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Economics of U.S. Healthcare Graduate Certificate

Prepare for a career in healthcare economics. With an Economics of U.S. Healthcare graduate certificate from East Texas A&M, you can develop the essential skills to analyze and influence healthcare policy.

  • Offered 100% Online.
  • 1 year
  • 12 credit hours
  • No thesis required

Become a Leader in Healthcare

Our 12 credit hour graduate certificate is designed to provide you with an understanding of the U.S. healthcare system and prepare you for a career as a public health professional. What’s more, by successfully completing our program, you will receive the Six Sigma Green Belt certification, a highly desirable qualification in healthcare that focuses on data analysis using industry-recognized software.

Spring 2026 Graduate Flex Term.

What you need to know
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What Are My Job Opportunities?

A graduate certificate in the economics of U.S. healthcare can open a wide range of career opportunities in healthcare policy, management and analysis, helping prepare you to make a significant impact in the evolving healthcare sector.

Career Possibilities

Medical and Health Services Managers
$ 110,680

Current Median Salaries from US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023

Program Details

Our program is carefully crafted to train you in advanced healthcare economics, policy and management expertise to address key challenges and drive change. With our graduate certificate in the Economics of U.S. Healthcare, you can learn to lead the evolving healthcare sector.

What Might I Learn?

You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of key areas.

Healthcare Economics

Build a comprehensive understanding of the economic principles that shape the U.S. healthcare system, including cost analysis, market dynamics, and supply and demand.

Healthcare Policy Analysis

Develop your ability to critically analyze healthcare policies and assess their impacts on healthcare delivery, quality and accessibility.

Health Insurance Systems

Explore various healthcare financing models, including private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and new trends in health insurance.

Healthcare Financial Management

Learn how to manage healthcare organization finances, focusing on budgeting, financial reporting and cost control.

Taking Classes

Designed for your life

Whether you are a full- or part-time student, you can complete the program at your own pace.

Fully Online

Our graduate certificate is designed to be flexible, offering a fully online format to accommodate the needs of working professionals. Gain specialized healthcare economics and policy knowledge while balancing your career and personal commitments. With an entirely online curriculum, you can enhance your expertise in healthcare management and economics at your own pace, fitting your lifestyle and career goals.

For an up to date list of current course offerings, locations and meeting times, please check the schedule of classes, which is subject to change.

Health Services Administration (BAAS)

Curriculum

Our curriculum aims to provide you with a thorough foundation in healthcare economics, policy and management. Build your knowledge with core courses focused on healthcare systems, financing models, regulatory environments and operational strategies. Designed for flexibility with a fully online format, this certificate can equip you with specialized knowledge to navigate and address the complexities of the healthcare industry and prepare you for leadership roles in the field.

Degree Plan
Schedule of Classes

Adding Value with Certificates

Enhance your professional qualifications and broaden your expertise! We offer additional graduate certificates to complement your skills in healthcare policy, economics and management.

Auditing and Forensic Accounting Graduate Certificate

The graduate certificate in Auditing and Forensic Accounting will equip students to gain certifications offered by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).  The twelve semester hours (4 courses) of coursework is eligible to meet requirements for the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program should a student wish to pursue it.  ACCT 527 & ACCT 562 are in the core curriculum and the remaining courses would meet electives for the MSA.

Read more about Auditing and Forensic Accounting Graduate Certificate

Operational Excellence Graduate Certificate

The purpose of this certificate is to develop a graduate-level working knowledge of important tools (e.g., Six Sigma and project management software) for successful application in supply chain and project management. By successfully completing the certificate, you will be awarded an Operational Excellence Certificate from East Texas A&M, and Green Belt Six Sigma certificate. All the courses in the Operational Excellence Certificate Program may be applied toward a Master of Science (MS) in our Management degree program and some of the courses may be applied to other graduate business degrees.

Read more about Operational Excellence Graduate Certificate

Finding My Community

We believe that education thrives in an environment where collaboration, support and mutual respect flourish. Our community of students and professors embodies these values, creating an enriching and dynamic atmosphere for learning and growth. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to the table. Our professors are not only experts in their respective fields but also dedicated mentors who are committed to guiding and nurturing the next generation of scholars.

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Kishor Kumar Guru-Gharana, Ph.D.

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Student Organizations

Our campus has many ways to engage and get involved. At East Texas A&M University, student organizations strive to provide valuable professional development and networking opportunities. Students in our program can engage with these organizations to connect with peers, faculty and industry leaders, with opportunities to enhance career growth, learning, and involvement in healthcare-related events and activities.

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Financing My Future

Financial Aid

Financial aid includes a variety of programs, like scholarships, federal and state grants, and federal and state work-study programs. Find out how you may be eligible for scholarships, grants, loans and/or a graduate assistantship. Financial Aid and Scholarships

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On-Campus Employment Opportunities

Enhance your expertise through on-campus employment opportunities.

Graduate Assistant/Research/Teaching

Graduate assistant teaching (GAT), graduate assistant research (GAR), and graduate assistant non-teaching (GANT) assistantships at East Texas A&M offer financial support and professional development for graduate students. Assistantships are available in academic and non-academic departments.

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Cost Before Financial Aid

East Texas A&M is one of the most affordable colleges around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our tuition rates are some of the most competitive in Texas.

$3,669

for Texas residents

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$7,341

For non-residents

Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents. But don’t worry: there are

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TUITION AND FEES
0
Per Semester

Additional Fees May Apply

  • Online Courses ($50 per hour)
  • Remote Locations ($20 per hour)
  • Lab Fees ($5 – $30 per course)

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How Do I Get Started?

If you have not already done so, complete the Request Information form. You will be connected with your enrollment specialist, who can answer your questions. When you’re ready, go ahead and follow the steps below to apply.

Admissions Requirements

To be considered for admission, you must first meet the following criteria.

  • GPA minimum 2.5
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Admission Process

Once admitted, you must:

Note: This program is not currently offered to international students.

Submit Application

  • Create an account or login if you already have one
  • Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
  • Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
  • Choose the semester you wish to begin
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  • Select “Economics of U.S. healthcare, Graduate Certificate” as your “Program.”
  • Pay the $50 application fee.

Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.

  • Within two business days of your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
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Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.

Your Graduate Coordinator

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Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.

  • We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.

All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.

We accepts evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.

  • If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
  • If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.

If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:

East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011

We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.

Review the Application Packet for more information.

Application Packet

Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status

  • Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.

  • Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
  • Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
  • Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.

Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.

  • View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
  • To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.

Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.

Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist

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I Still Have Questions

We are here to help! Send us an email. We can answer your questions and assist you in the application process.

Gregory Lubiani, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Accounting
Alum Jennifer Faunce Director of Graduate Enrollment Management/Graduate Enrollment Specialist for Doctoral Programs

Contact the Department

  • P.O. Box 3011
  • Commerce, TX 75429-3011
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