Health Care Management, Graduate Certificate*

General Program Information

The Health Care Management Graduate Certificate Program is an interdisciplinary 13-credit program of study designed to provide the learner with leadership and strategic management tools specifically for the health care environment. The focus of the program is to assist students to envision a broadened career perspective on the changing scope of health care delivery and management. Faculty from the Colleges of Business and Technology, Nursing, and Public Health design and teach the courses within the program.

Admission to the Program

In addition to the admissions criteria set by the ETSU Graduate School, the following is required:

1. an application
2. essay
3. transcripts from all colleges attended
4. three (3) professional references
5. a résumé

All applications will be evaluated by the Program Coordinator. Factors given consideration in the admission decision include the following: grade point average, professional work experience, writing ability, demonstrated interest in health care management, and references. Applicants are encouraged to address their related accomplishments and goals in the essay and résumé.

Program of Study

Each student will design a program of study to include the required courses and one 3-credit elective from the approved list of electives.

Course Requirements

A minimum of thirteen (13) credits is required for the Health Care Management Graduate Certificate. Upon admission to the program, an individualized program of study is designed based upon evaluation of previous coursework and professional experience. Coursework previously counted toward an earned degree or an earned certificate may not be transferred into the Health Care Management Graduate Certificate Program. Upon successful completion of the program of study, students will receive a certificate of completion in Health Care Management.

For information and application materials, contact:

East Tennessee State University
Health Care Management
Graduate Certificate Program
Box 70264
Johnson City, TN 37614
Attn: Jennifer Hunt, MPH
Phone: (423) 439-6135
e-mail: PublicHealth@etsu.edu

Articulation Agreement

Students who have completed the Health Care Management Graduate Certificate and subsequently are admitted into the Master of Health Administration may have up to thirteen (13) of the certificate credits applied toward the degree program of study as long as the courses fall within the matriculation limits and a grade of B (3.0) or better was earned for the course.

Students who have completed the Health Care Management Graduate Certificate may apply, with approval, up to thirteen (13) credits of coursework in the certificate program into the M.P.H., M.B.A., or M.S.N. degree programs.

Students who have completed the Health Care Management Graduate Certificate and subsequently are admitted into the MPH in Public Health Leadership and Policy may have up to thirteen (13) of the certificate credits applied toward the degree program of study as long as the courses fall within the matriculation limits and a grade of B (3.0) or better was earned for the course.

Health Care Management, Graduate Certificate Requirements: 13 credits

Required Courses: 10 credits

• HSMP 5040 - Health Systems, Regulations, and Policies (4 credits)
• HSMP 5050 - Health Care Accounting and Finance (3 credits)
• HSMP 5550 - Human Resource Management in Health Organizations (3 credits)

Advisor Approved Electives: 3 credits

Choose 3 credits from the following:

• ECON 5317 - Health Care Economics (3 credits)
• HSMP 5150 - Health Care Financial Management (3 credits)
• HSMP 5300 - Quality Improvement in Health Services Organizations (3 credits)
• HSMP 5525 - Health Services Organization and Delivery (3 credits)
• HSMP 5535 - Health Policy, Politics, and Analysis (3 credits)
• HSMP 5400 - Data Informed Decision-Making in Health Administration (3 credits)
• HSMP 5530 - Health Care Organizations and Law (3 credits)
• HSMP 5590 - Strategic Planning for Health Care (3 credits)
• HSMP 5700 - Studies in Health Administration (3 credits)