Certificate in Managed Care (CMC)

The Certificate in Managed Care (CMC) is designed for professionals in or preparing to enter the health care industry.

This coordinated sequence of graduate courses provides both breadth and depth in issues related to understanding health care in the United States.

Courses consider how the system evolved to its present state, how financial, legal, and governmental mandates are affecting the industry and how managed care impacts health care and society.

The courses can be taken as a stand-alone certificate. They can also be applied to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program with a concentration in Health Administration, the M.S. in Management program with a concentration in Health Administration, or to the Master of Public Health program.

Individuals who successfully complete the Certificate in Managed Care program and apply for a Graham School of Management graduate degree will have a streamlined application process. No admission test will be required.

The following courses comprise the Certificate of Managed Care program:

BUSGR 585 Health Care System Organization (3)
BUSGR 587 Health Care Financing and Managed Care (3)
BUSGR 588 Legal and Regulatory Issues in Health Administration (3)
BUSGR/MPH Elective (3) Credit Hours - chosen from Graham School graduate courses

Contact Person

Dr. Ruth Ann Althaus, Director, Health Administration Programs

For More Information, Contact:

Office of Admission
Room: A226, Warde Academic Center
Email: admission@sxu.edu
Phone: (773) 298-3050
Fax: (773) 298-3076

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