Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificates in Healthcare and Beyond
With health care challenges on the rise, professionals in both clinical and non-clinical roles need targeted business and leadership skills. Simon’s graduate certificates provide a flexible, focused path to build expertise in Leadership, Finance, Strategy & Marketing, or Analytics and AI.
What is a graduate certificate?
Graduate certificates typically consist of 3 graduate-level courses (6–9 credits) that can be completed individually or stacked toward select Simon degree programs. This flexible structure gives you the opportunity to test graduate study, build in-demand skills, or create a pathway to further education.
Why you should enroll.
Graduate certificates typically consist of 3 graduate-level courses (6–9 credits) that can be completed individually or stacked toward select Simon degree programs. This flexible structure gives you the opportunity to test graduate study, build in-demand skills, or create a pathway to further education.
Graduate Certificate Offerings
- Graduate Certificate in Health Care Finance
The Health Care Finance Certificate equips professionals with essential financial analysis and accounting skills to navigate the business side of health care.
Curriculum:
HSM420: Business Economics of the Health Care Industry
HSM425: Managerial Accounting for Health Care Organizations
HSM452: Health Care Accounting and FinanceStudents enrolled in the Finance certificate will be required to complete an economics workshop and Excel training.
Key Program Takeaways:
You will be prepared to make sound financial decisions in an ever-evolving health care landscape. This certificate will allow you to gain expertise in understanding health care revenue sources and how to calculate them, interpreting financial reports for nonprofit medical centers and health care organizations, identifying financial objectives and assess strengths and weaknesses, analyzing cash flow statements to ensure long-term financial health, and much more.
Classes start in August.
- Graduate Certificate in Health Care Leadership
The Health Care Leadership Certificate equips professionals with the skills to navigate complex leadership challenges in health care.
Curriculum:
HSM 420: Business Economics of the Health Care Industry
HSM 454: Leading Health Care Organizations
GBA 435*: Negotiation Theory and Practice: Bargaining for Value
STR 403*: Organization and Strategy*Choose one of these two options.
Students enrolled in the Leadership certificate will be required to complete an economics workshop as part of their orientation.
Key Program Takeaways:
You will be prepared to lead. This certificate will allow you to gain expertise in interpreting health care organizational behavior issues, creating solutions that improve organizational outcomes, understanding the economic structure of the US health care industry and the unique role played by private health insurance in the US, and much more.
Classes start in August.
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- Graduate Certificate in Health Care Strategy and Marketing
The Health Care Strategy and Marketing Certificate equips professionals with essential skills in strategic analysis, business planning, and marketing for the health care industry.
Curriculum:
HSM420: Business Economics of the Health Care Industry
HSM451: Health Care Marketing and Business Plan Development
HSM430: Health Sciences Management and StrategyStudents enrolled in the Strategy and Marketing certificate will need to complete an economics workshop.
Key Takeaways:
You will be prepared to make data-driven marketing decisions. This certificate will allow you to gain expertise in understanding market dynamics in health care, analyzing industry regulations and their impact, using patient insights to develop competitive services, assessing competition and implementing strategies for success, and much more.
Classes start in August.
- Graduate Certificate in Health Care Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
The Health Care Analytics and AI Certificate equips professionals with AI and data skills to improve decision-making and operations in health care.
Curriculum:
HSM437: Managing Health Care Operations
HSM464: Health IT and AI
HSM465: Health Care Data Visualization and AnalyticsStudents enrolled in the Analytics and AI certificate will be required to complete an Excel training as part of their orientation.
Key Program Takeaways:
You will be prepared to analyze health care datasets and derive meaningful insights. This certificate will allow you to gain expertise in exploring the role of information technologies in enhancing care quality and financial performance, investing strategically in IT for optimal organizational impact, evaluating technology tools and systems used in health care, developing operations management skills, and much more.
Classes start in March. Applications open in September.
The 2026 application is live!
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It's never too early to focus on your business school plans for next year. If you're interested in the certificate in Health Care Analytics and AI, the first application deadline is October 15, but applications are open for all of the health care certificates for 2026 entry. To apply you’ll need the online application, your résumé or CV, and your transcripts—that’s it. We look forward to seeing your application soon!
Admissions Details
- Rolling admissions
- Begin your studies in in 2026
- Apply for free—no application fee!
Advance Your Career in Health Care
Review our webinar to gain insights into Simon’s flexible certificate and graduate degree options—from leadership to analytics—and how they fit into your professional goals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- How long does it take to complete a certificate?
Each certificate consists of three courses (7.5 credits). Students either take two courses per mini term, or a single course, depending on the certificate schedule; and complete the certificate in either two or three 7-week mini terms.
- Can I transfer credits from a certificate to a full master’s degree?
Yes. Credits from a certificate can be applied toward Simon’s Master’s in Medical Management (MMM), Executive MBA, or Professional MBA. You can also stack up to two certificates toward the MMM. Some restrictions on credit transfer apply. Speak with an admissions advisor for more details.
- Who should consider enrolling in these certificates?
These programs are designed for health care professionals—both clinical and non-clinical—who want to enhance their business, leadership, finance, or data analytics skills to advance in healthcare management roles.
- Do I need prior business or finance experience?
No. These certificates are designed to provide foundational knowledge in health care finance, strategy, leadership, and analytics, making them accessible to professionals from diverse healthcare backgrounds.
- What format are courses offered in?
Courses are in person with evening and weekend sessions to accommodate working professionals.
- What is the cost of the program?
The cost per credit hour is $2,366 (based on our standard part-time cost per credit hour rate). However, employee tuition benefits may be available for those who qualify. Learn more about admissions and costs.
- Can I use employer tuition benefits for these certificates?
Simon accepts tuition benefits from the University of Rochester and local employers. We encourage you to check in with your employer to explore your options.
- How do these certificates support career advancement?
Graduates gain high-demand skills in financial management, leadership, data analytics, and strategic decision-making—preparing them for roles such as Clinical Director, Hospital Administrator, Practice Manager, and Program Manager.
- When can I start?
The certificate programs start in:
• August: Health Care Finance, Leadership, and Strategy & Marketing
• March: Health Care Analytics and AI