Organizational Excellence & Community Health
Interdisciplinary core: business + health. Foundational certification for those combining management and healthcare.
- Number of courses
- 5
- Flexible pace
- 3–6 months per block
- Academic hours
- 720
- Next start
- Fall 2026
Overview
Interdisciplinary credential that provides a solid foundation in leadership, quantitative analysis, financial management, organizational control and community health. Serves as a common core for both business and healthcare programs.
Skills & outcomes
Upon completing the Organizational Excellence & Community Health Professional Certificate, you will be able to:
- Lead based on organizational behavior principles
- Make informed financial decisions in healthcare environments
- Design community health interventions with an organizational lens
Courses
Required:
- MHS 5103 modules →
Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Leadership styles, team dynamics and change management in complex organizations.
- MHS 5203 modules →
Human Resources Management
Talent attraction, development and retention. Culture, performance and compensation.
- MHS 5303 modules →
Principles of Financial Management in Healthcare
Financial statements, costing, budgeting and profitability applied to healthcare organizations.
- MAN 5303 modules →
Accounting, Planning and Control
Financial planning, management control and KPIs for executive decision making.
- MHS 5503 modules →
Community Health
Social determinants of health, population-level interventions and alignment with public policy.
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:
Professionals who want a strong cross-functional foundation before specializing in business or 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 5 modules in the program.
- Earn a minimum grade of B in each course.
- Finish all courses within two years.