
College of Nursing
Grow your expertise in the business side of healthcare
Expand your knowledge beyond the bedside to the critical and increasingly complex business and management side of healthcare. Our Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management for Nurses addresses a critical need in today's healthcare landscape: understanding the growing complexities of data management, financial expertise, insurance dynamics and population health analytics. There is an urgent demand for professionals who can adeptly navigate the challenges of escalating costs, evolving patient needs and advancing technology. In this program, you will learn about capital acquisition, budgeting and revenue cycle management. We will also address the critical need for fiscal responsibility within healthcare organizations while safeguarding the quality of patient care.
Program Details
12 credit hours
Four courses
Eight-week courses
Online
Estimated tuition cost
Texas residents: About $6,700
Non-residents: About $11,800
Program courses
- NURS 5323: Health Care Data Management and Analytics
- NURS 5324: Health Care Finance I
- HMAP 5314: Health Insurance and Managed Care
- HMAP 5322: Population Health Analytics
Pathway to MSN
Upon completion of the certificate, students earning a grade of B or better in each course who are admitted to the MSN in Nursing Practice Innovation program may apply all 12 credit hours to their degree.
