The purpose of the Certificate in Healthcare Management is to provide healthcare professional or students aspiring to pursue careers in healthcare organizations with knowledge of the organizational aspects of healthcare industry and healthcare organizations. For program requirements, course descriptions and other info check out the online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management page.
Disclaimer: The online version of this graduate certificate is not eligible for any type of tuition waiver.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the history, evolution and the basic concepts central to the healthcare industry and healthcare environment.
- Design and manage healthcare operations and processes.
- Apply motivational methods and techniques required to successfully manage healthcare teams.
- Apply marketing methods and techniques to understand consumers of healthcare services in order to create and deliver customer value.
Tuition & Aid
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Tuition Estimates
Online
$3,458*
*These numbers represent an estimate of the in-state tuition cost for this program and do not include fees. To get an estimate of the full cost of attendance check out the cost of attendance page and/or use the tuition calculator.
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Admissions
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Review admission requirements
No specific admission requirements are listed at this time. Please contact the Office of Admission for more information.
International students, will you need an F-1 student visa to study on campus at UIS? Please review the International Applicants site for additional information.
Complete your application
An email address is required to create an account. To submit a paper application, visit the Resources & Forms page. Find more information about what type of student you are on the Student Types page. Applying for an online program is the same procedure as applying for an on-campus program.
Send your official transcripts
Email your official or certified academic records/transcripts to incomingtranscripts@uis.edu or through any of the major transcript platforms. Photocopies will not be accepted.
Submit required statements/writing sample
If you are a first-year student, a statement of 250-650 words is required for admission. We want to hear about your professional aspirations, intellectual interests, and personal experiences relevant to your choice of a specific academic program. You can upload the required documents on your application status page.
Pay your application fee
You can submit your non-refundable application fee online, after completing the online application. Alternately, it can also be mailed to the university, payable to University of Illinois Springfield.
Domestic students: Undergraduate - $50, Graduate - $60;
International students: Undergraduate - $60, Graduate - $75.
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Courses & Catalog Information
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Career Outlook & Potential Earnings
Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Healthcare Social Workers
Bright OutlookProvide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers. Provide patients with in
Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers. Provide patients with information and counseling, and make referrals for other services. May also provide case and care management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
Median Annual Wage
$67,880
Wage Range
$46,220 – $100,360
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, Post-master’s certificate
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
Bright OutlookApply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze t
Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases.
Median Annual Wage
$68,020
Wage Range
$39,830 – $117,420
Projected Growth
Bright
Medical and Health Services Managers
Bright OutlookPlan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
Median Annual Wage
$123,860
Wage Range
$73,390 – $224,340
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, Associate’s degree
Nurse Practitioners
Bright OutlookDiagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
Median Annual Wage
$132,300
Wage Range
$101,340 – $174,420
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Master’s degree, Doctoral degree, Bachelor’s degree
Home Health Aides
Bright OutlookMonitor the health status of an individual with disabilities or illness, and address their health-related needs, such as changing bandages, dressing wounds, or administering medication. Work is perfor
Monitor the health status of an individual with disabilities or illness, and address their health-related needs, such as changing bandages, dressing wounds, or administering medication. Work is performed under the direction of offsite or intermittent onsite licensed nursing staff. Provide assistance with routine healthcare tasks or activities of daily living, such as feeding, bathing, toileting, or ambulation. May also help with tasks such as preparing meals, doing light housekeeping, and doing laundry depending on the patient's abilities.
Median Annual Wage
$35,800
Wage Range
$27,040 – $45,040
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, Post-secondary certificate, Associate’s degree
Nurse Midwives
Bright OutlookDiagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing ed
Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing education.
Median Annual Wage
$134,040
Wage Range
$93,620 – $188,320
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Master’s degree, Post-master’s certificate, Post-baccalaureate certificate
