Online Healthcare Management Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

This part-time, asynchronous MBA program provides healthcare professionals with foundational knowledge in data analysis, Lean Six Sigma, and management. Students can choose an elective to align with their career goals and benefit from personalized attention, mentorship, and industry-connected faculty. The program prepares graduates for leadership roles in healthcare management, including Medical and Health Services Manager, Nurse Manager, and Physician Leader.

Program Outline

Outline:

Course Schedule:

• 7-week courses
• Part-time format
• Asynchronous

Individual Modules with Descriptions:

• MBA 6320 Descriptive Analytics: Provides foundational knowledge in data analysis and visualization techniques, enabling students to extract meaningful insights from healthcare data.
• MGT 5021 Management of Lean Six Sigma Programs: Introduces the principles and practices of Lean Six Sigma, a quality improvement methodology used to eliminate waste and improve efficiency in healthcare operations.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: Online coursework delivered through a learning management system
• Faculty: Instructors with expertise in healthcare management, analytics, and operational improvement
• Unique Approaches: Personalized attention, individualized mentorship, and industry-connected faculty to broaden professional networks

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Medical and Health Services Manager
• Nurse Manager
• Physician Leader
• Opportunities:
• Enhance career advancement as a leader in the healthcare field
• Develop essential management skills for healthcare organizations
• Meet the growing demand for clinicians with management expertise