Master Certificate in Healthcare Practice Management

The Master Certificate in Healthcare Practice Management at Oklahoma City University is a 15-credit-hour, master-level certificate program designed for healthcare professionals. The curriculum covers Effective Leadership and Communication, Healthcare Marketing & Patient Satisfaction, Healthcare Financial Strategies & Decision Making, Medical Law & Regulation, and Strategic Management of Healthcare Organizations.

Courses are delivered online in a 9-week format and are completed in 1 year. With most coursework and instruction conducted asynchronously, students engage in scheduled live class or group work sessions conducted via webcam occasionally throughout the program. Academic credit earned through satisfactory completion of the 15-hour certificate may be applied to the Leadership MBA in Healthcare Administration.

Modules

• MBA 5123 – Effective Leadership and Communication
• MKTG 6143 – Healthcare Marketing & Patient Satisfaction
• FIN 6333 - Healthcare Financial Strategies & Decision Making
• MGMT 6723 - Medical Law & Regulation
• MGMT 6703 - Strategic Management of Healthcare Organizations

Prerequisites are not required. Applicants must demonstrate a basic understanding of analytical techniques and have strong communication skills.

• Applications are evaluated on an individual basis considering: Academic Background (Transcript); Professional Experience (Resume); Recommendations (At least two; via online form) *Waived for current OSMA & OOA members
• Personal Statement (Minimum 500 words, no maximum) *Waived for current OSMA & OOA members