Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management

Classes are structured into “blocks” or 8-week sessions, with each block consisting of one course:

MAN 6096 – Fundamentals of the U.S. Healthcare System
MAN 6095 – Management of Healthcare Organizations in the 21st Century
HSA 6176 – Financing and Reimbursement of Health Systems
HSA 6197 – Design and Management of Health Information Systems
HSA 6759 – Quality Assessment and Outcome in Health Care

Unique features and exclusive benefits of the certificate program include:

• Fast-track schedule: classes are delivered in an 8-week hybrid format so you may complete the certificate in 2 ½ semesters.
• Convenient schedule and location: Friday evening classes are held in the MARC building on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus.
• Network with diverse healthcare professionals: Since this is a cohort-based, lock-step program, you will build strong relationships with your classmates that will enrich your personal and professional life long after you complete the certificate
• Career planning services and tools to help you gain the knowledge and professional skills to be even more competitive in today’s challenging job market.

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management program, prospective students must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA in upper-level undergraduate coursework.

The procedure for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management is as follows:

For currently enrolled FIU students, please complete the PDF file application under Graduate Certificate Programs at: http://gradschool.fiu.edu/admissions.html

For applicants not currently enrolled at FIU, please complete the online application at:http://gradschool.fiu.edu/admissions.html  under Graduate Certificate Programs. SelectCertificate from the degree level drop-down menu (on the Academic Information page of the online application form) and Healthcare Management from the “major” drop-down menu listing all FIU certificate programs.

Applicants must submit official supporting documents to:

FIU- Health Management Programs
Chapman Graduate School of Business
Florida International University 
11200 S. W.  8th Street - RB 250 
Miami, FL  33199-0001

• Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and/or universities.  Transcripts must be sent directly to the address noted above by all formerly attended institutions in a sealed envelope.
• Official proof of degree: a copy of the original diploma is required if the degree is not posted on the official transcripts.

The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management starts in the Fall 2012 semester. Deadline for applications is July 16, 2012.

Tuition for the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Program for the 2012-2013 year is $17,900.

The Graduate Certificate is currently eligible for financial aid from the US Department of Education IF the student is currently enrolled in and pursuing a graduate degree program.

For more information, contact the Financial Aid office at finaid.fiu.edu, or call 305-348-7272. FIU'S INSTITUTION CODE: 009635