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Advanced Certificate in Healthcare Management

Introduction

The curriculum of the Advanced Certificate in Healthcare Management provides a foundation in the business of healthcare management as seen in organizations as diverse as hospitals, medical and dental practices, long-term care facilities, and insurance companies. Students who later enroll in the MS in Healthcare Management can apply all 15 credits toward that degree. Those who later enroll in the MBA program with a specialization in healthcare management can apply all 15 credits earned in this program toward that degree.

The Program

This 15-credit, five-course certificate program is normally completed within two semesters.

Who Should Apply?

The Advanced Certificate in Healthcare Management program is designed for college graduates seeking to begin or advance their careers in healthcare management. It is also appropriate for business and medical professionals who want to increase their marketability by adding healthcare management knowledge to their skills sets.

Additional Admission Requirements

In addition to the general admission requirements for the Touro University School of Business, criteria for the Advanced Certificate in Healthcare Management program are:

  • GMAT/GRE: A GMAT or GRE score in the 20th percentile (Touro University's GMAT score report number is MN8-Z3-04; GRE score report for Touro University Graduate Business is code 2903); OR

  • Two or more years of experience in healthcare management; OR

  • A graduate business degree from an accredited institution.

  • One short essay, minimum of 500 words, discussing your motivation, interests, and goals in pursuing graduate business studies.

  • Completion of Finance or Accounting course OR enrollment in MBAN 502 – Healthcare Finance during the first semester of study and prior to enrolling in MBAN 676.*

Applicants for admission should also consult procedures described in the “Application for Graduate Admission,” at http://apply.touro.edu

Course of Study

All courses carry 3 credits.

  • course Healthcare Management: Trends and Challenges

  • course Law & Ethics in Healthcare Management

  • course Healthcare Financial Management

  • course Healthcare Informatics

  • One three-credit Healthcare Management elective

Advanced Certificate in Healthcare Management Pathway to an MBA or MS degree

Should you decide to pursue an MBA with a specialization in Healthcare Management or the Master’s in Healthcare Management, after completing the advanced certificate program, you can transfer all 15 credits earned in this certificate program toward your Master’s or MBA degree. Please note: Students who wish to apply to the MBA or MS program must do so within 7 years of completing the Advanced Certificate.