Health Care Management (Graduate Certificate)
https://www.unh.edu/program/certificate/health-care-management
The Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management is designed for individuals seeking professional development or specialized knowledge in healthcare management.
Certificate Requirements
Graduate credit is only granted for courses completed with a grade of B- or higher.
Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Select four courses from the following: | 12 | |
| HLTC 800 | Health Care Delivery and Innovations | 3 |
| HLTC 801 | Health Care Financial Management | 3 |
| HLTC 802 | Advocacy and Health Policy | 3 |
| HLTC 810 | Health Care Quality and Safety | 3 |
| HLTC 811 | Health Care Technology and Informatics | 3 |
Accelerated Graduate Certificate Overview
Accelerated graduate programs offer qualified University of New Hampshire undergraduate students the opportunity to begin graduate coursework in select graduate programs while completing a bachelor’s degree. Accelerated graduate certificate programs are designed to provide students with an efficient and cost-effective pathway to earn both a bachelor's and graduate certificate, enhancing career opportunities and long-term earning potential.
Accelerated Graduate Certificate Highlights
- Begin studying advanced topics while an undergraduate student with the opportunity to complete a graduate certificate or master’s degree early.
- Graduate certificate program students: Earn up to 8* graduate (800-level) course credits while completing a bachelor’s degree. This coursework will count as dual-credit toward both the bachelor’s degree and the graduate certificate.
- Students complete the bachelor’s degree, and then officially matriculate into the graduate certificate program to complete the remaining required graduate-level coursework.
*Some exceptions apply.
Accelerated Program Admission Requirements
- A minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA is required.*
- A minimum of 90 undergraduate credits must be completed prior to enrolling in graduate (800-level) courses.
- Streamlined Graduate School Application (two letters of recommendation; most standardized tests and application fee are waived).*
*Some exceptions apply.
Accelerated Program Requirements
- Students must attend a mandatory orientation session.
- Students must submit a special registration form each semester for dual-credit courses and note any DegreeWorks exceptions.
- Students may defer graduate matriculation for up to one year after earning their bachelor’s degree in most programs.
- See the Accelerated Master’s Catalog Policy and Accelerated Master’s Website for additional information and a list of programs. Note that some programs have additional requirements (e.g. higher-grade expectations) compared to the general policy.
Health Care Management (Graduate Certificate) Accelerated Option
This graduate program is approved to be taken on an accelerated basis in articulation with the following undergraduate program(s):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care Management (B.S.) | ||
| Allied Health Leadership (B.S.) | ||
| Students select from the following approved 800-level courses that can be completed in the undergraduate senior year for dual credit: | ||
| HLTC 800 | Health Care Delivery and Innovations | 3 |
| HLTC 802 | Advocacy and Health Policy | 3 |