The Leadership of International Healthcare Organizations graduate certificate is in the School of Business within the College of Management and provides students with knowledge and skills related to the administrative and management aspects of international health.

This certificate also provides a relevant education for students within the Master of Healthcare Administration program by adding an international health focus. It offers an additional and unique educational opportunity for students in the Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Administration programs who have an interest in international health.

To accommodate those students whose visa requirements necessitate face-to-face courses, the certificate courses and the electives are offered in both face-to-face and online formats. Specifically, the certificate focuses on the following goals:

• Providing students with instruction in the management and leadership issues unique to international healthcare organizations.
• Creating an opportunity for students to gain more in-depth knowledge of the operation of international healthcare organizations.
• Providing theoretical as well as applied learning experiences in the administration of international healthcare organizations.

Additional Admission Requirements

Students must submit an essay describing their academic and career background, and reasons why they wish to pursue the Leadership of International Healthcare Organizations certificate.

Course Requirements

The certificate consists of four interdisciplinary courses for a total of 12 credit hours.