2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

Healthcare Administration Graduate Certificate

CIP Code

51.0701

The certificate in Healthcare Administration has been developed to provide the knowledge and skills required to manage organizations in the rapidly evolving field of healthcare. It is designed for individuals who seek a career in healthcare administration, who already have a graduate degree but need to develop specific healthcare management skills, or those who want to increase their skill set and position themselves for advancement within management.

Students completing the certificate program coursework will have knowledge and skills in the following areas: healthcare operations, finance and budgeting, effective management of individuals and organizations, and strategies and techniques for successfully introducing and managing change in organizations.

Program of Study (12 credits)

Required Courses (9 credits):

HINF 504Business of Healthcare Information Technology

3

HINF 505Healthcare Operations

3

WGB 612Leading & Influencing with Integrity

3

Elective Courses (Minimum 3 credits):

Select 1 of the following courses:

AC 610Accounting for Decision-Making & Control

3

BU 632Managing Change

3

BU 639Innovation Management

3

Upon completion of the certificate program, the student will be better equipped to enter or continue as a professional in healthcare administration.