Managing in Health Systems Organizations
Leverage your education and experience by understanding health care management
Whether you currently work in health care or are planning to do so, it is crucial to understand the dynamics of the field. What are the relationships among the various elements of the health care system; how is care financed; how are information systems used; why is innovation so important? How does managing in health care differ from managing in other industries?
In complex organizations, especially health care delivery systems, managing doesn't just involve the "managers.” It is carried out by everyone in the organization. Some aspects of management are apparent right away, such as forming or participating in a work team. Other aspects, such as supervision or budgeting, become more important as you progress through your career. This certificate, therefore, is about managing in, rather than management of, health care organizations.
You can become a better professional and/or a better employee if you know why various processes occur and how to adapt to them. And the health care field offers many career opportunities to those who combine management skills with professional skills.
Why formal management education?
- You’ll have an edge in job interviews and salary negotiations. Employers and potential partners struggle to find recent graduates with formal management knowledge.
- Job satisfaction. Knowing a bit about why things happen as they do in health care organizations not only makes you more valuable to an organization, but also helps you get more out of your career.
- You can earn more money. Numerous studies have shown a direct correlation between management competency and higher earnings.
- More career options. You will develop capabilities in health care management in addition to the expertise you already have in your own field.
Why the Certificate in Applied Business?
It’s focused and relevant.
The sheer size of many business curricula can require a multi-year, full-time commitment and may include course work not directly applicable to your practice. By limiting the curriculum to only the essential core competencies of health care management, the Certificate in Applied Business—Managing in Health Systems Organizations is designed for maximum relevance at minimum cost.
Courses (15 credits)*
The Certificate in Applied Business—Managing in Health Systems Organizations comprises five online courses, each focusing on a core competency essential to successful healthcare management. All courses are three credits and must be taken for a letter grade.
- ABus 4151 Innovation for Leaders and Organizations
- ABus 4515 Strategy and Management for a Sustainable Future
- HSM 3521 Health Care Delivery Systems
- HSM 4541 Health Care Finance
- HSM 4561 Health Care Administration and Management
*You may request to substitute ABus 3xxx/4xxx and/or HSM 3xxx/4xxx management-related and/or business-related courses with adviser approval.
