Operations & Quality Management in Healthcare Graduate Certificate

Optimize healthcare delivery systems

The graduate certificate in Operations and Quality Management in Healthcare enhances healthcare professionals' expertise in process improvement, performance measurement, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and lean healthcare methodologies.

Student Learning Outcomes

Designed for clinicians, administrators, and healthcare leaders, graduates will be equipped to:

  • Leverage cutting-edge patient care, informatics, and communication technologies to transform how care is delivered
  • Apply proven principles, performance metrics, and standards to deliver measurable improvements across the entire care continuum
  • Strategically align resources, accelerate evidence-based practice, and consistently deliver safe, high-quality healthcare
  • Collaborate across interprofessional teams to streamline care coordination, strengthen management practices, and elevate organizational performance

Why earn an Operations and Quality Management in Healthcare Graduate Certificate at Moorhead?

  • Flexible online learning - Enjoy the convenience of a fully online program designed for working professionals
  • Expert Faculty - Learn from experienced faculty with expertise in healthcare leadership
  • Enhance your credentials - Add specialized skills to your resume and advance your career by becoming a leader in operations and quality management

Operations and Quality Management in Healthcare Graduate Certificate Requirements (official requirements available Fall 2026)

Operations and Quality Management in Healthcare Graduate Certificate Requirements

Total Number of Credits - 9

The graduate certificate in Operations and Healthcare Management requires 9 credits of core courses:

  • MHA 651 Healthcare Operations Management (3)
  • MHA 605 or NURS 605 Healthcare Quality, Safety, and Regulatory Management (3)
  • MHA 638 or NURS 638 Health Information Systems (3)

*These requirements are not official.

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