Industry Snapshot
This certificate is designed to help prepare you to work in an expanding global health marketplace that includes pharmaceuticals, primary and inpatient care, and consulting in many industries.
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Jobs in Healthcare & Social Assistance
There are more than 23 million people employed in the healthcare and social assistance industry in the United States as of 2020.
Source: IBIS World | “Healthcare and Social Assistance in the U.S. Employment Statistics 2005-2026" | 2020
Experience Recommended for Success
It is helpful if you possess education or work experience in healthcare, health administration, human services, or social sciences before applying to this program, but it is not required.
FAQs
Earning an online graduate certificate in global health management can give you the knowledge and skills you need to formulate global health policies, improve quality of care and service delivery, and manage global health programs. UMGC’s online graduate certificate in global health management is a 12-credit program designed for health care professionals. You can study international health organizations, health systems and policies in low- and middle-income countries, and management and financial skills. Typically, the credits you earn in a graduate certificate program can later be applied to a related master's degree program.
UMGC's online graduate certificate in global health management is a 12-credit program with courses offered year-round. You can expect to finish the program in six months or less, depending on how many credits you complete each term and the number of credits you may be able to transfer.
UMGC is committed to keeping our tuition and fees as affordable as possible. The online graduate certificate in global health management follows the standard graduate program tuition rates, which appear at the top of this webpage. We also offer scholarships for eligible students, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make your education more affordable.
You don't need to have majored in a specific area to be successful in the online graduate certificate in global health management at UMGC. However, it is helpful if you have education or work experience in healthcare, health administration, human services, or social sciences.
You don't need any certifications to begin or complete the online graduate certificate in global health management at UMGC.