Healthcare Leadership
Graduate Certificate
Grand Rapids • Face to face • Hybrid • Online • 15 Credits
Healthcare Leadership Graduate Certificate at Grand Valley State University.
Overview
The Healthcare Leadership Graduate Certificate is designed for those newer to management in healthcare organizations. The certificate covers essential management content relevant to today's evolving healthcare sector, which functions differently than most industries. It is intended for clinicians who have gained administrative responsibilities, those promoted from administrative or staff positions into management, and those transferring their management experience from another industry to healthcare. While the certificate is not a graduate degree, courses taken for the certificate may be applied toward the CAHME accredited Master of Health Administration.
It is expected the program will take 15-18 months to complete. Students working full-time should take 1 or 2 classes in a semester. The program is offered online to make it more feasible for working healthcare professionals. Upon completion of this certificate, students will be awarded the Certificate in Healthcare Leadership, Certified Healthcare Finance Professions (CHFP - embedded in PNH 632), and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM - embedded in PNH 649).
Admission Information
Applicants must meet the requirements for graduate admissions at GVSU
and
provide additional documentation:
- Completed baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. institution or international equivalent.
- Undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Current resume.
- An essay regarding the purpose for applying to the certificate program.
Raymond J. Higbea, Ph.D., FACHE, FHFMA
Grand Valley State University
CECI – School of Community
Leadership & Development
[email protected]
(616) 331-6869
Professor of Health Administration
M.H.A. Program Director
Career Opportunities
Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 64,366.85 | 10% |
| $ 81,007.38 | 25% |
| $105,133.11 | 50% |
| $128,264.89 | 75% |
| $158,608.86 | 90% |
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
Top skills- Social Perceptiveness
- Service Orientation
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 50,132.80 | 10% |
| $ 63,523.74 | 25% |
| $ 81,286.18 | 50% |
| $ 96,597.55 | 75% |
| $118,808.90 | 90% |
Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
Top skills- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Monitoring
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 62,767.38 | 10% |
| $ 80,368.33 | 25% |
| $102,342.57 | 50% |
| $134,154.75 | 75% |
| $187,239.03 | 90% |
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Scholarships
Grand Valley State University offers a wide variety of merit-based
scholarships. For information on all of the scholarships that are
available to students, please visit Scholarships at GVSU.
Grand Valley offers myScholarships
(a scholarship matching tool) to help admitted students match
with GVSU scholarships, as well as external scholarship opportunities.
myScholarships will prompt you to answer questions to help match you
to scholarships for which you might qualify.
Flexible Delivery Methods
The program offers facetoface, hybrid, lowresidency, and fully online options. This flexibility is designed to accommodate working healthcare professionals with unpredictable schedules
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