An online graduate certificate in Health Care Management from UNH is an effective way to achieve professional advancement in the field and gain highly sought after skills. Individuals seeking professional development or specialized knowledge in health care management can benefit from advancing their education.
Credit Hours: 12 | Program Length: Finish in 8 months | Tuition Cost
What is Health Care Management?
The Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management is designed for individuals seeking professional development or specialized knowledge in Health Care Management.
Why study Health Care Management at UNH College of Professional Studies?
Health Care Management is a rewarding career path for those who are passionate about health care, but have interests and talents outside of nursing or other clinical roles. The increasingly complex health care landscape in the U.S. fuels the need for strong managers and those who can offer expertise in the business side of health care, along with an understanding of the industry’s dynamics, will be positioned for a dynamic career.
Individuals seeking professional development or specialized knowledge in Health Care Management can benefit from advancing their education. A graduate certificate in Health Care Management is an effective way to achieve professional advancement in the field and gain highly sought after skills. In our program, you’ll develop specialized knowledge in Health Care Management while earning your credential.
Potential Career Areas
- Administrative Services Managers
- Clinical Data Managers
- Compliance Managers
- First-Line Supervisors
- Health Advocate
- Health Clinic Manager/Director
- Health Services Manager/Director
- Healthcare Department Manager/Director
- Healthcare Operations Manager/Director
- Healthcare Quality Improvement Manager/Director
- Healthcare Consultant
- Medical and Health Services Managers
- Practice Manager/Director
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists
Grow as a Leader in the Health Care Management Field
Course Highlights
In this 12-credit graduate certificate program, choose four courses from the following.
- Health Care Delivery and Innovations (3 credits)
- Health Care Financial Management (3 credits)
- Advocacy and Health Policy (3 credits)
- Health Care Quality and Safety (3 credits)
- Health Care Technology and Informatics (3 credits)
Open the Door to Any Industry
The UNH College of Professional Studies’ online business programs prepare graduates to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic business world. Designed to be flexible for busy working professionals, learn from industry expert faculty and customize your education to meet your unique career goals and interests.
Opportunities to Advance
The UNH College of Professional Studies offers a seamless transition from undergraduate to graduate study. Designed for the working adult, UNH CPS offers graduate certificates and master’s degrees delivered online by scholars-practitioner faculty. Receive a supportive, world-class education that fits your lifestyle, goals, and budget.
Why UNH CPS?
This 12-credit graduate certificate is designed to prepare individuals seeking management or administrative positions at human service agencies within the communities they serve. Available 100% online, you’ll learn from well-respected faculty who are active in the field.
- Regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE).
- Available fully online with select on-campus courses.
- Affordable tuition.
- Nationally ranked online programs.
- Career advising is available to all students and alumni. We also extend this service to those considering their college options.
- Faculty who are subject matter experts and share their real-world expertise, helping you apply what you learn to your personal goals and career.
Those wishing to continue their education may apply their 12-credit Graduate Certificate toward our 30-credit Health Care Management master's degree. Ask your advisor about application requirements.
The accelerated program option is for undergraduate students currently enrolled in either the B.S. Health Care Management or B.S. Allied Health Leadership program who want to streamline their educational path to achieving a graduate degree. This option allows students to complete their bachelor’s and graduate degrees in a fast-tracked five-year timeline.
Qualifications:
- Current UNH undergraduate student enrolled in either the B.S. in Health Care Management or B.S. in Allied Health Leadership program.
- GPA of 3.2 or higher.
- Apply and be accepted into to one of the graduate programs of choice: MS Health Care Management or the Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management.
- Completed 90 undergraduate credits (to begin taking courses for dual credit). Most students apply in their junior year; once admitted to the program, students can begin taking select courses for dual credit, provided they’ve completed 90 undergraduate credits.
Contact Your Advisor to Learn More
If you want to enroll in an accelerated graduate program, contact your advisor for more information and full eligibility requirements.
Curriculum & Requirements
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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Select four courses from the following: | 12 | |
| HLTC 800 | Health Care Delivery and Innovations | 3 |
| HLTC 801 | Health Care Financial Management | 3 |
| HLTC 802 | Advocacy and Health Policy | 3 |
| HLTC 810 | Health Care Quality and Safety | 3 |
| HLTC 811 | Health Care Technology and Informatics | 3 |
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 programs are designed to provide students with an efficient and cost-effective pathway to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree or graduate certificate, enhancing career opportunities and long-term earning potential.
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. This coursework will count as dual-credit toward both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
- Graduate certificate program students: Earn up to 8* graduate (800-level) course credits while completing a bachelor’s degree. This coursework will count as dual-credit toward both the bachelor’s degree and the graduate certificate.
- Students complete the bachelor’s degree, and then officially matriculate into the master’s or graduate certificate program to complete the remaining required graduate-level coursework.
*Some exceptions apply.
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).*
*Some exceptions apply.
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.
- See the Accelerated Master’s Catalog Policy and Accelerated Master’s Website for additional information and a list of programs. Note that some programs have additional requirements (e.g. higher-grade expectations) compared to the general policy.
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):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| HLTC 802 | Advocacy and Health Policy | 3 |
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.
Deadlines
Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission:
- Fall: Rolling Admissions. Final Deadline October 24
- Spring: Rolling Admissions. Final Deadline March 20
- Summer: Rolling Admissions. Final Deadline May 23
- Special: N/A
Application Fee: Application fee waived for CPS Online applicants.
Campus: Online
New England Regional: No
Accelerated Certificate: Yes (for more details see the accelerated certificate (masters) information page)
New Hampshire Residents
Students claiming in-state residency must also submit a Proof of Residence Form. This form is not required to complete your application, but you will need to submit it after you are offered admission, or you will not be able to register for classes.
Transcripts
If you attended UNH or Granite State College (GSC) after September 1, 1991, and have indicated so on your online application, we will retrieve your transcript internally; this includes UNH-Durham, UNH-Manchester, UNH Non-Degree work and GSC.
If you did not attend UNH, or attended prior to September 1, 1991, then you must upload a copy (PDF) of your transcript in the application form. International transcripts must be translated into English.
If admitted, you must then request an official transcript be sent directly to our office from the Registrar's Office of each college/university attended. We accept transcripts both electronically and in hard copy:
- Electronic Transcripts: Please have your institution send the transcript directly to grad.school@unh.edu. Please note that we can only accept copies sent directly from the institution.
- Paper Transcripts: Please send hard copies of transcripts to: UNH Graduate School, Thompson Hall- 105 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824. You may request transcripts be sent to us directly from the institution or you may send them yourself as long as they remain sealed in the original university envelope.
Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be submitted and applicants must disclose any previous academic or disciplinary sanctions that resulted in their temporary or permanent separation from a previous post-secondary institution. If it is found that previous academic or disciplinary separations were not disclosed, applicants may face denial and admitted students may face dismissal from their academic program.
Resume
A current resume is required with your submitted application.
Personal Statement/Essay Questions
Prepare a brief but careful statement regarding:
- Reasons you wish to do graduate work in this field, including your immediate and long-range objectives.
- Your specific research or professional interest and experiences in this field.
International Applicants
Prospective international students are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent examination scores. English Language Exams may be waived if English is your first language. If you wish to request a waiver, then please visit our Test Scores webpage for more information.