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Courses of Study 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Healthcare Management Certificate


In eCornell Certificate Programs 

Healthcare isn’t limited to patient care. Today’s most successful healthcare professionals are also well versed in essential business and management concepts. Whether you’re running your own practice or managing others in a clinic, department or nursing floor, you must be able to effectively lead the people around you, understand the financial landscape, create budgets and navigate the regulatory environment.

This certificate program is aimed at giving doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals the basic knowledge and skills needed to manage people and programs efficiently and within the bounds of government regulations.

Key Takeaways


  • Manage cross-disciplinary teams effectively in order to hit organizational goals
  • Analyze financial statements to assess the financial stability and progress of an organization
  • Apply standard financial ratios to financial data to make strategic decisions
  • Use a systematic analysis to assess the impact of proposed purchases or services
  • Apply the principles of service marketing to healthcare organizations
  • Add value to patient and payer relationships through the application of marketing principles
  • Determine economic strategies suited to the dynamics of healthcare
  • Apply best practices in cost accounting to improve profitability of a healthcare unit or organization
  • Select a budgeting approach and develop budget estimates
  • Consider quality expectations and standards relevant to healthcare facilities
  • Implement inpatient and outpatient performance measures defined by reimbursement providers and regulators
  • Prepare to implement guidelines and practices that meet healthcare and labor regulations

What You’ll Earn


  • Healthcare Management Certificate from Cornell Dyson School
  • 70 Professional Development Hours (7 CEUs)

Who Should Enroll


  • Medical, nursing, and dental professionals
  • Physical therapy professionals
  • Veterinary professionals
  • Pre-med, pre-dental and pre-vet students
  • Anyone new to administrative and managerial responsibilities in a medical or dental practice, hospital, or long-term care facility

Total Investment


  • $4,400 with monthly payment options available
  • 3 months to complete all the courses

How to Enroll


For more information on how to enroll, please visit Healthcare Management Certificate