About the Program
- Expand your knowledge about issues regarding ethics, healthcare finance, healthcare operations and healthcare communications.
- Learn from highly-qualified faculty with expertise and significant experience in both healthcare and business.
- Add an excellent credential to your résumé as you prepare to advance to management and leadership roles in the healthcare industry.
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Admission Requirements
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College of Graduate Studies and Research
ASU Station #11025
San Angelo, Texas 76909-1025
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Résumé
Please submit the resume using the Graduate Studies Documents for Submission form.
Prerequisites
- Must hold a bachelor’s degree in business from an accredited college or university.
- Overall/cumulative GPA of 3.20 or better.
- GMAT (score a 500 or higher on the GMAT or an equivalent on the GRE)
Applicants may submit unofficial test scores using the Graduate Studies Documents for Submission form.
Note: Official scores will be required, if admitted.
The Norris-Vincent College of Business will evaluate applicants individually who do not meet the overall/cumulative GPA of 3.20 or better. The evaluation will include:
- Work experience
- Academic background
- Other relevant factors
Applicants may be required to take leveling courses or modules.
Students are welcome to apply for admission regardless of their undergraduate major.
Credit Requirements
This graduate-level certificate program consists of 12 credit hours. That means you only have to complete four courses to earn your certificate.
You can earn your certificate in as few as two semesters, depending on course availability and how many courses you take each semester.
Application Deadlines
- Spring A: Dec 15
- Spring B: Applications will open on Jan 22
- Spring B: Mar 4
- Summer: May 20
- Fall A: Aug 1
- Fall B: Applications will open on Aug 30
- Fall B: Oct 1

Certificate Courses (3 credit hours each)
- FINC 6304: Healthcare Financial Management
- MGMT 6340: Healthcare Communications in a Diverse Workplace
- MGMT 6341: Healthcare Operations
- MGMT 6343: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare
Total credit hours: 12