About The Heersink Family Graduate Certificate Program in Health Services Management
Are you a medical or business professional interested in healthcare administration?
If so, Troy University's Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management is for
you. Made possible by the Heersink Family Foundation, the health services management
certificate aims to bring together business and medicine to improve healthcare. It
provides you with the online training and expertise you need to excel in healthcare
administration careers.
“Formal education in management and leadership will always better prepare individuals
for leadership positions, particularly when paired with real-world experience. Based
on the state of healthcare in America, this program is very relevant. This program
will benefit people working in a range of disciplines in the healthcare industry,
and I would recommend it to others seeking graduate-level education and career advancement
opportunities.”
Brent Cavanias | Senior Enlisted Leader, Oregon National Guard Joint Domestic Operations Command
| 2023 Graduate, Heersink Family Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management
Bringing Together Business and Healthcare
Build a unique skill set that encompasses business principles and healthcare delivery.
At TROY, you'll prepare for health services management jobs by learning about broad
economic concepts such as supply and demand, marginal revenues, marginal costs and
scarcity. You'll also develop expertise in finance, management strategies, industry
structure and achieving a competitive advantage in the healthcare environment. This
knowledge will help you move from a healthcare provider or business person to a healthcare
administrator — and set you apart in the job market.
Healthcare Administration: A Bright Career Outlook
Become one of the most in-demand healthcare professionals. This TROY certificate prepares
you for numerous careers in health services administration, jobs that the U.S. Bureau
of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates will grow by 32% by 2030. How much does a healthcare
administrator make? The median wage for health services managers is $104,830 per year,
according to the BLS. TROY's program equips you with the skills you need to become
competitive for health services management jobs in both the public and private sectors.
The Heersink Family Graduate Certificate Program in Health Services Management Locations
Get the flexibility you need by taking health services management courses online.
For more information about program availability and delivery options, call 1-800-414-5756.
The Heersink Family and TROY: A Shared Purpose to Fill a Critical Need
Our distinctive Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management was created
as the result of a generous endowment from the Heersink Family Foundation and a shared
goal of improving healthcare using business principles. After recognizing a need for
business training among medical professionals in Dothan, Dr. Marnix Heersink, an ophthalmologist
and founder of Eye Center South, helped spearhead the program's launch.
Dr. Heersink sees the understanding of business concepts, healthcare economics and
management strategies as essential to providing better patient care and also improving
communication and organizational growth. Dr. Heersink believes that the Sorrell College
of Business, in collaboration with the College of Health Sciences, can make a positive
impact on communities by delivering better healthcare. His foundation continues to
make the program possible and provides support to graduate students via scholarships.
The Heersink Family Graduate Certificate Program in Health Services Management Careers
With this certificate, you will prepare for healthcare administrator jobs in private
and nonprofit healthcare organizations, hospitals, nursing homes, medical practices
and clinics.
Faculty Profiles
Dr. Judson Edwards
Dr. Judson Edwards is Dean of the Sorrell College of Business and Editor-in-Chief
of the Journal of Blood Service Economics. He has over 20 years of academic leadership
experience and was instrumental in the College's receipt of the AACSB Business and
Accounting accreditation. Dr. Edwards is also an Associate Professor of Economics
at TROY. His research interests include rural economic development, digital economy
and information technology in rural America.
FAQ About The Heersink Family Graduate Certificate Program in Health Services Management
Learn more about healthcare administration and our program.
What is health services management?
Health services management is the process of planning, organizing, directing and overseeing
healthcare services delivery. Healthcare managers use leadership, communication and
problem-solving skills to help ensure services are effective, efficient and accessible.
Is healthcare management a good career?
If you are interested in making a difference in healthcare and assuming a leadership
role in a healthcare organization, healthcare management is a good career. Healthcare
managers can work in a wide variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes,
medical practices, public health agencies and nonprofit organizations. Healthcare
managers also enjoy a diverse set of responsibilities, excellent job security and
high salaries.
How much does a healthcare administrator make?
Healthcare administrator jobs vary in salary depending on the organization. According
to the BLS, the median salary for medical and health services managers is $104,830
per year.
What does a healthcare administrator do?
A healthcare administrator has a variety of responsibilities within an organization.
Their primary aim is to improve healthcare delivery by ensuring quality and efficiency.
Healthcare administrators can be responsible for leadership, operations, human resources
and financial aspects of an organization. They work with doctors, nurses, other administrators,
staff and insurance companies to ensure the organization's success.
Healthcare is a business that occupies a variety of settings. Whether healthcare
services are provided in a patient's home, a physician's office, an urgent care center
or a large city hospital, each setting requires careful management to ensure all aspects
of the business run smoothly and efficiently — for both the provider and the patient.
