Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management

Edward S. Ageno School of Business

Program Description

The Health Services Management (HSM) Graduate Certificate Program is designed to provide relevant and current knowledge about the health services area to those who want to manage organizations in this industry. It is meant for those who want knowledge and skills for managing health services organizations but do not want to get, or already have an MBA. People who work in health services now, and want to grow into managerial jobs will benefit from this 18-unit program, as well as those who would like to make a career - move into the health services.

Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management - 18 Units

With the enormous changes taking place in health services in this country, there is growing demand for professionals who are able to function effectively in these delivery systems. This certificate gives you the opportunity to learn the most up to date information about managing a team of health care professionals and delivering high quality health services, and in less time than it would take to earn a graduate degree.

REQUIREMENTS - 18 units
· HSM 372 US Health Services Delivery Systems
· HSM 373 Healthcare Policy and Government Relations

Four of the following:
· HSM 374 Healthcare Economics and Public Policy
· HSM 375 Health Services Quality Assessment and Improvement
· HSM 376 Continuum of Long-Term Care
· HSM 377 Financial Management of Health Services Organizations
· HSM 378 Managing the Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Services
· HSM 379 Evolution of Managed Care and Integrated Health Services Delivery Systems
· HSM 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Health Services Management
· HSM 398 Internship: Healthcare Management
· HSM 399 Directed Study in Health Services Management