Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Operations

Gain insights into healthcare accounting practices and capital infrastructure. Learn to identify key components and challenges in the U.S. healthcare system, conduct needs assessments for informed decision-making and create financial roadmaps for long-term success.

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Overview
Enhance operations and create lasting improvements in diverse healthcare settings.

Embark on a transformative journey in healthcare finance and business. Purdue’s online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Operations equips you with essential knowledge in healthcare accounting, organizational dynamics and strategic financial management.

Master the intricacies of healthcare operations and prepare yourself for success in hospitals and other healthcare sectors. Uncover the intricacies of U.S. health systems, refine decision-making through needs assessments and craft robust financial roadmaps.

#1
online healthcare administration degree program (edumed.org, 2023)
9
number of credits required
$750
Cost per credit hour (In-State Residents)
$850
cost per credit hour (Out-of-State Residents)

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Program Specifics

Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Operations

Navigate the complexities of healthcare operations in hospitals and related industries. Gain essential skills in identifying key components of health services, conducting needs assessments and creating strategic financial roadmaps for long-term improvements. Be ready for the next step in advancing your career in healthcare.

  • Financial Management of Healthcare Systems
  • Healthcare Accounting and Reimbursement
  • Managing Complex Healthcare Operations


Save time and money with a Purdue graduate certificate. A graduate certificate is a specialized credential that provides advanced knowledge in a specific field. Available to those with a bachelor’s degree, Purdue’s 100% online graduate certificates take less time than a full master’s degree program. They are valuable for individuals looking to quickly advance their careers or pivot to a new industry. Graduate certificates also can serve as a stepping stone toward a master’s degree since they allow students to earn academic credits that may apply to a future graduate program. Ask your enrollment counselor for details or learn more about graduate certificates here.

Career Outcomes

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