Leadership & Quality Management in Healthcare Graduate Certificate

Lead transformative healthcare initiatives

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Quality Management in Healthcare prepares healthcare professionals to lead improvements in care quality, patient safety, and organizational performance. Designed for both current and aspiring leaders, the program combines leadership fundamentals with practical quality-improvement tools used in today’s healthcare systems.

Student Learning Outcomes

Ideal for clinicians, administrators and healthcare managers, the graduate certificate in Leadership and Quality Management in Healthcare equips graduates to:

  • Evaluate emerging care, informatics, and communication technologies to improve healthcare outcomes
  • Apply proven safety and quality strategies to improve outcomes across the entire care continuum
  • Lead system-wide improvements by managing resources, advancing evidence-based practice, and ensuring safe, high-quality care
  • Collaborate with interprofessional teams to strengthen care coordination, management, and operations

Why earn a Leadership 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 quality management

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

Leadership and Quality Management in Healthcare Graduate Certificate Requirements

Total Number of Credits - 9

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

  • MHA 650 or NURS 650 Organizational Strategy and Systems Leadership (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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