Today's healthcare industry is complex and fast-changing, and navigating the economic, regulatory, and ethical landscape can be challenging. When you earn your Graduate Certificate in Business Management for Healthcare, you'll build core knowledge of critical healthcare issues and develop your ability to make strategic business decisions for improving patient care.
Graduate Certificate in Business Management for Healthcare Program Overview
- Program Structure: 4–5 courses
- Class Schedule: Monday–Thursday evenings at 5:20 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- Time to Complete: 1 to 3 years
Part-Time Graduate Certificate | Typical program timeline

*Starts in September or January. May be completed at a flexible pace but is usually completed in three semesters.
Unique Features
Top 50
Among national universities (U.S. News & World Report)
12 or 15
credits may be applied toward a future MBA
- Learn the essentials of business and management—including frameworks for decision-making and critical principles of organizational design—with the goal of improving patient access and experiences
- Specialize your studies with elective topics that are relevant to your goals, such as health informatics or supply chain for healthcare
- Build your confidence and experience through applied project work and case studies—key components of Northeastern's practice-oriented approach to learning
- Access expert career guidance from an experienced counselor at Northeastern's office of Employer Engagement and Career Design
- Build the foundation for a future master's degree from Northeastern—you may be able to apply your earned certificate credits toward an eligible master's program
Meet our students
Roberte Francois, Graduate Certificate in Business Management for Healthcare‘21
“I really underestimated the depth of the certificate coursework, and how much it would help me explore different career avenues in healthcare. . . . My advice to students just starting the program is not to come in looking at your career through one lens. There are opportunities out there you may not have even considered.”
Admissions
- English language proficiency: English proficiency, both written and verbal, is necessary for success in D'Amore-McKim classrooms. For more information, review our admissions policies.
- GMAT Required? No.
- Where do I apply? Learn more here.
- Interview required? Upon request.
Part-Time Graduate Certificates
2023 Application Deadlines | Decision Notifications | Classes Begin |
---|---|---|
Oct. 4 | Rolling Basis | January |
Nov. 9 | Rolling Basis | January |
Dec. 8 | Rolling Basis | January |
Mar. 21 | Rolling Basis | September |
Apr. 20 | Rolling Basis | September |
Jun. 1 | Rolling Basis | September |
Jun. 29 | Rolling Basis | September |
Tuition
Northeastern Student Financial Services publishes the tuition rates for Graduate Certificates. Under the “Graduate Programs” section, the cost per credit appears next to “D'Amore-McKim School of Business Programs.”
Financial Aid
Northeastern offers resources to help you finance your graduate education, and the Student Financial Services team will guide you through your options. Please visit the Graduate Financial Aid page.
Once you are a student, your financial aid advisor will work with you one-on-one to answer your questions, point you to resources and provide valuable insight as you navigate the financial commitments of your program.
Scholarships
Northeastern University has a variety of scholarships. You may qualify for funding support as an alum, U.S. servicemember, or veteran.
Application Fee Waivers
D'Amore-McKim offers application fee waivers to applicants that meet specific criteria. You can review the policy on the Graduate Application FAQ web page.
The D'Amore-McKim School of Business community stands with our university and its leadership in our dedication to cultivating equity and inclusion for all humankind. Understanding and solving our problems requires constant interaction among people who bring their own diverse contexts and experiences to the conversation. Therefore, we must be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that values the uniqueness of its members, recognizes the power and importance of diversity in our own and surrounding communities, and ensures their engaged participation.
Graduate Student Clubs
There are numerous university-wide and D'Amore-McKim-affiliated student groups that you may wish to join, and several are grounded in building inclusive communities and resiliency. Many of our graduate business students participate in the Graduate Students of Color Collective, Grad Q, and Out in Business.
Campus Resources
Participate in community-building programs, lectures, and events offered by Northeastern's cultural centers representing a range of affiliations and interests including the LGBTQA Resource Center, Latinx Student Cultural Center, Asian American Center, Office of Global Services, and many more.
Curriculum
The coursework for the Graduate Certificate in Business Management for Healthcare explores the fundamentals of managing successful healthcare organizations in order to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
In your required coursework, you'll study the underlying structure of the American healthcare system—and identify its unique challenges and opportunities. The electives you choose will broaden your knowledge in areas such as health policy, health informatics, and supply chain management for healthcare.
Required courses
HINF 5105 | 3 credits
STRT 6220 | 3 credits
HRMG 6220 | 3 credits
Electives (Select 1 or 2)
LAW 7617 | 3 credits
HINF 5101 | 3 credits
PHTH 5232 | 3 credits
SCHM 6223 | 3 credits
The curriculum is subject to change by D'Amore-McKim faculty. Course offerings may vary by semester.
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If you're considering graduate business education to advance your career, there's no better place than Northeastern University. Join our admissions team to learn more about D'Amore-McKim's graduate business programs.
D'Amore-McKim Graduate Programs Application Q&A
If you're considering graduate business education to advance your career, there's no better place than Northeastern University. Join our admissions team to learn more about D'Amore-McKim's graduate business programs.
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