Healthcare Data Analytics Stackable Certificates
The fully online Master of Science in Healthcare Data Analytics program is comprised of three stackable certificates and a collaborative graduate project. The program empowers mid-career professionals to gain mastery and excel in three key areas, each represented by a specialized certificate.
Certificates are offered in Healthcare Data Management, Healthcare Systems & Operations, and Leadership & Strategy in Healthcare Analytics*. Both together and separately the certificates in the program teach you to:
- Programming for health analytics
- Quality and operational healthcare management
- Data modeling, visualization and analytics
- Epidemiology and biostatistics
- Machine learning and artificial intelligence
- Leadership and ethics
*Note that the Healthcare Data Management certificate is a prerequisite for the Leadership Strategy in Healthcare Analytics certificate.
Certificate in Healthcare Systems & Operations
The Certificate in Healthcare Systems and Operations focuses on building a solid foundation in the U.S. healthcare system and digital health technology, while developing expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, and quality and operational management.
This certificate covers a variety of topics including:
- Understanding U.S. healthcare
- Digital health and emerging technologies
- Quality and operational management
Certificate in Healthcare Data Management
The Certificate in Healthcare Data Management focuses on meeting the industry demand for experts who can manage and model complex healthcare datasets through advanced programming, data modeling, and healthcare data visualization.
The certificate curriculum blends theory and practice across key subjects including:
- Data management
- Governance and analysis
- Programming for healthcare analytics
- Data visualization for stakeholders
- Data entry, retrieval and modeling
Throughout the program, students collaborate with industry experts and use state-of-the-art analytics tools.
Certificate in Leadership & Strategy in Healthcare Analytics
The Certificate in Leadership and Strategy in Healthcare Analytics focuses on preparing professionals for executive roles by bridging the gap between data science and strategic decision-making, with training in leadership ethics, statistical analysis, and the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI).
The diverse coursework covers a variety of topics including:
- Leadership and application of ethical models
- Healthcare statistical analysis
- Understanding biases in AI and machine-learning
- Ethical data use and patient privacy
Note that the Healthcare Data Management certificate is a prerequisite for the Leadership Strategy in Healthcare Analytics certificate.
