Health Systems Management

Meet the demand for technically skilled healthcare professionals.

DEGREE:

Certificate, Graduate Level

LOCATION:

Online

TIME REQUIRED:

12 Credit Hours

Course Requirements

What You'll Learn in the Health Systems Management Certificate Program

This graduate-level certificate program prepares students for leadership in the healthcare industry. It addresses the national priority of a university-based curriculum to meet the increased demand for healthcare professionals with competencies in health information technology and health systems transformation. You will receive instruction in various aspects of healthcare leadership, including financial management, public administration, economics and public policy.

What You Can Do with a Health Systems Leadership Certificate

The mix of courses gives you an edge in a competitive job market and prepares you for leadership jobs in different healthcare settings. You will also build important skills like speaking and writing clearly, working well with others, thinking critically, and acting professionally.

You can also apply the certificate hours toward an MBA degree.

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Clinical Manager
Healthcare Administrator
Healthcare Consultant
Healthcare Executive
Healthcare Project Manager
Healthcare Quality Improvement Manager
Health Information Manager
Health Information Technology Manager
Health Policy Analyst
Health Systems Analyst

Baptist Health System KY & IN
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Cincinnati Children's
Pikeville Medical Center
Trilogy Health Services, LLC

Admission to the health systems leadership certificate program

General admission to graduate study (for criteria, refer to "Admission to Graduate Study").
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with an overall minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 and at least 3.0 on all graduate work that may apply to the certificate.
In addition, admission to the certificate program will require meeting at least one of the following criteria:
1. Minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in a health care or business position following completion of the bachelor's degree.
2. Completion of a prior graduate degree program.