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Diploma of Business Management for Healthcare
- Boston, United States
- 0.67 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A certificate in business fundamentals for the healthcare sector.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Business Management for Healthcare and apply relevant care or professional frameworks
- Communicate effectively
- And evaluate evidence-based practice.
Career outcomes
- Healthcare Services Coordinator
- Clinical Support Specialist
- Health Program Associate
- Healthcare Operations Analyst
Curriculum
- Core courses are the American healthcare system
- Health organisation management and strategic management for healthcare organisations. Students add 3-4 semester hours from electives such as health informatics or evaluating healthcare quality
- For 12 semester hours.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
- Transcripts
- Resume
- Usually one recommendation letter
- Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US credentials.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), Transcripts, Resume, Usually one recommendation letter, Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US credentials, Certificates do not by themselves satisfy language proficiency for later degree admission (CSSH).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- Recommendation Letters
- CV or Resume.
How to apply
- Check the certificate's entry requirements
- English test minimums and deadline. Apply online through the graduate application and pay the 100 USD application fee. Upload official transcripts with a Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US degrees
- Resume
- Usually one recommendation letter and TOEFL
- IELTS
- PTE or Duolingo scores. After admission
- Submit the I-20 request form with a passport copy. Apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $23,172 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $600 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Boston campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | D'Amore-McKim School of Business |
| Department | Business Management for Healthcare |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 12 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Eligible Northeastern alumni may receive the Double Husky discount on qualifying graduate certificate courses, Parent and Family or Full Circle scholarships may apply only to qualified applicants and programs. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67 years.
Tuition is $23,172 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $600 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,023 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 105.

