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Become a Leader in Healthcare

Prepare for a career in public health with a graduate certificate in the Economics of U.S. Healthcare from A&M-Commerce.

A 4-course certificate that provides understanding of the U.S. healthcare system and prepares you for a career as a public health professional. By the end of the program, you will receive the Six Sigma Green Belt certification, which is a highly desirable qualification in healthcare that focuses on data analysis using industry-recognized software.

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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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.

View Full Curriculum In The University Catalog
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ADMISSIONS DOMESTIC/Current Tabs

Admission

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Deadlines

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Your Path to Becoming a Lion

Step 1. Submit Application

  • Submit your application throughApplyTexas.
    • Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application”
    • Select Texas A&M University-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 a provisional status, which means you can enroll in one semester of courses.

You will not be eligible for financial assistance until you submit all of your documents and are accepted into the program.

Step 2. Submit Documents

  • Submit the following documents after you receive an email confirming that we received your application.

Official Transcripts

  • Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to [email protected].
    • You can also ask them to mail a physical copy to:
      Graduate School
      Texas A&M University-Commerce
      PO Box 3011
      Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
    • We recommend that you request all official transcripts used towards earning a bachelor's degree and any master's degree transcripts with graduate coursework, if applicable.

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.

Let our staff assist you during your application process. We are here to help!

Rebecca Stevens Graduate Student Services Coordinator: College of Business, College of Humanities Social Sciences and Arts, and Non-Degree

Step 3. Apply for Financial Assistance

  • Apply for FAFSA and TAFSA financial aid through the state and federal governments) during the admission application process.
    • If your graduate certificate is not part of your master’s degree, you may not be eligible for FAFSA or TAFSA.
  • Apply for outside scholarships once you are admitted to A&M-Commerce.
  • Check your financial aid and scholarship info through myLeo.

Step 4. Register for Classes

You are ready to register for classes once you are admitted to the program.

  • View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
  • Go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.

Contact your academic advisor if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.

Gregory Lubiani, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Economics
Sarah Elder

Program Requirements

Once admitted, you must:

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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 Application

  • 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: College of Business, College of Humanities Social Sciences and Arts, and Non-Degree

Step 3. Apply for Financial Assistance

Step 4. Register for Classes

Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist is here to help you complete registration.

Contact your Graduate Advisor if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.

Marcia Henderson Graduate Advisor for the College of Business
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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 Application

  • 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.

All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.

We accepts evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.

  • If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
  • If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.

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: College of Business, College of Humanities Social Sciences and Arts, and Non-Degree

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 is here to help you complete registration.

Contact your Graduate Advisor if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.

Marcia Henderson Graduate Advisor for the College of Business
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Program Requirements

Once admitted, you must:

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We Are Here to HElp

Penny Dodd Graduate Enrollment Specialist for College of Business/Adjunct Faculty
Rebecca Stevens Graduate Student Services Coordinator: College of Business, College of Humanities Social Sciences and Arts, and Non-Degree
Marcia Henderson Graduate Advisor for the College of Business
Gregory Lubiani, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Economics
Mario Hayek, Ph.D. Dean of the College of Business
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