Certificate Programs

Overview

Sponsoring department

• Health Policy and Management

Educational Objectives

The goal of this certificate program is to faciliate the development of knowledge and skills in the areas of management, finance and leadership within healthcare. The primary focus of the program is the U.S. health system.

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Intended Audience

The intended audience includes current degree students in the Bloomberg School of Public Health who are interested in health management and finance issues. Non-degree students who want to focus exclusively on current topics in health services management and finance are also welcome to apply for the certificate program. MPH students may enroll in either the Management and Leadership concentration or the certificate program, not both.

Admissions Criteria

Current students must apply for the certificate no later than two terms prior to their expected certificate completion date. Certificate applications may be obtained from the Health Finance and Management Program Office. The completed application form must be submitted to the Program Office (Hampton House 3rd floor) no later than two terms before the expected completion date.

Non-degree students (special students) who want to take the certificate program are required to submit an application through the admissions office. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university is required for admission. Applicants apply for special student regular status, in the Department of Health Policy and Management, and select Health Finance and Management as the "track/division". Applicants must provide copies of their undergraduate transcripts and a statement of purpose. The application will be reviewed by a committee of faculty who will determine the admissions decision.