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GCHA Courses
The GCHA consists of a total of 15 credit hours. Students can choose to complete the program in two or three trimesters based on the courses they choose to take. Courses from this certificate program can be applied to the MHA-SI program at AHU if you decide to pursue it in the future. There are so many ways you can customize your graduate certificate!
GCHA Program Courses - 39 Available Credit Hours to Customize Your Certificate*
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FNCE 533 | Healthcare Finance | 3 Credits |
| HTCA 513 | Information Systems and Healthcare Informatics | 3 Credits |
| HTCA 545 | Population Health Management | 3 Credits |
| HTCA 564 | Strategic Leadership in Healthcare | 3 Credits |
| HTCA 623 | Healthcare Systems and Governance | 3 Credits |
| HTCA 633 | Ethical Issues and Public Policy | 3 Credits |
| HTCA 641 | Principles of Healthcare Strategy | 3 Credits |
| HTCA 642 | Advanced Practices for Healthcare Strategy | 3 Credits |
| HTCA 650 | Healthcare Innovation and Design Thinking | 3 Credits |
| HTCA 651 | Disruptive Innovation in Healthcare | 3 Credits |
| MKTG 520 | Marketing and Planning in Healthcare | 3 Credits |
| RELP 610 | Role Fidelity and Exercise of Power | 1 Credit |
| RELT 510 | Identity and Mission | 2 Credits |
| STAT 515 | Scientific Inquiry and Research | 3 Credits |
*RELT 510 and RELP 610 are required courses.
Example Course Sequence
This is just one example of your certificate program customization options. To explore more ways you can customize your certificate contact us today.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FNCE 533 | Healthcare Finance | 3 credits |
| HTCA 564 | Strategic Leadership in Healthcare | 3 credits |
| HTCA 641 | Principles of Healthcare Strategy | 3 credits |
| HTCA 642 | Advanced Practices for Healthcare Strategy | 3 credits |
| RELP 610 | Role Fidelity and Exercise of Power (prereq: RELT 510) | 1 credit |
| RELT 510 | Identify and Mission in Faith-Based Healthcare | 2 credits |
Sample Course Plan
This sample course plan provides an example of how the program can be completed. Students will work closely with their Academic Advisor to customize a program completion plan that fits your needs.
Course Catalog
Full course descriptions and detailed curriculum information are available via our Academic Catalog.
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