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 6 months or sooner | 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)
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.
- Completion of our free, online application for admission
- Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended
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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Management-Graduate Certificate | ||
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
HLTC 800 | Health Care Delivery and Innovations (3 Credits) | |
HLTC 801 | Health Care Financial Management (3 Credits) | |
HLTC 802 | Advocacy and Health Policy (3 Credits) | |
HLTC 810 | Health Care Quality and Safety (3 Credits) | |
HLTC 811 | Health Care Technology and Informatics (3 Credits) | |
Our Accelerated Health Care Management (Graduate Certificate) provides an opportunity for UNH undergraduate students to begin graduate study while completing a bachelor’s degree—making you stand out among other job applicants and increasing your earning potential. Qualified students can begin earning graduate credit during their undergraduate programs, allowing them to maximize their time on campus and return on their educational investment.
Accelerated Master's Requirements
- Student must have GPA of 3.2 or higher to qualify.
- Students must formally apply to the Graduate School and be accepted into the relevant Accelerated Master’s program before enrolling in the 800 level courses.
- Students must complete 90 credits before taking 800-level courses.
- Approved AM students must attend mandatory AM orientation to formally accept their offer of admission and declare their intended graduate program matriculation date. They will also be required to complete a special petition form every semester that they wish to receive undergraduate credit for an 800-level course. NOTE: In most programs, students may defer graduate program enrollment for up to 1 year.
- Qualified students may complete up to 6 credits at the 800-level during their undergraduate studies, earning dual credit toward their B.S. and Graduate Certificate.
Accelerated Option
The Health Care Management (Graduate Certificate) is approved to be taken on an accelerated basis in articulation with the following undergraduate programs:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Leadership B.S. | ||
| Approved 800-level courses completed during undergraduate senior year: | ||
| HLTC 800 | Health Care Delivery and Innovations | 3 |
| HLTC 802 | Advocacy and Health Policy | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care Management B.S. | ||
| Approved 800-level courses completed during undergraduate senior year: | ||
| HLTC 800 | Health Care Delivery and Innovations | 3 |
| HLTC 802 | Advocacy and Health Policy | 3 |
Deadlines
Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission:
- Fall: Term 1 - September 1; Term 2 - November 1
- Spring: Term 3 - February 1; Term 4 - April 1
- Summer: Term 5 - June 1
- 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.