Certificate Overview
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The Undergraduate Certificate in Healthcare Management is an 18-credit program designed to provide students with the managerial skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed for administrative/management careers in the healthcare field. The program is offered completely online and is designed to transfer easily into the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Healthcare Management at Thomas Edison State University.
The Curriculum
The program will provide an opportunity for students to earn 18-credits at the undergraduate level.
NOTE:
For non-degree enrolled students, at least 50 percent of the credits required for an undergraduate certificate must be earned at Thomas Edison State University. Application of any transferred credits is at the discretion of the dean.
Up to 9 credits, 50 percent of the 18-credit certificate, may be older than seven years from the most current date of application to the University.
Credit Distribution
Required Courses (18 Credits)
| HCM-3070 | Principles of Healthcare Management | 3 |
| HCM-3080 | Healthcare Legal and Ethical Considerations | 3 |
| HCM-4060 | Human Resources Management for Healthcare Organizations | 3 |
| HCM-3530 | Comparative Healthcare Systems | 3 |
| HCM-4040 | Healthcare Quality and Outcomes: Measurement and Management | 3 |
| HCM-4050 | The Financing and Economics of Healthcare Delivery | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 18