Online Graduate Certificate

Global Health Management

Global Health Management
Graduate Certificate
DEGREE AT A GLANCE
  • 12 credits
  • Transfer up to 6 credits
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
TUITION RATES
  • $534 per credit (in-state)
  • $659 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $336 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
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Learn to formulate global health policies, improve quality of care and service delivery, and manage global health programs with an online graduate certificate in global health management from University of Maryland Global Campus. Designed for healthcare professionals, the curriculum covers international health organizations, health systems and policies in low and middle-income countries, and management and financial skills.

Initial Requirement

  • (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
    (to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.

Core Courses

  • (3 Credits, HCAD 630)
  • (3 Credits, GHMT 620)
  • (6 Credits, GHMT 640)
  • You must complete each course with a grade of B or better to advance to the next course. The grade of C is not available for these courses.

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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2021–2022 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Graduate Certificate Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each certificate webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all certificates.
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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Develop Management Strategies
Use a strategic planning and systems approach to health services management.
Evaluate Processes
Evaluate international health organizations and their roles.
Analyze Data
Assess and design global health services within different national contexts.
Gain Leadership Skills
Work effectively within diverse cultural settings and across political landscapes.
Proactively Solve Problems
Implement global health programs to maximize contributions and outcomes.
Gain Hands-On Experience
Build interdisciplinary teams and communicate with clinical providers.

Industry Snapshot

This certificate is designed to help prepare you to work in an expanding global health marketplace that includes pharmaceuticals, primary and inpatient care, and consulting in many industries.

23M
Jobs in Healthcare & Social Assistance
There are more than 23 million people employed in the healthcare and social assistance industry in the United States as of 2020.
Source: IBIS World | “Healthcare and Social Assistance in the U.S. Employment Statistics 2005-2026" | 2020

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Additional Program Information

  • It is helpful if you possess education or work experience in healthcare, health administration, human services, or social sciences before applying to this program, but it is not required.