The Healthcare Management certificate is designed for professionals and graduate-level students seeking to develop core competencies in the administration and leadership of healthcare organizations.
Overview
The Healthcare Management certificate is designed for professionals and graduate-level students seeking to develop core competencies in the administration and leadership of healthcare organizations. Delivered in a hybrid format (in-person and online), the certificate emphasizes foundational knowledge in the US Healthcare system, organizational management and healthcare finance, equipping students with essential skills to succeed in today’s complex healthcare environment.
This certificate enhances the capabilities of professionals in health administration, public health, clinical practice and related fields by providing them with tools to effectively manage people, resources and systems and those looking to enter the healthcare management profession or an M.H.A. program. Through a combination of foundational and applied coursework, students acquire the managerial, financial and analytical skills necessary to improve organizational effectiveness and patient care delivery.
The Healthcare Management certificate can be completed in two academic semesters. A new cohort begins every Fall semester.
Stackability
Coursework completed in this certificate may be eligible for transfer into the Weekend Hybrid M.H.A. program within the College of Public Health and Health Professions. Only graduate-level (5000-7999) work with a grade of B or better is eligible for transfer of credit. A maximum of 15 transfer credits is allowed. Students are encouraged to consult academic advisors for the most current information on stackability and credit articulation.
Required Courses
The Healthcare Management certificate, offered by the College of Public Health and Health Professions, requires completion of 9 credit hours across three integrated graduate-level courses:
- HSA 6114 – Introduction to the US Health Care System (3 credits)
- HSA 6115 – Introduction to Managment of Health Services (3 credits)
- HSA 6177 – Health Care Finance (3 credits)
Admissions requirements
To be considered for the Healthcare Management certificate, all applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A prior bachelor’s degree, clinical master’s degree or clinical doctoral degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a degree deemed equivalent to them by the UF Office of Admissions’ evaluation of official transcripts. UF cannot accept applicants with degrees from U.S. institutions that are not regionally accredited.
- Graduation from a regionally accredited baccalaureate institution with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- 9 credits in quantitative-based courses with a B or better, or a GRE with a 300 score and 150 or better in the quantitative section.
- One of the following:
- Clinical doctor or clinical master’s degree and two years of post-graduate healthcare experience
- Three years of post-baccalaureate healthcare management experience or post-baccalaureate clinical experience
- Five years of post-baccalaureate leadership/management experience in any industry (Before starting the program, those without a healthcare background must take HSA 6114—Health Care System and Policy)
How to apply
To apply for the Healthcare Management certificate, please submit the required certificate application.
Questions? Contact us!
If you have any questions about the Healthcare Management certificate, please contact our Academic Team.