Health Management and Policy, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Saint Louis University's Certificate in Health Management and Policy blends skills in management, economics, and policy of health care systems. 

Curriculum Overview

SLU's health management and policy certificate is designed for three distinct audiences: 

1. Students actively pursuing their M.P.H. at Saint Louis University in a concentration other than health management and policy.
2. Graduate students at Saint Louis University in other programs who want skills in the management of health care systems and policy implementation.
3. Professionals who wish to gain additional skills in health management and policy.

This 12-credit certificate can be completed over one to two years and is offered in person.

Careers

Students completing their Certificate in Health Management and Policy will learn the skills to prepare for senior leadership roles in a wide range of public, private and not-for-profit organizations committed to improving health care delivery systems, access to health care services and reducing risks to the public's health. Graduates of the health management and policy curriculum work in hospitals, managed-care organizations, health departments, political action committees, community organizations, research organizations, universities and other related agencies.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree, preferably with at least a 3.00 grade point average. Experience in a health-related field is preferred, but not required. Applications are reviewed on a holistic and rolling basis. To apply, applicants will need to submit their transcripts, CV, personal statement and two letters of recommendation through SOPHAS Express, the common application system for public health schools and programs.

Tuition

Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:

Information on Tuition and Fees

Miscellaneous Fees

Information on Summer Tuition

Scholarship and Financial Aid

For more information about Saint Louis University scholarships and financial aid, please visit the Office of Student Financial Services.  

Accreditation

Saint Louis University's College for Public Health and Social Justice is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). To see our most recent accreditation documentation, please visit the College for Public Health and Social Justice website.

1. Analyze political feasibility and distributional analysis and impacts on policy and key stakeholders.
2. Discuss the economic impact of organizational and policy changes.
3. Apply evidence-based approaches to organizational development, change and innovation. 
4. Apply basic concepts and tools that are integral to strategic thinking, planning and management.
5. Compare and contrast policy approaches and alternatives within the contextual environment of health services delivery and public health.

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

This roadmap is just one example of a semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. There are other plans students can and do take. The plan of study for each particular student is established in consultation with each student’s academic advisor; this roadmap does not replace academic advising appointments.

Roadmap notes:

• This Roadmap assumes full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
• Courses/Milestones marked with an “!” are critical and must be completed in the semester listed in the Roadmap to ensure a timely graduation.
• Course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

Apply for Admission

For questions about applying to one of our graduate programs, contact the College for Public Health and Social Justice admissions via cphsjgrad@slu.edu.