The Management of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare certificate is designed for professionals and graduate-level students seeking to develop core competencies in the management of artificial intelligence applications across healthcare environments.
Overview
Delivered in an online format, the certificate emphasizes ethical and effective use of artificial intelligence, healthcare data analytics and leadership strategies that align technology with improved health outcomes, operations and decision-making.
This certificate enhances the capabilities of professionals in health administration, public health, clinical practice and information systems by providing them with the tools to evaluate and apply artificial intelligence technologies responsibly. Through a combination of foundational and applied coursework, students acquire the analytical, managerial and technological skills necessary to address real-world healthcare challenges using data-driven and artificial-intelligence-enabled approaches.
This graduate certificate prepares students to support roles involving artificial intelligence integration in strategic planning, informatics, digital health innovation and data-informed health administration.
The Management of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare certificate must be completed in two academic semesters. A new cohort begins every Fall semester. Application deadline is June 1, 2027.
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 Management of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare certificate, offered by the College of Public Health and Health Professions, requires completion of 9 credit hours across three integrated graduate-level courses:
- HSA 6395 – Healthcare Data Analytics I (3 credits)
- HSA 6198 – Information Management in Health Administration (3 credits)
- HSA 6030 – Management of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (3 credits)
Admissions requirements
To be considered for the Management of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare 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 Management of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare graduate certificate, please submit the required certificate application.
Questions? Contact us!
If you have any questions about the Management of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare certificate, please contact the academic team within the Department of Health Services Research, Management and Policy.