Program Overview
The Advanced Research certificate program is a 12-credit hour program designed for healthcare professionals in leadership roles or pursuing a master's in healthcare management. It aims to develop advanced research skills, including proposal development, IRB approval, project execution, and article publication. The program includes courses in statistics, research methods, business research analysis, and advanced healthcare research.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Advanced Research certificate program is a 12 credit hour program of study designed for healthcare professionals who hold leadership positions, have completed a master's degree in healthcare management, or are currently completing a master's degree in healthcare management and want to develop advanced research skills. The program's objectives include:
- Developing a research proposal
- Gaining IRB approval for a research proposal
- Conducting a research project
- Making a contribution to the field of healthcare management by developing a research article based on the research conducted
Outline:
The program's content and structure include the following courses:
- HLTH 5100 Statistics for Health Administration (3 hours) or HEAL 5000 Advanced Theories and Concepts in Health Care (3 hours)
- HRDV 5750 Research and Assessment Methods in Human Resources Development (3 hours)
- BUSN 6140 Business Research Analysis (3 hours)
Entry Requirements:
- Master's degree in health care field or current master's student status.
- Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and professional schools.
- Leadership experience in health care.
- A résumé describing scope, responsibilities and work experience.
- Personal interview.
