According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov), the median annual wage for medical and health services managers was $101,340 in May of 2021 (bls.gov). In addition, employment of medical and health service managers is projected to grow by 28% in the next ten years, which is much faster than the average growth for all occupations.

A Graduate Certificate in Population Health Management can provide you with the expertise needed to advance into leadership roles within most healthcare organizations. Graduates are well-suited to apply their credentials toward the following roles and careers:

• Care Coordinator
• Clinical Manager
• Chief Population Health Officer
• Employee Wellness Manager
• Health Administrator
• Health Coach
• Health Director
• Health Service Manager
• Healthcare Entrepreneur
• Medical Manager
• Patient Advocate and Navigator
• Policy Analyst
• Population Health Analyst
• Program Manager
• Public Health Manager

Class start dates are subject to change based on course availability.

Note: We admit students on a rolling basis. The preferred deadlines help you complete the application process on time, be notified of acceptance, and enroll before the term begins. We review applications as they become complete and admit students for a specific term up to the day classes start. We recommend you work on and submit your complete application well in advance of the preferred deadline, as obtaining transcripts and other materials may take more time

Steps to Apply

• Complete the graduate application for admission
• Submit a $40 non-refundable application fee
• Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work from accredited institutions*
• Check for scholarships

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Admission Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university.
2. The typical successful applicant has an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 2.75 or above (on a 4.00 scale).*
3. Updated resume or curriculum vitae (admissions committee will review for healthcare experience).
4. One-page personal statement written by the applicant that is a clear, substantive description of his or her career goals in public health and health care management.

Currently enrolled MSHA students and graduates are not eligible to receive the population health management certificate. The CAHME-accredited MSHA degree is the appropriate and sufficient credential for development

GMAT/GRE scores are not required for admission

* You will need to maintain a 3.0 for the courses taken to satisfy the 12-credit hour certificate requirement.

Send all materials to:
Graduate Admissions
University of Louisville
2211 S. Brook Street
Louisville, KY 40292
gradadm@louisville.edu

International Applicants

If you live outside of the United States and intend to complete an online academic program from your home country, be sure to review these additional requirements for international students.

• Postsecondary transcripts. Transcripts from institutions not in English will require a foreign credential evaluation.
• Students whose primary language is not English must show English language proficiency by attaining one of the following:
  • TOEFL test score of 90 or higher (after conversion for test type), OR
  • Submitting an ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) certification,OR
  • Successful completion of the exit examination for the advanced level of the Intensive English as a Second Language (IESL) program, OR Duolingo English test score of 105 or higher, OR
  • Demonstration of a degree from an accredited U.S. institution (requires provisional admission with evaluation of English language competency)

The Graduate Certificate in Population Health Management is a 12-credit hour program, with each course delivered in an 8-week course format, 100% online. Students will need to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA to be awarded the certificate.

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Course Descriptions