Program Overview

Health Care Management (Graduate Certificate)

The Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management is designed for individuals seeking professional development or specialized knowledge in healthcare management.

Certificate Requirements

Graduate credit is only granted for courses completed with a grade of B- or higher. Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0

• Required Courses:
  • Select four courses from the following:
    • HLTC 800: Health Care Delivery and Innovations (3 credits)
    • HLTC 801: Health Care Financial Management (3 credits)
    • HLTC 802: Advocacy and Health Policy (3 credits)
    • HLTC 810: Health Care Quality and Safety (3 credits)
    • HLTC 811: Health Care Technology and Informatics (3 credits)

Accelerated Master's Overview

Accelerated Master's programs offer qualified University of New Hampshire undergraduate students the opportunity to begin graduate coursework in select graduate programs while completing a bachelor's degree.

Accelerated Master's Highlights

• Begin studying advanced topics while an undergraduate student with the opportunity to complete a master's degree or graduate certificate early.
• Master's degree program students: Earn up to 12 graduate (800-level) course credits while completing a bachelor's degree.
• Graduate certificate program students: Earn up to 8 graduate (800-level) course credits while completing a bachelor's degree.

Accelerated Master's Admission Requirements

• A minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA is required.
• A minimum of 90 undergraduate credits must be completed prior to enrolling in graduate (800-level) courses.
• Streamlined Graduate School Application (two letters of recommendation; most standardized tests and application fee are waived).

Accelerated Master's Requirements

• Students must attend a mandatory orientation session.
• Students must submit a special registration form each semester for dual-credit courses and note any DegreeWorks exceptions.
• Students may defer graduate matriculation for up to one year after earning their bachelor's degree in most programs.

Health Care Management (Graduate Certificate) Accelerated Option

This graduate program is approved to be taken on an accelerated basis in articulation with the following undergraduate program(s):

• Health Care Management (B.S.)
• Allied Health Leadership (B.S.)
• Students select from the following approved 800-level courses that can be completed in the undergraduate senior year for dual credit:
  • HLTC 800: Health Care Delivery and Innovations (3 credits)
  • HLTC 802: Advocacy and Health Policy (3 credits)

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will have the opportunity to:

• Develop new skill sets in the area of their specialization
• Acquire a credential and specialized knowledge in health care management
• Grow as a leader in the health care management field