Health Care Management
An interdisciplinary program in Health Care Management
Health Care Management, Graduate Certificate
Welcome to the Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management, an advanced interdisciplinary program designed to equip professionals with leadership and strategic management tools to excel in the dynamic health care sector. This 18-credit-hour program, administered by the Management Department, integrates coursework from diverse disciplines including management, business law, marketing, health, economics, and sociology.
The Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Health Care Management is a structured, graduate-level program that combines knowledge and strategies from various fields to address complex challenges in health care management. Our curriculum is meticulously designed to provide a holistic understanding of health care systems and the skills required to lead effectively within them. This program focuses on the intersection of management principles with health care practices, preparing you to navigate and influence the evolving landscape of health care delivery.
Key Features:
- 18 Credit Hours: Comprehensive coursework across multiple disciplines.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Integration of management, business law, marketing, health, economics, and sociology.
- Flexible Learning: Designed for working professionals with options for evening and online classes.
- Expert Faculty: Learn from seasoned professionals and academics in health care and management.
Goals:
The primary goals of the Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Health Care Management are:
- Leadership Development: Enhance your ability to lead and manage effectively within the health care sector.
- Strategic Management: Equip yourself with strategic tools to make informed decisions and drive organizational success.
- Interdisciplinary Knowledge: Gain insights from various disciplines to tackle complex health care challenges.
- Practical Application: Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world health care management scenarios through case studies and projects.
- Professional Development: Support interested individuals in the health care field who may or may not necessarily be interested in pursuing a graduate degree to obtain recognition for a coherent body of graduate level study in the field of health care management.
Health Care Management, Graduate Certificate
Career Outcomes:
Graduates of the Health Care Management Graduate Certificate program are well-prepared for a range of leadership roles within the health care industry. Potential career outcomes include:
- Health Care Administrators: Oversee operations and strategic planning in hospitals, clinics, and health care facilities.
- Health Policy Analysts: Analyze and develop policies to improve health care systems and services.
- Medical and Health Services Managers: Manage departments or services within health care organizations.
- Consultants: Provide expert advice on health care management practices and strategies.
- Health Care Marketing Specialists: Develop and implement marketing strategies for health care organizations and services.
Who Will Benefit:
This graduate certificate program is ideal for:
- Health Care Professionals: Individuals seeking to advance their careers and take on leadership roles within health care settings.
- Managers and Executives: Professionals looking to transition into the health care sector or enhance their management skills with a focus on health care.
- Policy Makers and Analysts: Those involved in developing and analyzing health care policies who need a deeper understanding of health care management.
- Marketing and Business Professionals: Individuals interested in applying their skills within the health care industry to drive growth and improve services.
- Anyone seeking entry to health care management jobs, persons returning to school and the job market after a lengthy absence, or anyone considering a career change to the health care industry
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake .
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What if I decide to enroll in a master’s degree program?
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management does not guarantee admission to a master’s degree program for which students must meet specific requirements. However, coursework in the certificate program may articulate with several existing programs such as the Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Sociology, the Master of Science in Human Sciences, and the Master of Science in Professional Science. Credit hours may be approved for transfer into one of the specified degree programs. Acceptance of credit hours requires that an approved plan of study by the sponsoring graduate program be filled with the College of Graduate Studies.
Program Criteria:
Each candidate for the HCM program must have a baccalaureate degree, an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.75, and approval by the dean of Graduate Studies and the director of the HCM program.
An application must be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies. Include with the application a one-page narrative demonstrating an interest in health care management, experiences in the health care field, and career goals and aspirations.
A student may transfer up to six hours of approved coursework into the certificate program and may simultaneously pursue both the certificate and graduate degree. However, being admitted to a degree program and successfully completing coursework typically required for the graduate certificate does not automatically qualify a student for the certificate.
Students enrolled in the graduate certificate program must comply with existing policies applicable to all graduate programs at MTSU. The time limit for use of credit toward the certificate is six years from the date of enrollment in the earliest course applied toward the certificate. A student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (based on a 4-point scale) on courses leading to the certificate.
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