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Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management

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Lead change and improve care with a Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management

As a leader in healthcare, you’ll have the opportunity to drive change, transform patients’ lives, and contribute to improvements and innovations that make a lasting impact in health services. Whether you’re a current healthcare professional looking to elevate your career or want to build the education you need to get started, earning a Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management at DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management can help you take the next step toward your future:

  • Go hands on with experiential learning that simulates real-world responsibilities of leadership roles within healthcare systems administration, policy, and finance.

  • Build for your future with our stackable design — you can apply qualifying credits from this program to a Master’s in Public Administration with a Healthcare Management Specialization or a Master’s in Business Administration with a Health Services Specialization.1

  • Learn from industry-aligned curriculum that covers current trends and evolutions in healthcare with courses like Leadership in the Age of AI and Innovation Through Technology and Artificial Intelligence.

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  • 01 Curriculum
  • 02 Accreditation
  • 03 Careers
  • 04 Ways to save
  • 05 FAQs

What you’ll learn in our Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management program

Being an effective leader in health services management requires a special combination of analytical skills, empathy, and informed decision-making. Whether you’re passionate about policy reform, healthcare administration, or improving the patient care process, here at Keller, we’ll help you develop the knowledge you need to lead with confidence.

Healthcare technology and innovation

Explore the critical role of technology and innovation in reshaping healthcare, focusing on how organizations use new and emerging technologies, including AI, to reinvent processes.

Strategic decision-making

Study how decisions impact stakeholders by applying an understanding of how and why decisions are made along the healthcare continuum. 

Global healthcare models and legislation

Develop an understanding of the overall U.S. healthcare model and the history of legislation in the contemporary healthcare field. Also, apply an understanding of the U.S. model as compared to other models around the world.

Ethics in healthcare

Analyze the regulatory and ethical aspects of healthcare as it has evolved over time to determine the responsibilities of healthcare workers and how today’s legal system affects patient care.

Public and private healthcare plans

Understand the aspects of health plans and assess the differing value propositions of public and private healthcare options for patients.

Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management courses and credits

Classes

6

Credits

18

Semesters

2-32

Learn critical health services management skills in classes like:
HSM542
Health Rights and Responsibilities
HSM543
Health Services Finance
HSM541
Health Service Systems
MIS540
Innovation Through Technology and Artificial Intelligence
LEAD570
Leadership in the Age of AI

Learn more about the courses and details of this certificate in our program guide.
 

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Your program perks
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Study when it works for you with our flexible online learning environment and 24/7 access to labs that allow you to learn anywhere, anytime.
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Discover and cultivate your strengths with the CliftonStrengths Talent Assessment included in your curriculum so you can focus your career goals and market yourself more effectively to employers.
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Get hands-on experience with industry software including the latest version of Microsoft Office suite and AI tools to communicate information, analyze data, and report findings with confidence.

Level up on your timeline

Earning your Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management here at Keller means you don’t have to wait to put your job-ready skills to use. You can demonstrate your skills, build your resume, and stand out to employers right away. Then, when you’re ready to level up your education, you can apply qualifying credits toward one of the following degrees:1

DeVry Stackable Programs
DeVry Stackable Programs

Accreditation matters

Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to giving you the education you deserve. Our accreditations and recognitions include: 

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP): Our Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management is accredited by ACBSP, acbsp.org/, demonstrating it has met standards of business education that promote teaching excellence. Learn more about program outcomes and student achievement.3 

  • The Higher Learning Commission (HLC): Institutionally, DeVry University is accredited by HLC, www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.

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Health services management jobs

Health services management is a broad field with many exciting job opportunities. From making sure hospitals and healthcare systems adhere to policy to ensuring quality patient care, here are some roles you can pursue with a Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management:

  • Administrative services manager

  • Compliance manager

  • Medical and health services manager

  • Regulatory affairs manager

Here at Keller, we’re committed to supporting you each step of the way. As a student and beyond graduation, you’ll have unlimited access to our Career Services tools, resources, and hands-on guidance to help you reach your goals.

Ways to save

Discover how to make your education more affordable. 

Scholarships and grants

Save money with a variety of scholarship and grant opportunities.4

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Prior learning credit

Real-world experience counts — see how you can get credit for previous work, volunteer, or training hours.

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Employer reimbursement

Find out if your employer offers tuition savings or reimbursement.

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Military and veteran benefits

Learn about savings for veterans, active-duty U.S. military members, and their spouses.

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Frequently asked questions

Is health services management a good career?

Yes, for many, health services management is a good career choice, offering the potential to make an impact across diverse job opportunities. While actual local growth may vary, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of medical and health services managers to grow nationally by 23% from 2024 to 2034, with about 62,100 job openings each year on average.

What does a healthcare service manager do?

Health services managers oversee entire healthcare facilities or certain departments within a facility. They play a critical leadership role and help healthcare organizations run smoothly.

Healthcare service managers:

• Plan, coordinate, and direct medical and health services
• Work to ensure quality patient care
• Oversee efficiency of operations
• Manage scheduling and lead staff
• Monitor and ensure adherence to state and federal regulations
• Develop and manage budgets

What does a health service administrator do?

A health services administrator has similar responsibilities to a health services manager, but they may work more with the financial and administrative aspects of a healthcare facility.

A health services administrator:

• Focuses on business strategy, sustainability, and growth
• Coordinates overall operations of a facility
• Manages budgets, tracks expenses, and oversees revenue cycle
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Develops and implements policies to enhance efficiency and quality
• Oversees fundraising for research and strategic initiatives

What is the difference between health services management and healthcare administration?

Health services management and healthcare administration are closely related fields and often overlap. Both focus on the business and operational side of healthcare rather than direct patient care. In general, health services management tends to emphasize day-to-day operations and service delivery within healthcare organizations, while healthcare administration often takes a broader view that can include leadership, policy, strategy, and system-level management.

Do you need certification for health services management jobs?

Certification is not always required for health services management jobs, but it can be beneficial depending on the role, employer, and level of responsibility. Many positions focus on education and relevant experience, while some employers may prefer or encourage professional certifications for career advancement or specialization. Requirements vary by organization and job title.

How much do health services managers make?

How much you can make with a health services management degree depends on the type of degree, your location, job title, and prior experience. If you’re curious about salaries within health services management, check out the information provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

1At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied. Future programmatic changes could impact the application of credits to a future program at DeVry. Refer to the academic catalog for details.

2Accelerated schedule does not include breaks and assumes 2 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 9 credit hours a semester per 12-month period. Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 6 credit hours a semester per 12-month period.

3Conferral and assessment data is available for all DeVry and Keller ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of our ACBSP accredited programs, visit our Accreditation page.

4Scholarships are available to those who apply and qualify. Click here for more information, including any requirements or restrictions. Students may participate in only one DeVry University-based scholarship, grant or group tuition benefit program at a time. Those who qualify for more than one program will be presumed to accept the program with the highest reduction per session cost, unless the student confirms their desire to participate in a different program in writing prior to starting classes at DeVry. Scholarship and grant terms and eligibility conditions are subject to change.