Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management

About this programme

This graduate certificate program provides basic management knowledge for practitioners and entry-level managers in the health sector. The focus is on providing students with the knowledge necessary to enter a management position in the Canadian healthcare system. The GCHSM is available for students who wish to increase their knowledge level but may be unable to, or are cautious about, committing to a full Master’s degree. The GCHSM is a cohort-based, part-time program that is offered at the Calgary campus of the University of Lethbridge. The program will be delivered in a compressed, weekend format using a combination of blended learning techniques, distance delivery and residential (face-to-face) sessions. The delivery model allows students to attend school while continuing to work. This is a particularly important feature for students who must maintain practice credentials. Upon successful completion of the GCHSM, eligible students may apply to have their courses laddered into the Master of Health Services Management program. In case of discrepancies between this page and the Graduate Studies Calendar and Course Catalogue , the Graduate Studies Calendar and Course Catalogue shall prevail. This certificate is primarily designed for individuals with an undergraduate degree in health care or management, who are working full-time and would like to move into (or have recently been promoted into) a managerial role. The development of critical thinking and decision-making skills is embedded in the courses, which begins to prepare graduates to function effectively as manage