Certificate in Healthcare Management Online
Move into healthcare leadership faster with a focused graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management that builds practical management skills for administrative and supervisory roles.
Program Overview
Elevate your credentials with the online certificate in healthcare management program
The online Certificate in Healthcare Management program is designed for working professionals and career changers who want to step into healthcare administration roles quickly and confidently. You’ll develop practical skills in operations, management, quality, HR fundamentals, reimbursement and organizational decision-making. All courses are grounded in how healthcare systems actually function.
Built for flexibility, our program delivers immediately applicable skills that help you improve workflows, communicate across teams and understand the financial and operational realities of healthcare organizations. It’s an efficient, lower-commitment pathway for advancement that's also fully stackable toward the M.S. in Healthcare Management, if you choose to continue your graduate studies.
In this online Healthcare Management Certificate program, you will:
- Learn essential management and leadership skills tailored specifically to the healthcare sector
- Experience an accessible, flexible and time-efficient educational pathway while enhancing your career prospects
- Help fulfill the increased demand for qualified healthcare managers who can navigate the complexities of patient care delivery, healthcare operations, regulatory compliance and healthcare finance
- Earn valuable credentials to prepare for leadership roles in hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, healthcare consulting and pharmaceutical firms
- Learn essential management and leadership skills tailored specifically to the healthcare sector
- Experience an accessible, flexible and time-efficient educational pathway while enhancing your career prospects
- Help fulfill the increased demand for qualified healthcare managers who can navigate the complexities of patient care delivery, healthcare operations, regulatory compliance and healthcare finance
- Earn valuable credentials to prepare for leadership roles in hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, healthcare consulting and pharmaceutical firms
Possible career paths and healthcare management jobs:
- Medical Office Manager/Clinic Supervisor
- Healthcare Operations Coordinator
- Patient Services Coordinator/Lead
- Scheduling or Access Supervisor
- Quality Improvement Assistant or Specialist
- Medical Office Manager/Clinic Supervisor
- Healthcare Operations Coordinator
- Patient Services Coordinator/Lead
- Scheduling or Access Supervisor
- Quality Improvement Assistant or Specialist
Accreditation
The Lamar University College of Business offers you access to a powerful business school alumni network and a business education backed by AACSB International accreditation – the gold standard of quality in business education worldwide.
Tuition
Pay as you go while earning your Healthcare Management Certificate
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing the Certificate in Healthcare Management online. Our tuition is affordable and can be paid for by the course.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Management Certifcate | $478 | $1,434 | $5,736 |
*University fees are included in the tuition listed. University fees are able to be covered by Financial Aid if you choose to apply and are qualified.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
Total program cost depends upon transfer hours and program advisement relevant to program requirements. For more information, contact a Lamar University enrollment specialist.
Financial Aid
Ready to get started on your degree program online but need help finding ways to fund your education? We can help you discover student financing sources that include grants, loans and other payment options. Learn more about financial aid here.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
What important dates and deadlines do you need to know?
Our Certificate in Healthcare Management online program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
| 8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 | 8/18/26 | 7/28/26 | 8/4/26 | 8/11/26 | 10/9/26 |
| Fall 1 | 10/12/26 | 9/21/26 | 9/28/26 | 10/6/26 | 12/10/26 |
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Admissions
Prepare your application materials for the online healthcare management program
The online Certificate in Healthcare Management program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Admission Requirements:
- Online Application
- Bachelor's Degree
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5
University Admission Requirements
All applicants must complete an application packet, consisting of:
- Complete online application and pay an application fee of $25
- Submit official transcripts from all high schools, colleges and universities you have attended
- All transcripts are required regardless of accreditation. Only regionally accredited institutions will be eligible for transfer credit.
- Verify specific requirements associated with chosen degree program
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Explore what the graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management courses have to offer
To earn your Certificate in Healthcare Management, you must complete four core courses for a total of 12 credit hours.
Choose four of the following six courses:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the components of and approaches to effective risk management in an organization
- Describe techniques for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating relevant threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits
- Identify compliance laws, standards, best practices, and policies of risk management.
- Identify assets and activities to protect within an organization
- Identify risk mitigation security controls and develop a risk mitigation plan.
- Perform a business impact analysis.
- Perform business continuity, disaster, and incident response planning.
