Health Care Technology and Analytics, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

The health care technology and analytics post-baccalaureate certificate meets a great need for health care administrators, including those whose expertise is not technology, to have a working knowledge of the technology and its analytic capabilities. This four-course sequence provides the basic knowledge and skills to achieve this goal.

Admissions Requirements

  • Completed application (SOPHAS Express)
  • Undergraduate degree (applicants with 3.0 GPA or better see more success)
  • Official transcript from a degree-granting institution
  • Professional goal statement (about 500 words)
  • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • The GRE is not required

Requirements for International students

Along with the general admission requirements above, the following must be provided by prospective international students:

  • Demonstration of English Language Proficiency Some examples of demonstrated English language proficiency include minimum score requirements for the following standardized tests:
    • Paper-based TOEFL: 550
    • Internet-based TOEFL: 80
    • IELTS: 6.5
    • PTE: 54
    • Duolingo: 110
  • Academic records, in English translation, for post-secondary studies outside the United States. These must include the courses taken and/or lectures attended, practical laboratory work, the maximum and minimum grades attainable, the grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations, and any honors or degrees received. WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.

Tuition

Tuition Cost Per Credit
Graduate Tuition $1,370

Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:

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  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of health information technology used in the management of data and information within health care settings.
  • Evaluate the potential of emerging technologies and other innovations in health care to transform health care processes and outcomes.
  • Utilize tools and analytical methods to analyze, manage and effectively communicate health data.
Required Courses
HMP 5190Analytical Methods for Health Management3
HMP 5150Artificial Intelligence in Health Care3
HMP 5180Visualizing and Communicating with Health Data3
Health Technology3
Choose one course
Health Information Systems
Leveraging Technology in Health Care Organizations
Total Credits12

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

 Online Option

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
SpringCredits
Critical course:  HMP 5190 Analytical Methods for Health Management 3
Critical course:  HMP 5180 Visualizing and Communicating with Health Data 3
Critical course:  HMP 5150 Artificial Intelligence in Health Care 3
 Credits9
Summer
Critical course:  HMP 5140 Leveraging Technology in Health Care Organizations 3
 Credits3
 Total Credits12

Residential Option

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
Critical course:  HMP 5190 Analytical Methods for Health Management 3
 Credits3
Year Two
Fall
Critical course:  HMP 5130 Health Information Systems 3
 Credits3
Spring
Critical course:  HMP 5180 Visualizing and Communicating with Health Data 3
Critical course:  HMP 5150 Artificial Intelligence in Health Care 3
 Credits6
 Total Credits12