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 build skills in three key areas, each highlighted 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 operational management, effective use of AI and machine-learning tools, and learning to lead data and systems analyses with a healthcare focus.
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 demand for skilled data management practitioners with healthcare knowledge, and experience in emerging technologies and leadership roles.
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 leadership and data application for the healthcare industry, including a foundation in ethical decision-making, AI application, and team management.
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.
