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Promotion and Events SpecialistOur participants tell us that taking this program together with their colleagues helps to share common language and accelerate impact.
We hope you find the same. Special pricing is available for groups.
The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.
Courtlyn
Promotion and Events SpecialistBased on the information you provided, your team is eligible for a special discount, for Rice Professional Certificate in Healthcare Management starting on May 11, 2023 .
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Have questions? Email us at group-enrollments@emeritus.org.Develop managerial skills to make a meaningful impact on patient care.
Download BrochureHealthcare managers are at the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry, overseeing day-to-day operations and making decisions that move their organizations closer to a new reality of quality-driven, value-based care. To help today’s organizations meet the health needs of future generations, healthcare managers must have a practical understanding of the industry and possess a unique set of capabilities in management, leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
If you are ready to level up your skills to take on the challenges of the healthcare ecosystem, the Professional Certificate in Healthcare Management from the Rice Glasscock School of Continuing Studies will help you prepare for a future in healthcare management and advance your career in an in-demand field.
Medical and health services manager ranks #1 among U.S. News & World Report’s best business jobs in 2023.
Medical and health services manager ranks #15 among the 20 fastest-growing occupations over the next decade.
Faculty Expertise
Gain unique insights from faculty with expertise in healthcare management and international health law.
Industry-Specific Knowledge
Develop knowledge of management practices for healthcare covering leadership, innovation, finances, law and more.
Interactive Learning
Engage in problem-solving and exchange perspectives through case studies and peer discussions.
Real-World Application
Design a quality improvement plan for a healthcare organization in a final capstone project.
Management Playbook
Create a playbook of assignments demonstrating your proficiency in program concepts and their applications.
Professional Development
Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance your understanding of the industry and refine your interests.
Certification
Distinguish yourself with a certificate from Rice and earn 13 continuing education units (CEUs).
Understand the case for value-based healthcare and explore the attributes of successful leadership in today’s healthcare ecosystem.
Discover a tried-and-true approach for creating consistently effective patient care and gain a set of frameworks that enable an organization to improve efficiency, identify problems, reduce errors and monitor financial health.
Dive into the day-to-day needs of a healthcare organization, including data privacy, financial planning, innovation, marketing, staffing and ethics and discover how effective management builds long-term value.
Learn proactive approaches to shielding your organization from risk and liability.
Note: Session topics are subject to change at the discretion of the Rice University's Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.
Throughout the program, you will use case studies and industry examples to explore managerial concepts and tools on a deeper level.
Examine an emergency department's (ED's) preparedness to treat acute coronary syndrome.
Analyze financial statements to assess the well-being of a healthcare organization.
Evaluate your organization’s profitability and identify how to improve it.
Leverage financial metrics for decision-making within a healthcare organization.
Assess organizational risk and recommend preventative actions.
Apply the principles of high reliability to respond to medical errors.
Use a fishbone diagram to conduct a causal analysis of a sentinel event.
Stepping into a career in healthcare management requires a variety of skills, both hard and soft. This program offers you a series of opportunities to enhance your professional development through Emeritus, our learning collaborator for this program. Program leaders and a career coach will be available to help you achieve your learning goals and offer guidance on competencies you wish to develop further.
Get recognized! Upon successful completion of this program, Rice grants a certificate of completion to participants. This program is graded as a pass or fail. Participants must receive 75 percent to pass and obtain a certificate of completion.
Download BrochureNote: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of the Rice University's Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.
After reviewing the information on the program landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the program brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions on whether this program is a good fit for you, please email learner.success@emeritus.org, and a dedicated program advisor will follow-up with you very shortly.
Some programs do have prerequisites, particularly the more technical ones. This information will be noted on the program landing page, as well as in the program brochure. If you are uncertain about program prerequisites and your capabilities, please email us at the ID mentioned above.
Note that, unless otherwise stated on the program web page, all programs are taught in English and proficiency in English is required.
Check back to this program web page or email us to inquire if future program dates or the timeline for future offerings have been confirmed yet.
Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page.
We have designed this program to fit into your current working life as efficiently as possible. Time will be spent among a variety of activities including:
The program is designed to be highly interactive while also allowing time for self-reflection and to demonstrate an understanding of the core topics through various active learning exercises. Please email us if you need further clarification on program activities.
More than 300,000 learners across 200 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programs said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded.
All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the program delivers the desired learning outcomes the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the program in a cohort-based manner the cost of which is already included in the overall course fee of the course.
A dedicated program support team is available 24/5 (Monday to Friday) to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.
Peer learning adds substantially to the overall learning experience and is an important part of the program. You can connect and communicate with other participants through our learning platform.
Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enroll. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programs are designed to fit into your working life.
This program is scored as a pass or no-pass; participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programs include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the program brochure. Please email us if you need further clarification on any specific program requirements.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter, resume, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile.
The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the program once grading is complete.
No, only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
No, there is no alumni status granted for this program. In some cases, there are credits that count toward a higher level of certification. This information will be clearly noted in the program brochure.
You will have access to the online learning platform and all the videos and program materials for 12 months following the program start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.
Participants will need the latest version of their preferred browser to access the learning platform. In addition, Microsoft Office and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files and transcripts.
Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet, and video content is not available for download. However, you can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. For maximum flexibility, you can access program content from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device.
Video lectures must be streamed via the internet, and any livestream webinars and office hours will require an internet connection. However, these sessions are always recorded, so you may view them later.
Yes, you can register up until seven days past the published start date of the program without missing any of the core program material or learnings.
The program fee is noted at the top of this program web page and usually referenced in the program brochure as well.
Yes, you can do the bank remittance in the program currency via wire transfer or debit card. Please contact your program advisor, or email us for details.
Yes! Please email us with the details of the program you are interested in, and we will assist you.
Please email us your invoicing requirements and the specific program you’re interested in enrolling in.
Yes, the flexible payment option allows a participant to pay the program fee in installments. This option is made available on the payment page and should be selected before submitting the payment.
Please email learner.success@emeritus.org for assistance.
Flexible payment options available.