Healthcare Management (Graduate Certificate)
The certificate is aimed at individuals who have a bachelor or master’s degree in any subject, particularly business and technology, who are interested in gaining industry-specific knowledge in healthcare. The certificate program is designed to give students an in-depth understanding of the principles of the healthcare industry. Title IV federal financial aid is not available for this certificate program, but private and institutional aid may be available.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Evaluate business strategies and organizational structures in the healthcare industry.
- Understand analyze payment models used in different healthcare settings and critique their relevance to quality of care.
- Assess the ethical use of data in the healthcare industry.
Admissions and Graduation Requirements
Preference is given to applicants who have one of the following:
- An overall minimum GPA of 3.0 in an accredited undergraduate program.
- Nine (9) recent credits in an accredited graduate program with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- A satisfactory score on the GRE or GMAT with a background or experience in business or technology.
A minimum grade of C is needed to receive credit for a course in the certificate. All graduate students in the College of Business, Innovation, Leadership, and Technology must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Students whose GPA falls below 3.0 at the end of any semester will be placed on academic probation. Students must bring their cumulative GPA to 3.0 or higher within nine (9) graduate credits or be dismissed. A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 a second time will be dismissed.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Evaluate business strategies and organizational structures in the healthcare industry.
- Understand analyze payment models used in different healthcare settings and critique their relevance to quality of care.
- Assess the ethical use of data in the healthcare industry.
Certificate Requirements
12 Credits
Required Courses
| HCM 510 | Health Care Management | 3 |
| HCM 520 | Healthcare Reimbursement Strategies | 3 |
| HCM 535 | Healthcare Policy, Ethics, and Law | 3 |
| IT 545 | Health Care Informatics | 3 |