Specialty in Healthcare Management
AI, quality, health policy and clinical leadership
- Number of courses
- 3
- Flexible pace
- 3–6 months per block
- Academic hours
- 432
- Next start
- Fall 2026
Overview
Additional concentration in Healthcare Management focused on applied AI, clinical quality, patient safety and comparative analysis of healthcare systems and policies.
Skills & outcomes
Upon completing the Specialty in Healthcare Management Professional Certificate, you will be able to:
- Analyze and design health policy with a comparative lens
- Apply AI and advanced analytics to clinical and administrative processes
- Deploy quality and patient safety programs
Courses
Required:
- HCM 6003 modules →
Health Systems and Health Policy
Comparative analysis of healthcare systems, regulatory frameworks and sector strategic planning.
- HCM 6203 modules →
AI and Advanced Analytics in Healthcare
Machine learning, natural language processing, predictive models and clinical decision support.
- HCM 6403 modules →
Quality, Patient Safety and Improvement
TQM, Six Sigma and Lean in clinical settings. Metrics, KPIs and accreditation processes.
Continue your education in the AU ecosystem
AU Extension is the continuing-education division of AU Extension. This Professional Certificate focuses on applied skills; if you want to explore broader academic options inside the university, we can guide you.
Discover the AU ecosystem →·Bring it to your organization →Next start
Enroll in your first module this fall — no prior admissions process required. Registration opens in July.
How to enroll →Who should enroll
This Professional Certificate is ideal if you identify with any of these profiles:
Clinical executives, quality officers, CMIOs and digital transformation leaders in healthcare.
How to start and complete
To get started, simply enroll in the first module — no formal admission required.
To earn your credential:
- Complete all 3 modules in the program.
- Earn a minimum grade of B in each course.
- Finish all courses within two years.