Program Overview

Certificate in Advanced Healthcare Policy and Management

The Certificate in Advanced Healthcare Policy and Management is designed for professionals working in leadership roles in the healthcare industry to obtain advanced skills in healthcare policy and management. With a focus on theory and its use in implementation and evaluation, students completing this certificate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply theory to policies and practices likely to impact healthcare delivery systems.

Course of Study

The following courses are required for the Certificate in Advanced Healthcare Policy and Management:

• PHD 3731L: Research Design and Inquiry (3 hours)
• PHD 3743L: Organizational and Management Theory (3 hours)
• PH 3815: Health Policy Analysis (3 hours)
• PHD 3846L: Quality Management Improvement in Healthcare (3 hours)
• PHD 3946L: Strategy, Governance and Leadership (3 hours)
  • Total Hours: 15

Eligibility

This certificate is available to degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students. Non-degree-seeking students may elect this certificate beginning in spring 2026.

Program Details

The Certificate in Advanced Healthcare Policy and Management is a 15-semester credit hour program that provides advanced skills in healthcare policy and management. The program is designed for professionals working in leadership roles in the healthcare industry and focuses on the application of theory to policies and practices in healthcare delivery systems.