
Healthcare Management and Leadership Certificate
Program Details
Degree
CertificateDepartment
School of Business Graduate ProgramAvailable
On campusThe Healthcare Management graduate certificate program combines leadership & management applications unique to the healthcare industry with practical project management skills & concepts.
Class work in this certificate examines the dynamics and strategies of healthcare organizations, including customer/patient analysis, criterion-based performance evaluation, timeline mapping, and their essential management accountabilities. Areas also covered include project management tools & metrics, planning issues, risk management, human resources, organizational performance, and management of complex programs.
Electives cover focused areas such as macro and micro aspects of organizational behavior and theory that are essential to technology management. Critical points in project management for the experienced project manager are examined.
The following courses are required for the certificate:
MGT 616 Healthcare Leadership and Management
MGT 609 Project Management Fundamentals
MGT 612 Leader Development
MGT 689 Organizational Behavior and Design
If desired, the above courses can be applied toward a full graduate degree from the School of Business, such as the master's in Enterprise Project Management or the MBA.