Graduate Certificate in Health Systems Leadership
Learn. Lead. Care.
About the Program
The Health Systems Leadership graduate certificate provides students with training in areas critical to 21st century healthcare, public health, and community health leadership.
Connect with our Admissions Team
Shirl Sharpe, MS
Academic Services Coordinator II
ssharpe@memphis.edu
(901) 678-1710
Christie Rakestraw
Graduate School Admissions Counselor
crakstrw@memphis.edu
(901) 678-4489
Briana McNeil
Coordinator, Recruitment and Admissions
sphadmissions@memphis.edu
(901) 678-3740
Admission Information
Requirements:
- A Bachelors’ degree is required for admission with a minimum GPA of 2.75.
- Statement of Purpose (approximately 500)
- CV/Resume
- One letter of recommendation
- International students:
- Transcripts from degrees obtained outside of the United States must be evaluated by WES or by any members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
- Test of English proficiency scores are required if language of instruction for prior degrees was not English (minimum scores)
- GRE recommended but not required
Deadlines
- Fall Semester - July 15*
- Spring Semester - December 15*
**International applicants should plan to have their applications in by May 15 for Fall Semester and October 15 for Spring Semester to ensure sufficient time to receive your Form I-20 and visa.
Curriculum
Students enrolled in the certificate program must complete a total of 12 credit hours. This includes:
- HADM 7140 Population Health Management (Fall Campus and Online)
- PUBH 7180 Foundations of Public health (Fall Campus and Online)
- HADM 7105 Health Policy and the Organization of Health Services (Fall Campus) (Spring Campus and Online)
- HADM 7110 Leadership and Organizational Change in Healthcare (Spring Campus) (Summer Online)
Competencies
- Apply principles of leadership, governance and management, which include creating a vision, empowering others, fostering collaboration and guiding decision making
- Apply negotiation and mediation skills to address organizational or community challenges
- Critically evaluate various leadership theories and apply strategic thinking tools to identify a personal leadership style
- Compare the organization, structure and function of health care, public health and regulatory systems across national and international settings
- Know, support, and use team development methods