Hi
I have a MBA degree in marketing from India. I been in living in US for the last 4 years raising my family and simply being a housewife. However I now want to start working again. The healthcare industry interests me and I am thinking of doing a certificate course in healthcare management to supplement my education.
Can you pls. advise some courses on the same both online as well as on-campus? I am considering the Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management from Devry University but I have read mixed reviews about the university.
At this age of my career I am not willing to experiment and looking for a stable career in healthcare industry but I believe that with an MBA degree on my back I need to do a few specialized courses to get into the industry. will appreciate your advice on my career prospects.
Thank you Skyarc for asking the same question I am researching on as I also have a similar situation like yours. I also have a “general” MBA, and so I want to just get some more specialized training in health care administration/management to break into the field.
Also thank you Vicky for a very informative answer.
Sincerely,
Ken
Thanks Vicky for sharing this knowledge
Hello Sky, I think this is a smart strategy. If you have a general MBA degree than it makes sense to specialize for career change or entry by earning a grad level certificate. SEE: What Is an Online Graduate Certificate for More on why/how to use a Graduate level online certificate. This article echoes your strategy. Healthcare is, of course, one of the few bright spots in hiring and in management pay. Managers and business developers in healthcare earn much more than those who specialize in sectors like travel or hospitality or manufacturing or retail. While nothing is recession proof… Read more »