The health care industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace. With our certificate in health care management, you'll learn foundational skills to lead the way.
A leadership role in a thriving industry awaits. With our certificate in health care management, you'll take courses that address the most pressing issues in today's health care industry. You'll acquire foundational skills and knowledge that will improve your on-the-job performance—all with just one year of part-time study. Once you earn your certificate, you can transfer your coursework into our MBA in Health Care Management.
Whether you roll into the MBA or stop with your certificate, you'll partner with industry insiders who understand what it takes to succeed as health care managers, analysts, and consultants. With their support, you'll elevate your health care career.
Health Care Management Certificate Program Options
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Complete the certificate in health care management and transition into the MBA in health care management program. You may roll into the MBA program without submitting a GMAT score if you earn a certificate GPA of 3.3 or higher. All coursework from the certificate will transfer into the master's program.
For admission consideration, we require you to have an undergraduate degree with minimum GPA of 2.7.
We use a rolling admission format, meaning you can apply when it's convenient for you. We do recommend that you apply multiple weeks prior to the semester you'd like to begin the program; this will give us enough time to process your application.
You can start during any semester: fall, spring, or summer. View our academic calendar.
Certification for Health Care Management Program Highlights
Take the inside track to greater leadership in the flourishing health care industry.
Powerhouse Faculty
Here, you'll partner with faculty who bring extensive industry experience into the classroom. These health care insiders infuse the latest trends, thinking, and technology into their teaching. As you complete your certificate, you'll feel ready to rise in your health care career.
Hands-on Learning
From case studies to health care simulations, your education will impart practical skills you can immediately apply in your professional role. You'll go further, faster in this learn-by-doing environment.
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We’re glad you made the decision to apply. All applications and supplemental materials are submitted through the online application system. There is a $35 application fee to apply to Widener.