The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership is designed to provide career development for professionals seeking to advance their career in the healthcare leadership arena. The program is targeted at students interested in applying to graduate or professional school and individuals working in healthcare industry. The certificate is available only online.
Admission
To be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership, a student must:
- have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 2.5 or a graduate grade-point average of 3.0. Grade-point average is not indicative of student success in the graduate certificate.
- be currently employed in the healthcare industry.
- provide a personal statement.
The applicant’s overall record is considered. Students are educated during the recruitment process regarding the pace of the program, and length of time to complete the graduate certificate. Non-qualified students will be assisted with identifying alternate program options, if needed.
Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare LeadershipStudents must complete a minimum of 10 credits from the following:
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All of the following courses (8 credits): |
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HCM |
817 |
Healthcare Leadership |
2 |
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HCM |
818 |
Strategic Decision Making |
2 |
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HCM |
819 |
Market Analysis and Planning |
2 |
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HCM |
820 |
Negotiations |
2 |
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At least 2 credits from the following courses: |
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HCM |
801 |
Critical Thinking and Innovation in Healthcare |
2 |
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HCM |
807 |
Law and Ethics in Healthcare |
2 |
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HCM |
809 |
Organizational Behavior in Healthcare |
2 |