Certificate Programs in Healthcare & Biopharmaceutical Business

The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Decision Analysis requires the completion of 12 units selected in consultation with academic advisor and two electives with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 for all units applied to the certificate.

The program is oriented to those seeking to gain practical tools, strategic insights, and a fundamental working proficiency in the innovative field of healthcare decision analysis without completing the full master of science program.

The certificate program is structured to easily integrate individual HCDA courses with other graduate programs, while also meeting the needs of full-time working students.

Program Benefits

  • Engage in a collaborative learning environment representing a cross-section of the highly innovative healthcare sector.
  • Each course is scheduled and delivered over two weekends and select weeknight webcasts.
  • Individual students are allowed to progress at their own pace without pre-requisites or a required sequence.
  • Most students should be able to complete the certificate program requirements in as few as two semesters.

Certificate Requirements

The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Decision Analysis requires completion of 12 units selected in consultation with academic advisor and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 for all units applied to the certificate.

Core Courses (Required)
HCDA 500 U.S. Health Systems: Healthcare Access and Delivery (3 units)
HCDA 507 Foundations of Product Development and Commercialization (3 units)

Elective Courses (Choose two)
HCDA 502 Comparative International Healthcare Systems (3 units)
HCDA 503 Competitive Healthcare Intelligence (3 units)
HCDA 510 Business Implications of Healthcare Policy (3 units)
HCDA 515 Healthcare Decision Analysis and Modeling (3 units)
HCDA 520 Health Economics and Outcomes Methodology (3 units)
HCDA 525 Healthcare Literature Analysis & Applications (3 units)
HCDA 540 Healthcare Organization Management and Leadership (3 units)
HCDA 550 Healthcare Innovation: Creativity to Value (3 units)
HCDA 553 Advanced Pricing Strategies (3 units)
HCDA 560 Managing Effective Partnerships and Mergers (3 units)

Admission Requirements

Applicants may apply to the HCDA Graduate Certificate program on a rolling basis and begin the program in either the Fall or Spring semester.

To qualify for admission to the program:

  • Earned bachelor’s degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Two years of full-time work experience is preferred
  • Past work experience will be considered for each applicant
  • No GMAT/GRE required
  • TOEFL (min. 90) or IELTS (min. 6.5) or PTE (min. 61) for international applicants
  • Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended

The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Decision Analysis requires the completion of 12 units selected in consultation with academic advisor and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 for all units applied to the certificate.

Who Should Attend?

The program is oriented to those seeking to gain practical tools, strategic insights, and a fundamental working proficiency in the innovative field of healthcare decision analysis without completing the full master of science program.

The certificate program is structured to easily integrate individual HCDA courses with other graduate programs, while also meeting the needs of full-time working students.

Program Benefits

  • Engage in a collaborative learning environment representing a cross-section of the highly innovative healthcare sector.
  • Each course is scheduled and delivered over two weekends and select weeknight webcasts.
  • Individual students are allowed to progress at their own pace without pre-requisites or a required sequence.
  • Most students should be able to complete the certificate program requirements in as few as two semesters.

Certificate Requirements

List of Courses

  • HCDA 500 U.S. Health Systems: Healthcare Access and Delivery (3 units)
  • HCDA 502 Comparative International Healthcare Systems (3 units)
  • HCDA 503 Competitive Healthcare Intelligence (3 units)
  • HCDA 507 Foundations of Product Development and Commercialization (3 units)
  • HCDA 510 Business Implications of Healthcare Policy (3 units)
  • HCDA 515 Healthcare Decision Analysis and Modeling (3 units)
  • HCDA 520 Health Economics and Outcomes Methodology (3 units)
  • HCDA 525 Healthcare Literature Analysis & Applications (3 units)
  • HCDA 540 Healthcare Organization Management and Leadership (3 units)
  • HCDA 550 Healthcare Innovation: Creativity to Value (3 units)
  • HCDA 553 Advanced Pricing Strategies (3 units)
  • HCDA 560 Managing Effective Partnerships and Mergers (3 units)
  • HCDA 580 Seminars in Healthcare Decision Analysis (3 units)
  • HCDA 589 Healthcare Consulting Enterprise Team Projects (3 units)
  • HCDA 590 Directed Research (3 units)
  • HCDA 599 Introduction to Healthcare Data Analytics (3 units)
  • BPMK 500 Biopharmaceutical Marketing Management (3 units)
  • BPMK 501 Healthcare Payers, Insurance & Coverage Policy (3 units)
  • BPMK 502 Biopharmaceutical Product Development & Marketing (3 units)
  • BPMK 503 Biopharmaceutical Advertising and Communication (3 units)
  • BPMK 504 Market Access and Reimbursement Strategy (3 units)
  • BPMK 506 Biopharmaceutical Product Pricing & Competition (3 units)
  • BPMK 508 Biopharmaceutical Marketing Research and Analytics (3 units)
  • BPMK 509 Seminars in Biopharmaceutical Marketing (3 units)
  • BPMK 510 Capstone I: Biopharmaceutical Management Project (3 units)
  • BPMK 511 Capstone II: Biopharmaceutical Management Project (3 units)
  • BPMK 595 Internship in Biopharmaceutical Business (3 units)
  • BPMK 599 Special Topics in Biopharmaceutical Marketing (1-3 units)

Admission Requirements

Applicants may apply to the HCDA Graduate Certificate program on a rolling basis and begin the program in either the Fall or Spring semester.

To qualify for admission to the program:

  • Earned bachelor’s degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Two years of full-time work experience is preferred
  • Past work experience will be considered for each applicant
  • No GMAT/GRE required
  • TOEFL (min. 90) or IELTS (min. 6.5) or PTE (min. 61) for international applicants
  • Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended

The graduate certificate in Biopharmaceutical Marketing is a 12-unit program that provides critical concepts supporting direct entry into careers in: biopharmaceutical product strategy, brand management, market access and reimbursement, pricing, competitive intelligence, product development and marketing.

Who Should Attend?

The certificate is oriented to those seeking to gain practical tools, insights, and fundamental working proficiency in biopharmaceutical marketing without completing the full Master of Science in Biopharmaceutical Marketing (BPMK) Program. The certificate program is available to those who have earned a bachelor’s degree.

Program Benefits

  • Intensive and targeted instruction on how to evaluate and market biopharmaceuticals and other innovative healthcare products, showcase product attributes and value stories, and gain healthcare coverage and reimbursement
  • Knowledge to become experts in growth sectors beyond the current healthcare and global biopharmaceutical industry, including newly emerging diagnostics and medical technology devices

  • Innovative tools and skills to assess and maximize a product’s commercial opportunities by conducting market research and developing marketing strategies

  • Learning-by-doing through team collaborations and scenario-based learning problem solving representing current real-world situations and critical decision pathways

  • Lectures from industry executives offered across biopharmaceutical marketing courses, offering unique access to insights and critical skills from experts in the respective fields

  • Professional development through dedicated support from program staff and networking opportunities

Certificate Requirements

Students are required to complete 12-total units to be eligible for the BPMK Certificate. Eligible students may select from any BPMK course, in consultation with their advisor, to complete the 12-unit requirement. Most students should be able to complete the BPMK Certificate in as few as 2 semesters.

Admission Requirements

Applicants may apply to the BPMK Graduate Certificate program on a rolling-admission basis and begin the program in either the Fall or Spring semester.

To qualify for admission to the program:

  • Earned bachelor’s degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Two years of full-time work experience is preferred
  • Past work experience will be considered for each application
  • No GRE/GMAT required
  • Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended

The Healthcare Analytics (HCA) Certificate is an intensive, interdisciplinary program designed to train students seeking to improve their technical skills and analytical abilities.  The certificate is focused on providing applied learning in data analytics with an emphasis on  health system management, programmatic development and implementation, and financial planning.

Who Should Attend?

The program provides critical skill development to support direct entry into careers in: health system management and operations, pharmacy management, managed care operations, pricing & competitive intelligence, business development, and global access and reimbursement knowledge.

Professionals across various healthcare industries, working clinical professionals, and those working in fields allied with healthcare delivery are encouraged to apply.  In addition, those who wish to expand their current understanding of health system operations, healthcare planning, and the role of data analytics within healthcare as part of expanding their overall learning experiences in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Law and Consulting will gain vital insight to enhance their working knowledge in healthcare analytics and operations.

Program Benefits

  • Engage in a collaborative learning environment representing a cross-section of the highly innovative healthcare sector
  • Each course is scheduled and delivered over two weekends and select weeknight webcasts.
  • Individual students are allowed to progress at their own pace without pre-requisites or a required sequence
  • Most students should be able to complete the certificate program requirements in as few as two semesters

Certificate Requirements

Students are required to complete 12-total units to be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in HCA. Students are required to complete HCDA 520 (3 units), HCDA 515 (3 units), HCDA 572 (3 units) and HCDA 574 (3 units).

Admission Requirements

Applicants may apply to the HCA Graduate Certificate program on a rolling-admission basis and begin the program in either the Fall or Spring semester.

To qualify for admission to the program:

  • Earned bachelor’s degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Two years of full-time work experience is preferred
  • Past work experience will be considered for each application
  • No GRE/GMAT required
  • Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended