Healthcare Leadership
Graduate Certificate
Online
Course Delivery
10
Total Credits
$10,000
Tuition
6 months
Minimum Duration
Program Overview
The students applying to the graduate certificate program are passionate about healthcare leadership Students come from various backgrounds and share a common goal: to become effective leaders in healthcare, motivated to drive change, improve patient outcomes, and shape the future of healthcare. Our students are committed to making a difference, whether they come from clinical backgrounds and want to expand their impact or have a business mindset and seek to contribute their skills to the healthcare sector.
By choosing our MSU’s Healthcare Leadership graduate certificate, you'll join a community of like-minded individuals, gain a unique blend of knowledge and skills, and position yourself for success in a rewarding and challenging field. Your journey towards becoming a healthcare leader starts here.
Program Outcomes
Earning a healthcare leadership graduate certificate will provide students with a competitive edge, expand their career opportunities, and empower them to drive positive change in the healthcare industry. It's a transformative journey that equips students with the necessary skills and credentials to become effective and influential leaders in healthcare.
Career Outlook
The demand for professionals with healthcare and business leadership knowledge is high. The job growth for medical and health services managers nationwide is projected to grow by 28% between 2021 and 2031, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.*
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership program is designed to help transform healthcare workers into tomorrow’s innovators and provide a path for career advancement. Professionals throughout the industry may consider enrolling, including:
- Healthcare executives and administrators seeking to enhance their leadership skills and strategic decision-making abilities.
- Managers and supervisors who want to develop their leadership capabilities specifically within the healthcare context.
- Healthcare professionals looking to transition into leadership roles or advance their careers in healthcare management.
- Consultants and advisors specializing in healthcare who want to broaden their knowledge of leadership, decision-making, market analysis, and negotiations.
- Individuals interested in pursuing a career in healthcare leadership or healthcare consulting.
- Professionals working in related fields, such as healthcare marketing or healthcare planning, who want to expand their skill set and understanding of the broader healthcare landscape.
- Individuals who want to acquire foundational knowledge in leadership, strategic decision-making, market analysis and negotiations within healthcare.
A Top-Ranked Education
- 60th Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- 123rd Global University — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Michael Rip, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Director of Healthcare Management, MS program
Michael Rip is the founding director of MSU’s Master of Science in Healthcare Management program and an assistant professor in the Department of Management in the Eli Broad College of Business. He is also founding director of the Program in Public Health in the College of Human Medicine. His research interests include critical thinking and innovation and how critical thinking can provide a foundation for high-reliability organizations to improve patient safety and minimize error in healthcare settings.
Course Information
Core
HCM 817 Healthcare Leadership (2credits)HCM 818 Strategic Decision-Making (2 credits)
HCM 819 Market Analysis and Planning (2 credits)
HCM 820 Negotiations (2 credits)
One of the following three courses:
HCM 801 Critical Thinking and Innovation in Healthcare (2 credits)
HCM 807 Law and Ethics in Healthcare (2 credits)
HCM 809 Organizational Behavior in Healthcare (2 credits)
Learning Experiences
Students must complete the core classes, and choose one elective.
Admissions Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree with requirements for admission to the graduate certificates are a minimum GPA of 2.5 or a graduate GPA of 3.0
- A written statement of purpose detailing your professional interests and goals
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts from all previous schools
To apply to this program:
- Complete a university application and pay the application fee.
- Submit all required materials to the application portal.
Key Dates
Summer Semester
Application Deadline
April 1st
Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,000
$10,000
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found here.
Program Overview
The students applying to the graduate certificate program are passionate about healthcare leadership Students come from various backgrounds and share a common goal: to become effective leaders in healthcare, motivated to drive change, improve patient outcomes, and shape the future of healthcare. Our students are committed to making a difference, whether they come from clinical backgrounds and want to expand their impact or have a business mindset and seek to contribute their skills to the healthcare sector.
By choosing our MSU’s Healthcare Leadership graduate certificate, you'll join a community of like-minded individuals, gain a unique blend of knowledge and skills, and position yourself for success in a rewarding and challenging field. Your journey towards becoming a healthcare leader starts here.
Program Outcomes
Earning a healthcare leadership graduate certificate will provide students with a competitive edge, expand their career opportunities, and empower them to drive positive change in the healthcare industry. It's a transformative journey that equips students with the necessary skills and credentials to become effective and influential leaders in healthcare.
Career Outlook
The demand for professionals with healthcare and business leadership knowledge is high. The job growth for medical and health services managers nationwide is projected to grow by 28% between 2021 and 2031, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.*
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership program is designed to help transform healthcare workers into tomorrow’s innovators and provide a path for career advancement. Professionals throughout the industry may consider enrolling, including:
- Healthcare executives and administrators seeking to enhance their leadership skills and strategic decision-making abilities.
- Managers and supervisors who want to develop their leadership capabilities specifically within the healthcare context.
- Healthcare professionals looking to transition into leadership roles or advance their careers in healthcare management.
- Consultants and advisors specializing in healthcare who want to broaden their knowledge of leadership, decision-making, market analysis, and negotiations.
- Individuals interested in pursuing a career in healthcare leadership or healthcare consulting.
- Professionals working in related fields, such as healthcare marketing or healthcare planning, who want to expand their skill set and understanding of the broader healthcare landscape.
- Individuals who want to acquire foundational knowledge in leadership, strategic decision-making, market analysis and negotiations within healthcare.
A Top-Ranked Education
- 60th Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- 123rd Global University — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Michael Rip, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Director of Healthcare Management, MS program
Michael Rip is the founding director of MSU’s Master of Science in Healthcare Management program and an assistant professor in the Department of Management in the Eli Broad College of Business. He is also founding director of the Program in Public Health in the College of Human Medicine. His research interests include critical thinking and innovation and how critical thinking can provide a foundation for high-reliability organizations to improve patient safety and minimize error in healthcare settings.
Course Information
Core
HCM 817 Healthcare Leadership (2credits)HCM 818 Strategic Decision-Making (2 credits)
HCM 819 Market Analysis and Planning (2 credits)
HCM 820 Negotiations (2 credits)
One of the following three courses:
HCM 801 Critical Thinking and Innovation in Healthcare (2 credits)
HCM 807 Law and Ethics in Healthcare (2 credits)
HCM 809 Organizational Behavior in Healthcare (2 credits)
Learning Experiences
Students must complete the core classes, and choose one elective.
Admissions Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree with requirements for admission to the graduate certificates are a minimum GPA of 2.5 or a graduate GPA of 3.0
- A written statement of purpose detailing your professional interests and goals
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts from all previous schools
To apply to this program:
- Complete a university application and pay the application fee.
- Submit all required materials to the application portal.
Key Dates
Summer Semester
Application Deadline
April 1st
Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,000
$10,000
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found here.
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