Graduate Certificate

Healthcare Management - Graduate Certificate

Program:
Healthcare Management - Graduate Certificate
Plan Code:
HCMGT_GRC2
Program Level:
Graduate Certification
Award Type:
Graduate Certificate Program
College:
Eli Broad College of Business
Department:
Eli Broad College of Business Dean


Excerpt from the official Academic Programs Catalog:

Listed below are the approved requirements for the program from the official Academic Programs Catalog.
Students must consult their advisors to learn which specific requirements apply to their degree programs.


The Eli Broad College of Business and The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management

Graduate Study

Healthcare Management - Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management provides essential foundations for effectively leading and managing healthcare systems.

Admission

To be considered for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management, an applicant must:
  1. Be employed in a managerial position with work experience that will enhance contributions to the team and the program, and/or have demonstrated potential for career advancement and leadership in the public or private sector.
  2. Be recommended for acceptance into the program by two or more professional colleagues.
  3. Have a bachelor's degree from a recognized educational institution or equivalent academic credential. The educational institution, academic program, and academic record are considered.
  4. Have personal attributes such as demonstrated management potential and maturity, leadership qualities, intellectual curiosity, perseverance, and a drive to succeed.
  5. Successfully complete an interview/evaluation, articulating professional goals and how the program will contribute to personal success.
 Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management
 
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management is available only online. Students must complete 10 credits as specified below.
1. Complete the following course (2 credits):
HCM 808 Healthcare Systems and Economic Policy 2
2. Complete one of the following courses (2 credits):
HCM 801 Critical Thinking and Innovation in Healthcare 2
HCM 811 Healthcare Strategic Management 2
3. Complete one of the following courses (2 credits):
HCM 802 Cost Analysis in Healthcare 2
HCM 804 Financial Management in Healthcare 2
HCM 825 Analytics in Healthcare 2
4. Complete 4 credits of additional 800-level or above courses related to managing the business of healthcare systems approved by the college. Courses may be selected from the following:
HCM 805 Quality, Risk, and Performance Management 2
HCM 807 Law and Ethics in Healthcare 2
HCM 809 Organizational Behavior in Healthcare 2
HCM 813 Healthcare Services Marketing 2
HCM 821 Healthcare Regulations 2
HCM 822 Healthcare Compliance 2
Other courses as approved the program director.
Students who successfully complete courses with a 3.0 or higher grade may apply courses to one graduate certificate and one degree program.