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:
- 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.
- Be recommended for acceptance into the program by two or more professional colleagues.
- Have a bachelor's degree from a recognized educational institution or equivalent academic credential. The educational institution, academic program, and academic record are considered.
- Have personal attributes such as demonstrated management potential and maturity, leadership qualities, intellectual curiosity, perseverance, and a drive to succeed.
- 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.
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Complete the following course (2 credits): |
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HCM |
808 |
Healthcare Systems and Economic Policy |
2 |
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Complete one of the following courses (2 credits): |
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HCM |
801 |
Critical Thinking and Innovation in Healthcare |
2 |
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HCM |
811 |
Healthcare Strategic Management |
2 |
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Complete one of the following courses (2 credits): |
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HCM |
802 |
Cost Analysis in Healthcare |
2 |
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HCM |
804 |
Financial Management in Healthcare |
2 |
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HCM |
825 |
Analytics in Healthcare |
2 |
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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: |
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HCM |
805 |
Quality, Risk, and Performance Management |
2 |
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HCM |
807 |
Law and Ethics in Healthcare |
2 |
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HCM |
809 |
Organizational Behavior in Healthcare |
2 |
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HCM |
813 |
Healthcare Services Marketing |
2 |
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HCM |
821 |
Healthcare Regulations |
2 |
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HCM |
822 |
Healthcare Compliance |
2 |
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Other courses as approved the program director. |
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| Students who successfully complete courses with a 3.0 or higher grade may apply courses to one graduate certificate and one degree program. |
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