Course List (3 courses, 10 units)
The Certificate in Healthcare Systems and Operations is one of three stackable certificates that make up the Master of Science in Healthcare Data Analytics program. It can be completed as a standalone certificate for targeted professional development or applied toward the master’s degree.
Certificate 1: Healthcare Systems and Operations (10 Units)
- MHDA 500: US Healthcare, Digital Health and Technology (3 units)
- MHDA 504: Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Health Analytics (3 units)
- MHDA 508: Quality and Operational Management in Healthcare (4 units)
| Course | Name | Units | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate 1: Healthcare Systems and Operations (can be taken as part of the master’s degree or individually) | |||
| MHDA 500 | US Healthcare, Digital Health and Technology | 3 units | This graduate-level course examines the evolving landscape of healthcare in the United States, including the emergence of digital health and technology. Students will engage in activities and discussions related to essential aspects of healthcare operations, policy implications, and sustainability practices within the healthcare system. |
| MHDA 504 | Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Health Analytics | 3 units | This course provides a comprehensive foundation in epidemiology and biostatistics tailored for healthcare analytics. Students will explore key public health concepts such as Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs), health determinants, and disease surveillance. Covers statistical techniques in designing epidemiological studies, presenting data, and calculating metrics like incidence and prevalence rates. Statistical techniques covered include measuring central tendency and variability, as well as advanced hypothesis testing and regression analyses in healthcare contexts. Additionally, students will examine the validity and reliability of diagnostic tools, identify biases in epidemiological research, and integrate epidemiological and biostatistical methods in healthcare analytics. Ethical considerations in data handling and its application in healthcare policy-making are also emphasized. |
| MHDA 508 | Quality and Operational Management in Healthcare | 4 units | This course provides an overview of fundamentals of Quality in Healthcare and the core quality competencies. Students will examine key performance measures and learn major quality scope of work, including risk management, regulatory compliance, patient safety and accreditation. Through a series of classroom exercises/project work, students will gain knowledge on the fundamentals of performance improvement tools and how healthcare analytic enables and improves quality of care. |
