Projections for the healthcare industry state that job growth will remain above average into the next decade. The needs of an aging population along with the increased human life cycle are just some of the factors contributing to this growth.
The Graduate Certificate in Health Management examines the financial, political, legal, and operational aspects of a healthcare facility and explores the evolution of healthcare delivery in the United States.
Health managers are found in different roles across healthcare organizations including:
- Strategic planning
- Operations
- Human resources
- Fund-raising
- Purchasing
Health managers are responsible for designing, administering, managing, and evaluating health policies, programs, and services. The courses in this certificate also serve as a concentration in the Master of Science in Leadership program.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HMG 6110 | Organization, Administration, Financing, and History of Healthcare | 3 |
| HMG 6120 | Human Resource Management in Healthcare | 3 |
| NPM 6120 | Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| HMG 6130 | Healthcare Strategic Management | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete two of the following (minimum of 6 quarter hours): | 6 | |
| Legal and Governance Issues in Nonprofit Organizations | ||
| Human Resources Management in Nonprofit Organizations | ||
| Principles of Population-Based Management | ||
| Healthcare Information Systems Management | ||
| Health Law, Politics, and Policy | ||
| Talent Acquisition and Onboarding | ||
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
18 total quarter hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required