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Spring 2028 Application Deadlines

Program Deadline
Opening January 12, 2027
Application Deadline: September 21, 2027

About This Program

As technology in the healthcare field continues to advance, there’s an increased demand for experts in data application and analysis. The Leadership and Strategy in Healthcare Analytics graduate certificate offers training in leadership and data application for the healthcare industry. 

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Along with data and analytic training, this certificate program provides a solid foundation in ethical decision-making, utilizing AI technology, and team management.

This certificate can be completed for targeted professional development or counted towards the Master of Science in Healthcare Data Analytics.   (Prerequisite: Completion of the Healthcare Data Management certificate is required to enroll in this program.)

Program Highlights

This certificate can be completed for targeted professional development or counted towards the Master of Science in Healthcare Data Analytics.

Developed by CSUN faculty alongside leading industry experts in healthcare data, this certificate enables students to combine healthcare knowledge with emerging technologies, creating strong opportunities for leadership and strategic roles.

Throughout the program, you’ll receive the one-on-one support of a team dedicated to your personal and professional success. Whether it’s enrollment, grading or financial aid, our team of experts will help you stay on track and graduate on time.

Throughout the program, you’ll receive the one-on-one support of a team dedicated to your personal and professional success. Whether it’s enrollment, grading or financial aid, our team of experts will help you stay on track and graduate on time.

On our convenient online platform, you can earn your professional experience and credentials without ever leaving the comfort of your home. This platform allows flexibility for working professionals and students interested in enhancing their careers in the healthcare and data analytics fields. Our online courses feature real-time class sessions, on-demand access to learning materials, and frequent networking opportunities with your peers.

The program’s content is thoughtfully designed to support a range of learners from recent graduates interested in entering the healthcare field, current healthcare practitioners interested in expanding their careers, and IT professionals interested in health-related systems and solutions.

Technology to improve healthcare today

The Leadership and Strategy in Healthcare Analytics certificate option has a thoughtfully designed curriculum intended to provide students with the state-of-the-art data analytic tools to improve organizational performance.

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
     

Job Outlook: Healthcare Data Analytics

In the M.S. in Healthcare Data Analytics (MHDA) program, you'll gain the in-demand skills to thrive in the fast-growing field of healthcare analytics—using data to improve patient care, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
16% job growth for healthcare data analytics roles (2022–2032)
23% Projected Growth for Operations Research Analysts (2023–2033)
1 skillset, many roles across Public, Private & Clinical Health Sectors
Job Outlook

Stackable certificates—a flexible way to earn your degree

This certificate is one of three stackable certificates—Healthcare Systems and Operations, Healthcare Data Management, and Leadership and Strategy in Healthcare Analytics—along with a collaborative graduate project, that together make up the Master of Science in Healthcare Data Analytics.

This certificate can be counted toward the full master’s degree. It’s a flexible and valuable option for focused professional development or earning a graduate degree.

Note that the Healthcare Data Management certificate is a prerequisite for the Leadership Strategy in Healthcare Analytics certificate.

Meet your Faculty

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HDA Faculty Sungwon Ahn photo
Sungwon Ahn
Ph.D.
Lecturer
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HDA faculty Grishma Bhavsar photo
Grishma Bhavsar
Ph.D., MPH
Professor
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HDA faculty Mike Bruse photo
Mike Bruse
MHA
Lecturer
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HDA faculty Stephan Chung photo
Stephan Chung
Ph.D.
Professor

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