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Develop managerial skills to make a meaningful impact on patient care.
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Healthcare 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.
Estimated expenditure of U.S. national healthcare by 2028.
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).
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.
Edward Kroger
Lecturer in Management, Healthcare, Rice University
Edward Kroger graduated from Baylor University in 1981 and began medical school at the age of 19. Upon graduation from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, he completed an internship in internal medicine before taking a three-year leave of absence to attend the University of Texas School of Law.
He returned to Houston and finished his residency in 1991 with subsequent board certification in internal medicine. After making partner at an international health law and medical malpractice litigation firm in 1999, he left to found Kroger | Burrus, a law and business consulting firm representing Texas healthcare clients. Dr. Kroger returned to school and earned a master’s degree in business administration from Rice University in 2017.
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.
Note: 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.
This is a graded program. You must complete a combination of individual assignments, quizzes, and a final project. Each component carries a certain number of points, and a cumulative score of 75 percent is required to pass and obtain your professional certificate.
The primary objective of this program is to give you the skills you need to be prepared for a job in this field. While eligible participants will receive career coaching and support and may receive introductions to our hiring partners, job placement is not guaranteed.
Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the “Duration” section and in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page.
You will divide your learning time between viewing recorded coding demos, and video lectures, contributing to class discussions, completing assignments, projects, and knowledge checks, and attending optional live sessions with industry experts and program leaders.
The program is accessed through the custom learning portal. This portal will give you access to all program-related content such as video lectures, assignments, and discussions. Live sessions will be conducted using a webinar tool.
The video lectures and assignments are accessible weekly throughout the program. In the event you miss a live session, a recording will be made available.
Faculty video lectures are recorded, allowing you to watch these on your own schedule. However, participation in optional live sessions and discussion boards is highly encouraged. Live sessions will give you the opportunity to draw on the coding experience of our industry-experienced program leaders to answer your questions and help reach your learning goals. The discussion boards are also an integral part of the learning experience, giving you and your peers the opportunity to learn together and receive guidance from the moderators.
You can download video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. However, the video lectures are only available for streaming and require an internet connection.
You can communicate with other participants through our learning platform. You will be able to form groups based on your interests and location. A direct messaging feature is also available through the platform.
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.
Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what is required before you enroll. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the “Duration” section and 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 contact us at learner.success@emeritus.org if you need further clarification of 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, résumé, 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 learning platform and all program materials (videos excluded) for one full year following the program start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.
To successfully complete this course/program(me) online, you must have access to a device meeting the minimum requirements, found here. In addition, Microsoft Office or similar product and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files, and transcripts in all programs. Technical programs might have additional tech requirements. Please check the learning platform on the first day of class.
Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet and video content is not available for download. You can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. Video lectures must be streamed via the internet and webinars and small group sessions will require an internet connection.
Yes, you can do the bank remittance in USD via wire transfer. Please contact your program advisor for more details.
Yes, flexible payment options are available for this program. We partner with loan providers to offer you flexible and transparent loan options. More information about loan financing is available here. Installment payments are also available; you can find the options here.
Yes, the program fee is inclusive of any taxes with the exception of GST for Singapore residents.
After a participant has withdrawn, they will no longer be able to attend live sessions or 1:1 sessions with course leaders, mentors, or career coaches; submit work for review; or access their program dashboard or curriculum.
Participants who would like to cancel their enrollment should email programsupport@emeritus.org or visit the “Support” tab in the learning platform to obtain a copy of the Withdrawal Request Form. This form must be submitted by midnight UTC of the last day of the trial period to be eligible for a full refund. No cancellations will be processed unless this form is received. Refunds will be issued within 30 days after the effective date of withdrawal or dismissal.
Participants have the option to request a deferral to a future cohort within the first 30 days from their program start date. Cohort changes may be made only once per enrollment and are subject to the availability of cohorts and scheduled at the discretion of Emeritus. Participants who would like to defer their enrollment should email programsupport@emeritus.org or visit the “Support” tab in the learning platform to obtain a copy of the Deferral Request Form.