The graduate certificate in Strategic Health Service Management is designed for healthcare or general business professionals. This certificate combines the theoretical aspects of leadership with the practical components of day-to-day management in the field of healthcare. You will gain exposure to key concepts including ethical leadership and strategic management, healthcare finance, operations and communications, and high level integrated critical/creative thinking and application. You will also have the opportunity to self-select pre-determined elective courses that reflect your individual interests and career goals but serve as a compliment to the credential and potential future master’s program pathway opportunities.
The Graduate Certificate in Strategic Health Service Management is a 12 credit certificate. All four courses will automatically transfer to the Master in Healthcare Administration or Master of Management and Organizational Leadership programs.
Classes start in January, March, May, and July.
Curriculum (12 credits)
(3) Required Courses (must choose three and are based upon availability):
- Ethical, Legal and Policy Issues in Healthcare Management-MHA Core
- Healthcare Accounting, Economics and Financial Management-MHA Core
- Marketing and Communications for Healthcare Leadership-MHA Core
- Clinical Integration in Health Service Management-MHA Core
- Quality and Performance Improvement for Healthcare Transformation-MHA Core
- Operations and Value Based Strategies-MHA
Core (1) Elective Courses (must choose one and are based upon availability):
- Leadership Through Self Awareness-MMOL Core
- Leading and Organizing Teams-MMOL Core
- Managerial Communications-MMOL Core
- Leading Strategic Organizational Change-MMOL
- Core Patient Access and Value Based Care-MHA Elective