Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences Management
University of Virginia

Program Details

Designed for those looking to advance in the healthcare field, the graduate Certificate in Health Sciences Management provides foundational education in management competencies and skills that are essential to moving forward in the industry. The asynchronous format provides students with the flexibility to complete coursework around their professional and personal obligations.

The comprehensive and well-designed curriculum is delivered 100% online and is focused squarely on building skills that will help students adapt to the ever-evolving healthcare landscape. These skills include analytical reasoning, critical thinking, effective communication, leadership, relationship and resource management, problem-solving, and teamwork. The coursework taught by expert faculty is dedicated to teaching the core competencies as laid out by the Healthcare Leadership Alliance of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Upon completion of the certificate program, students will be well-positioned to pursue careers such as healthcare managers, administrators, supervisors, and consultants in the healthcare industry. Additionally, they can transfer the credits earned in the certificate course to a Master’s degree program related to healthcare management and strengthen their credentials even further. 

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Virginia is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Requires an undergraduate degree in healthcare or related field OR two years of professional healthcare experience