Health Care Management Certificate

Developed for health care professionals — from physicians to dentists to administrators and nurses. On its own or as part of a Helzberg MBA, the Health Care Management Certificate prepares students to better understand all aspects of health care, from technology to policy.

Total credit hours: 10

Estimated time to completion: 11 months

Modalities offered: In-person and online classes

Ideal candidate: The Health Care Management Certificate is designed for health care administrators, nurses, physicians, dentists, medical assistants and health insurance professionals, just to name a few medical jobs. This instruction will benefit anyone looking to enhance their management skills in the health care industry.

Learning goals: This certificate teaches the ins and outs of the health care industry, as well as the technologies and costs that drive business. Experienced faculty and a comprehensive curriculum prepare emerging leaders to navigate complex health care climates.

Program requirements

Required coursework:

• HC 6150 Health Care Systems (2)
• HC 6260 Medical Practice Management (2)
• HC 6350 Quality Improvement in Health Care (2)
• HC 6400 Health Information Technology (2)
• HC 6300 Health Policy (2)

Prospective outcomes:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the health services landscape in the U.S. and across the globe
• Identify risks, areas for improvement and potential growth within your organization
• Apply best practices to issues associated with access, cost and quality
• Develop skills to tackle challenges involved in health information technology, ethical issues and human resources

Current schedule

• Fall A: HC 6150
• Fall B: HC 6260
• Spring A: HC 6400
• Spring B: HC 6300
• Summer: HC 6350

Note: This certificate cannot be stacked with A&I: Health Analytics.

More to know: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that by 2020 the demand for health administration professionals will increase by more than 20%.