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Gain the skills to become a healthcare executive

Are you interested in leading healthcare organizations through an uncertain future? The Economics of U.S. Healthcare Graduate Certificate program gives you an enhanced understanding of the intricacies of the U.S. healthcare system. Taught by excellent faculty with years of industry experience, this online program has a particular emphasis on economics and policy analysis. When you complete this certificate, not only will you have a well-rounded understanding of U.S. Healthcare, you will also receive Six Sigma certification.

Where It Is Offered Online
Duration 1 year
Foreign Language No foreign language credits required
Delivery Fully Online, Only Offered Online (100% Online)
Total Credit Hours 12 hours
Thesis Requirements No thesis required
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Economics of U.S. Healthcare Graduate Certificate:: Feature Courses

Featured Courses

Economics for Decision Makers ECO 501

An introduction to the primary concepts and methods of micro and macroeconomics as they apply to decision-makers within the business unit, all within the context of expanding global markets. This satisfies the economics background requirement for MBA candidates.

Health Economics ECO 556

This course examines the application of economic principles to the allocation of scarce resources in health care; the use of economic theory to understand problems of organization, delivery, and financing of health services; and the choices available to society regarding these issues.

Health Care Services in the U.S. ECO 555

This course provides a historical perspective on the development of health care services in the United States, a description of the key factors and issues which influence the development of the current health care delivery systems and a description of the current health care delivery systems.

Health Policy ECO 557

Provides an overview of health policy in the United States and introduces bth qualitative and quantitative methods for analyzing health policy with attention given to political and economic perspectives on health policy questions.

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ADMISSIONS DOMESTIC/Current Tabs

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Economics of U.S. Healthcare Graduate Certificate:: International Application section

Deadlines

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

*International applicants must be admitted to a master’s or doctoral program at A&M-Commerce to pursue a graduate certificate.

Your Path to Becoming a Lion

Step 1. Submit Application

Submit your application through ApplyTexas.

  • Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
  • Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”

  • Select “Economics of U.S. Healthcare, Graduate Certificate” as your “Major.”
  • Pay the $75 application fee.

Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.

  • After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.

Step 2. Submit Documents

Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.

Official Transcripts

  • Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to:
    Texas A&M University-Commerce
    Attn: Graduate School
    2600 S. Neal St.
    Commerce, Texas 75428

We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status

  • Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
Rebecca Stevens Graduate Student Services Coordinator

Step 3. Apply for Financial Assistance

Step 4. Register for Classes

Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.

Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.

Sarah Elder Graduate Enrollment Specialist
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Economics of U.S. Healthcare Graduate Certificate:: Current Students Application section

Deadlines

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Your Path to Becoming a Lion

Step 1. Submit Application

Submit your application through ApplyTexas.

  • Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
  • Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”

  • Select “Economics of U.S. healthcare, Graduate Certificate” as your “Major.”
  • Pay the $50 application fee.

Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.

  • After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.

Provisional Status

After you submit your application, you may be granted provisional status, which means you can enroll in one semester of courses.

Step 2. Submit Documents

Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.

Official Transcripts

Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to [email protected].

  • We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.

Postal Alternative

If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011

We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status

  • Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
Rebecca Stevens Graduate Student Services Coordinator

Steps 3. Apply for Financial Assistance

  • Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
  • Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
  • Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.

Step 4. Register for Classes

Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.

Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.

Sarah Elder Graduate Enrollment Specialist

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Economics of US Healthcare Graduate Certificate:: Program Requirements

Program Requirements

Once admitted, you must:

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Economics of U.S. Healthcare Graduate Certificate:: Connect with Us

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Sarah Elder Graduate Enrollment Specialist
Rebecca Stevens Graduate Student Services Coordinator
Gregory Lubiani, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Economics
Mario Hayek, Ph.D. Dean of the College of Business
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  • P.O. Box 3011
  • Commerce, TX 75429-3011
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