This online certificate is designed for health care professionals who seek to participate in and influence policy development. Professionals in this field need the skills and knowledge to assess the adequacy of current practices and recommend appropriate changes based on societal needs, relevant laws and regulations, and cost effectiveness.
Because health policy development and health care management require a broad base of knowledge across many disciplines, this certificate is applicable to a broad range of health care roles. You will gain essential skills that can be valuable for positions in government, health care organizations, and both for-profit and non-profit organizations.
Certificates can be completed as a standalone credential or while pursuing any of our graduate degree programs. All certificates can be completed within one academic year, taken one at a time each 8 week session and are all asynchronous.
Health Management and Policy Certificate Curriculum (15 credit hours)
PBHL 5505 Health Systems, Law and Policy
PBHL 6050 Emergency and Crisis Management
PBHL 6301 Strategic Planning and Improvement in Health Organizations
PBHL 6302 Health System Finance
PBHL 6304 Health Ethics, Law, and Regulation
Certificate Benefits
Health management and policy professionals may seek roles in settings such as:
Consulting firms
Health care associations
Home health agencies
Hospices
Hospitals and hospital systems
Long-term care facilities
Managed care organizations
Medical group practices
Mental health organizations
Public health departments
University or research institutions
Admissions Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate proof of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited college or university and must meet with a graduate student success advisor prior to registering and upon completion of the certificate courses. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.000 in certificate-applicable coursework is required to receive a certificate, with no grade lower than “C.”
