Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration at Northwestern University

Programme overview

Healthcare is an expanding and dynamic economic sector. Job forecasting reports consistently point to healthcare as a dominant force in the economy, in terms of both projected growth and percentage share of all jobs. With this growth comes the need for effective administrators and managers who understand the complex patchwork of the U.S.

Faculty: School of Professional Studies | Duration: 4 courses | Study mode: part-time | Intake: Fall, winter, spring and summer quarters | Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Students are required to complete the following four courses to earn the certificate: HCA 403: Change Management and People Leadership in Healthcare (HR1) HCA 404: Financial Management in Healthcare Organizations (Finance1) HCA 405: Data Driven Healthcare Management: Why Data Matters HCA 410: Leading Quality Care and Ethical Compliance COURSE SCHEDULE

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants hold a U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Application: online application, 300-550 word statement of purpose, resume, one letter of recommendation, official transcripts; some certificates also require a writing sample. Applications are accepted each quarter (deadlines July 15, October 15, January 15, April 15).

Intake: Fall, winter, spring and summer quarters

Duration: 4 courses

Apply through the official page: https://sps.northwestern.edu/graduate-certificates/admission.html

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