Health Care Finance: Online

Rochester Institute of Technology

United States of America, Rochester

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Rochester Institute of Technology

United States of America , Rochester

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Application Fee

USD 65

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Sep-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 1,350 / credit

Next Intake 2-Sep-2023

Health Care Finance: Online

About

In four courses, earn the credentials to advance your career in health care finance.
Jobs in health care finance are expected to grow 9% by 2030, outpacing overall labor market growth.

Health care employers need financial professionals who are well-versed in the unique intricacies of the health care industry. The advanced certificate in health care finance is ideal if you have an interest or background in finance and you'd like to work in health care.

Health Care Financial Certificate: Offered Exclusively Online

Designed for working professionals, this four-courses graduate-level credential will familiarize you with how the U.S. health care system is financed and the impact of efforts to reform. You will gain financial management skills that can be leveraged in both for-profit and not-for-profit health care organizations. The advanced certificate in health care finance is an ideal way for health care professionals to deepen their understanding of health care financial management. The four-course, 12 credit hour curriculum supports student's understanding of how the US health care system is financed, the impact of efforts to reform the system, as well as the development of financial management skills within for-profit and not-for-profit health care organizations. To meet the needs of working professionals, the certificate is offered exclusively online.

A Foundation for the MS Health Systems Management

With your advanced certificate in health care finance, the master of science in health systems management is within your reach. In this masters's degree you will build competencies in the five core areas key to success in health care management and leadership: (1) knowledge of health care systems in the U.S., (2) communications and interpersonal effectiveness, (3) critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills, (4) canagement and leadership skills, and (5) professionalism and ethics theory and practice. The four courses that comprise the advanced certificate in health care finance will count towards this master's degree.

What is a Graduate Certificate?

A graduate certificate, also called an advanced certificate, is a selection of up to five graduate level courses in a particular area of study. It can serve as a stand-alone credential that provides expertise in a specific topic that enhances your professional knowledge base, or it can serve as the entry point to a master's degree. Some students complete an advanced certificate and apply those credit hours later toward a master's degree.

Students are also interested in: Health Systems Management MS, Business Analytics MS

This program is offered exclusively online.

This graduate-level certificate in health care financial management provides you with the skills needed to advance your career in the health care industry.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Transcript(s)

RIT requires transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended, including transcript grading keys.
International students should provide transcripts (or mark sheets) and degree certificates from all post-secondary institutions.

To submit your transcript(s) for application review:

Upload copies or official transcript(s) with the submission of your online application, or
Upload your transcript(s) through your admissions portal after you have submitted your application

Upon enrollment at RIT, you will need to contact your prior college or university and request that your official, final records be sent directly to RIT. Documents you upload are not considered official.

Degree Requirements

All applicants to RIT’s graduate programs must hold—or currently be completing—a four-year baccalaureate degree, or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree, granted by an accredited college or university.

If you have not yet completed your undergraduate coursework, your admission will be contingent upon submission of your final transcript showing the degree granted and the date of the degree.

3-Year Degrees from International Universities
RIT will review applicants with 3-year degrees from international universities. Students with 3-year degrees from India must meet all of the following conditions:

The college or university is WHED recognized, and
The college or university is NAAC accredited with an "A" grade, and
You have passed in the 1st Class (or equivalent).

If you do not meet the above requirements, you may request a WES evaluation or you would need to complete (or be in the process of) postgraduate study.

If your 3-year undergraduate degree is currently in progress, you may be admitted contingent upon obtaining your degree in the 1st class or equivalent.

Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) from Nigeria or Ghana
RIT considers Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) from Nigeria or Ghana to be comparable to US bachelor’s degrees under the following conditions: the HND is a 2-year program that followed a 2-year National Diploma (ND) or Ordinary National Diploma (OND) program, for a total of at least 4 years of post-secondary study.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to your online application. Your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) should include details about your education, employment, and internship history. Pertinent research experience should be included as well.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,350

Application Fee

USD 65

How to Apply

Find your degree of choice and review the admission requirements.
Create an RIT admissions account to begin your application. All you need is your email, first and last name, and birthdate to get started.