Business of Healthcare Certificate

If you’re thinking about an administrative career in healthcare, the Business of Healthcare certificate will further develop your business skills.

Both nonprofit and for-profit health institutions, such as clinics, hospitals, insurance companies, medical offices and long-term care facilities, require employees with business skills to help with operational decisions.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical and health services managers, like hospital administrators, is projected to grow 18% from 2018 to 2028. This rate of growth is much faster than the average for all occupations.

Healthcare business professionals manage employees and finances, reduce and manage risk, and seek ways to provide effective and cost-efficient care.

32%

Job
Growth

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Medical and Health Services Managers (2021).

Rewarding
Career

Make an impact on your community by entering a field in healthcare.

$104k

Median
Salary

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Medical and Health Services Managers (2021).

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Business Careers in Healthcare

Most business professionals that work in medicine have behind-the-scenes jobs. They may not get the same kind of attention and recognition as doctors or surgeons. But, they are just as important when it comes to making sure patients get the care they need on a regular basis. Complementing your major with a Business of Healthcare certificate can open doors for you in the healthcare industry in careers such as:

Budget Analyst
Human Resources Specialist
Marketing & Communication Specialist
Community Service Manager
Finance Manager
Accountant
Product Manager

Medical Equipment Sales
Healthcare Administrator
Healthcare Consultant
Healthcare Manager
Program Director
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)

Business of Healthcare Courses

The Business of Healthcare certificate is interdisciplinary, which means you’ll take courses from the business college and UNI’s Department of Health, Recreation and Community Services. Below are some of the required courses.

Health Economics
Introduction to Public Health
Healthcare and the Consumer
Economics of Labor Markets
Risk Management and Insurance
Introduction to Public Administration
Biomedical Ethics
Culture, Disease, and Healing
Perspectives on Death and Dying
Drugs, Crime and Society
Families & End of Life Issues
Aging and Health
Health Psychology