Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management Online
Gain advanced knowledge applicable to a dynamic healthcare marketplace with high employment growth.
Overview
Why our Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management stands out
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management online program at Fitchburg State University enables you to develop essential skills to identify and implement effective solutions for challenges across the evolving healthcare landscape. You will study healthcare marketing, law and ethics, financial issues, and more.
Along with completion in as few as five months, this online healthcare management graduate certificate program provides an ideal stepping stone toward earning your Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management, which also is available 100% online. All nine credit hours from the certificate program can be applied toward the MBA program. Whether you're looking to add to your expertise or start an MBA, this certificate complements any career goals.
These online healthcare management courses are designed and taught by the same degreed Fitchburg State faculty who teach on campus, many of whom are working professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for medical and health services managers nationwide is expected to grow by 18% through 2028.
Upon program completion, you will be prepared for leadership roles in a high-growth marketplace, such as:
- Clinical Manager
- Health Information Director
- Hospital Administrator
- Medical Director
- Operations Manager
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Regulatory Affairs Manager
- Director of Client Relationships
- Clinical Manager
- Health Information Director
- Hospital Administrator
- Medical Director
- Operations Manager
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Regulatory Affairs Manager
- Director of Client Relationships
Student learning outcomes:
- Students will understand management course content as applied to the specific area of healthcare, apply management leadership, motivation, and communication, and how decision-making supports and impacts various stakeholders
- Students will apply economic and business thought to healthcare management problems, and analyze controversial legal and/or ethical issues through discussion/defense of a position incorporating ethical and legal reasoning
- Students will be able to create a meaningful understanding of departmental interdependence; recognize and foster crucial corporate, logistical, and clinical excellence within the healthcare industry, and become aware of economic, social, and political aspects of illness in the industry
- Students will develop an effective understanding of the importance of using discipline-specific case study analyses in practical decision-making
- Students will understand management course content as applied to the specific area of healthcare, apply management leadership, motivation, and communication, and how decision-making supports and impacts various stakeholders
- Students will apply economic and business thought to healthcare management problems, and analyze controversial legal and/or ethical issues through discussion/defense of a position incorporating ethical and legal reasoning
- Students will be able to create a meaningful understanding of departmental interdependence; recognize and foster crucial corporate, logistical, and clinical excellence within the healthcare industry, and become aware of economic, social, and political aspects of illness in the industry
- Students will develop an effective understanding of the importance of using discipline-specific case study analyses in practical decision-making
Upon program completion, you will be prepared for leadership roles in a high-growth marketplace, such as:
- Clinical Manager
- Health Information Director
- Hospital Administrator
- Medical Director
- Operations Manager
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Regulatory Affairs Manager
- Director of Client Relationships
- Clinical Manager
- Health Information Director
- Hospital Administrator
- Medical Director
- Operations Manager
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Regulatory Affairs Manager
- Director of Client Relationships
Accreditation
Fitchburg State University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
Also available
Fitchburg State offers a variety of specialized graduate certificate options. Check out all of our online graduate certificates or discover our highly specialized MBA online degree programs.
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Tuition
Choosing our online program is cost-effective
Our online graduate certificate programs offer affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management | $436 | $1,308 | $3,924 |
- Application fee: $50
- Visit the student accounts website for a breakdown of tuition and fees
- If you are applying for financial aid, please use School Code 002184. For further information, please contact Financial Aid at (978) 665-3302 or [email protected].
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Upcoming dates for our online graduate certificate program
Fitchburg State online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Now enrolling:
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Intent to Enroll Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring A | 1/15/25 | 12/17/24 | 12/27/24 | 1/3/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/7/25 |
| Spring B | 3/17/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/7/25 | 3/10/25 | 3/11/25 |
| Summer A | 5/19/25 | 4/21/25 | 5/2/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/13/25 |
| Summer B | 7/10/25 | 6/9/25 | 6/20/25 | 6/27/25 | 6/30/25 | 7/1/25 |
| Fall A | 9/4/25 | 8/5/25 | 8/15/25 | 8/25/25 | 8/26/25 | |
| Fall B | 10/29/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/10/25 | 10/20/25 | 10/21/25 |
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Admissions
See the details of our online healthcare management certificate
At Fitchburg State, we've streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admissions Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- GPA not less than 2.8 on undergrad coursework
- Transcripts from all institutions previously attended
You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission.
- Submit graduate application and $50 application fee
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, with official transcripts
- Overall undergraduate GPA of not less than 2.8
- Official transcripts of graduate-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution (if applicable)*
- Professional resume
- Students with undergraduate GPAs of less than 2.8 may also be considered for admission based on their professional work experience and a letter of recommendation
- No GMAT is required
Dual Concentration Options
Students
with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are currently enrolled in the MBA
program may request to enroll in one additional concentration after
their first semester. Students who have been approved for a dual
concentration must:
- Complete the course requirements for each concentration (completed courses can only be counted once toward one concentration)
- Meet the requirements for the catalog year in which their dual concentration is approved
Dual Concentration Request Form
To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Fitchburg State University
Admissions Office
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
International Students:
- An English Proficiency test is required for natives of non-English speaking countries (see testing options below)
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended*
- International Credit Evaluation for degrees and coursework taken outside of the United States
- GPA of not less than 2.5
- Application fee ($50)
- Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose (300 word minimum)
*All foreign transcripts must be formally evaluated before we are able to make an admission decision. We accept evaluations and the respective type of evaluation from one of the following credentialing agencies:
- World Education Services
- course-by-course ICAP
- Education Credential Evaluators (ECE) - course-by-course
- SpanTran - course analysis
- SpanTran has created a custom application for Fitchburg State University that will ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application here: SpanTran Pathway - Fitchburg State University
English Language Proficiency - Applicants can demonstrate English proficiency by submitting official test scores from one of the following approved exams:
- TOEFL - minimum score requires TOEFL iBT 79, paper based-TOEFL 550
- IEFLTS - minimum score required 6.5 overall band score
- Duolingo English Test - minimum score required 105
- PTE Academic Test - minimum score required 58
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with foreign education (from a non-English speaking country) will need to follow the international admission requirements (English proficiency testing excluded). Students in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa are not eligible for the program. I-20s are not issued for online programs.
TOEFL Code: 3518
IELTS Code: No code; please select Fitchburg State as a recipient.
Courses
Learn more about our online healthcare management classes
For the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management online, the curriculum is comprised of 3 courses covering nine credit hours.
