Mission
The mission of the Graduate Certificate programs is to improve the practice of healthcare administration across all sectors of the industry. Certificate holders will promote evidence-informed concepts and techniques to produce positive and innovative organizational outcomes, meet organizational goals and objectives, and support optimal organizational performance in the healthcare industry.
The purpose of the Graduate Certificate programs is as follows:
- Provide an educational route to specialization in an area other than that obtained in a master’s program.
- Strengthen or broaden the leadership capabilities of healthcare executives who are planning a role expansion or role change.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of one of the graduate certificate options, graduates will demonstrate the ability to:
- Apply knowledge, current research, skills, critical thinking, and evidence-informed decision making in the administrative health care setting.
- Exhibit professional behaviors consistently and adhere to ethical standards in the administrative health care setting.
- Demonstrate effective professional communication appropriate to the situation and individual(s) in the administrative health care setting.
- Apply interprofessional competencies in the administrative health care setting.
- Establish strategies for post-graduation growth and development in the administrative health care setting.
Admission Requirements
See Application for Admissions .
Academic Requirements
To remain in the graduate certificate programs, the student must meet the following criteria:
- maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and
- complete the required courses and any elective courses.
Program Overview
Students are expected to complete two courses each term for two terms. Students may take more than two courses per term to complete the certificate program in less time.
Because of the efficient design, certain degree-seeking students may be eligible to add a Graduate Certificate option to their degree program either as a degree specialization or as a certificate.
Graduate Certificate students are eligible for the same certification exams offered in each specialization.
Three Graduate Certificate Options
- Business Intelligence
- Executive Leadership
- Interprofessional Education
Delivery of Coursework
All coursework in the Graduate Certificate programs is offered in an online delivery format with the exception of an optional externship. Students are responsible for travel, lodging, and meals.
Optional Immersions for Graduate Certificate Students
Students in the certificate programs are eligible to attend the optional virtual immersions embedded in the following courses:
- IPE 7001/B
- IPE 7050/B
- IPE 7121/B
- IPE 7421/B
Time Limit
It is required that students complete all program requirements within two trimesters or eight months. An extension of up to four months may be requested.
Tuition and Fees
See Financial Information .
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