Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Innovation Management 

Learn to build, lead and manage next-generation healthcare systems with the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Innovation Management in the Fox School of Business at Temple University. This 12-credit graduate certificate is designed for current professionals seeking to focus on innovative, nontraditional approaches to healthcare delivery. Hybrid course formats provide the best of both online and in-person learning experiences.

The U.S. healthcare system is undergoing dramatic changes as a result of market forces, consumer expectations, provider reimbursement and technology that drive innovations in delivery, financing, payment and organizational structure. The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Innovation Management provides students with a customized path to understanding and adapting to these evolving changes in the healthcare system.

The credits earned as part of this certificate may also be transferred into graduate degree programs, such as the Master of Health Administration or the Master of Science in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship.

The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Innovation Management is a joint effort between the Department of Risk, Actuarial Science, and Legal Studies and the Department of Management within the Fox School of Business.

Classes & Curriculum

Courses within the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Innovation Management program include

  • Advanced Healthcare Economics and Finance,
  • Business Model Innovation,
  • Creativity Unleashed,
  • Entrepreneurial Thinking,
  • Health Systems Organization and Development,
  • Open Innovation Strategy, and
  • Social Entrepreneurship.

​​Learn more about required courses within the Healthcare Innovation Management Graduate Certificate.

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Careers

Graduates of the Healthcare Innovation Management Graduate Certificate are prepared to advance their current careers within the healthcare management field, innovating new answers to established questions and pushing the boundaries of the industry.

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, this Graduate Certificate offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2023–2024 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,000.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,150.00 per credit

You can view the full Cost of Attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

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