University of Michigan
Healthcare Management and Finance Specialization
6,468 enrolled
University of Michigan

Healthcare Management and Finance Specialization

Become a transformative leader in healthcare. Explore how healthcare managers navigate the complexities of the healthcare system from both administrative and financial perspectives.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

(77 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
1 month at 10 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • Develop a foundational knowledge of healthcare organizations’ structure, management, marketing, leadership, and philanthropic work.

  • Evaluate the financial performance of healthcare organizations.

  • Build financial models for business planning in healthcare organizations.

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Taught in English
36 practice exercises

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Develop foundational knowledge in the organization of healthcare delivery systems and organizational structures in healthcare nonprofits.

  • Identify and evaluate the functions, culture, and performance of healthcare provider organizations.

  • Identify, understand, and shape solutions to the central issues involved in achieving excellence in U.S. healthcare institutions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Financial Management
Category: Fundraising
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Electronic Medical Record
Category: Governance
Category: Human Resources
Category: Marketing and Public Relations
Category: Health Care Administration
Category: Public Health
Category: Health Systems
Category: Health Care Procedure and Regulation
Category: Community Health
Category: Quality Improvement
Category: Performance Measurement
Category: Organizational Leadership

What you'll learn

  • Develop an understanding of basic financial accounting concepts and principles.

  • Explain the format and use of the financial statements for healthcare organizations.

  • Apply basic financial statement analysis techniques to evaluate the financial condition and performance of healthcare organizations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Financial Statement Analysis
Category: Balance Sheet
Category: Financial Statements
Category: Cash Flows
Category: Financial Accounting
Category: Performance Improvement
Category: Business Metrics
Category: Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Category: Performance Analysis
Category: Financial Reporting
Category: Accounting
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Financial Management
Category: Income Statement

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate investment opportunities

  • Build financial models for business planning.

  • Develop business strategies based on financial models.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Business Valuation
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Health Policy
Category: Financial Modeling
Category: Cost Estimation
Category: Corporate Finance
Category: Finance
Category: Mergers & Acquisitions
Category: Financial Management
Category: Health Care Administration
Category: Investment Management
Category: Capital Budgeting
Category: Cost Benefit Analysis
Category: Risk Management
Category: Pharmaceuticals
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Category: Return On Investment
Category: Cash Flows

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Instructors

 Michael Rubyan
University of Michigan
3 Courses9,476 learners
Simone Singh
University of Michigan
4 Courses2,586 learners

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