Healthcare Operations, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

About the Program

Purdue’s Department of Public Health offers three fully online graduate certificates to help students advance their knowledge in healthcare leadership, healthcare operations, and healthcare quality improvement in less time than a traditional master’s degree. These certificates teach in-demand skills in healthcare management and administration to advance students’ business and management acumen across healthcare settings.

This graduate certificate will elevate students’ skills in healthcare finance, accounting, and operational infrastructures. The curriculum will teach students to streamline operations efficiently to help create strong, care-focused organizations. Faculty share important industry knowledge and insights that students can put to use right away in their healthcare careers.

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Program Requirements

9 Credits Required

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• Identify the main components and issues of organization, financing and delivery of health services and health systems in the United States.
• Learn to conduct needs assessments to inform decisions and execute changes in organizational structures and processes in healthcare settings.
• Create financial roadmaps by interpreting and communicating financial and accounting information, developing and evaluating program budgets, and strategically investing in long-term improvements.

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