in health care operations, administration, policy and quality improvement. Whether you’re working in health care or building toward it, you’ll gain practical knowledge that applies directly to the field. Graduates may pursue positions such as:
Learn from health sciences leaders
The College of Health Solutions faculty displays a high level of research expertise, focused on creating a better future for all. Our faculty are lifelong learners dedicated to improving health outcomes for the communities we serve. Some of their research focuses on:
- Discovering the impact of the environment and policy on food security and community health
- Exploring mechanisms involved in the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease
- Harnessing big data to improve patient outcomes
- Incorporating advanced technology to monitor and promote healthy lifestyles
- Using state-of-the-art cognitive, behavioral and neuroscience techniques to study the components of human communication
How to apply
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Health Solutions.
Developing tomorrow’s health workforce
In the College of Health Solutions, students learn and prepare to become the health workforce of the future. Faculty and students also collaborate to research solutions to pressing global health challenges. Partnerships with the medical community offer students access to professional resources and networking opportunities with Mayo Clinic, Banner Health, HonorHealth, Dignity Health and more.
6,500+
students
250+
Barrett honors scholars
160+
faculty members
$14.5 million
in research expenditures
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
