Online Science of Health Care Delivery Graduate Certificate

Arizona State University’s graduate certificate in the science of health care delivery online focuses on solving critical issues in the health system. In this program, you’ll explore the connections between clinical care, health care theory and business while pursuing an area of focus. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to begin or advance your career in health care.

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Quick facts

Next start date: 08/21/2025

Total classes: 5

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours: 15

Learn to effectively address critical and complex issues in health systems

Health care delivery is a broad field that encompasses how individuals and populations access medical care, from finance and economics to providers, agencies, institutions and more. Beyond concentrating on a single aspect, this program offers a comprehensive foundation to help graduates effectively address gaps within the health care system.

In this science of health care delivery certificate, you’ll imagine new possibilities for how health care systems, processes, leadership and management can be optimized to improve patient outcomes. The curriculum also encourages you to explore new solutions for lowering health care costs and promoting better health outcomes across populations.

Tailor your courses to your career goals

This program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to meaningfully contribute to health care delivery in a patient-centered, safe and cost-effective way. You’ll take core courses covering health care economics and policy, health care systems and population health. From there, you’ll complete additional classes in a focus area that relates to your career goals. Available focus areas include:

Clinical informatics
Leadership
Quality and process improvement

If you choose to follow the process improvement track, you’ll study the Six Sigma Green Belt curriculum, earning the opportunity to take the certification exam. Also, all 15 credits of this certificate can be applied to our online Master of Science in science of health care delivery program, if you later desire to complete the full degree.

Will my diploma say 'online'?

No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.

Science of health care delivery courses

In this program, you’ll explore health care delivery from multiple perspectives and build foundational knowledge in all aspects of the field. The coursework covers topics such as health care management, health economics and policy, population health, systems engineering, informatics and leadership. You’ll learn from experienced faculty who are industry leaders, policymakers, clinicians, economists and administrators in the field.

What you can do with this health care delivery certificate

By earning this graduate certificate in health care delivery, you’ll be ready to begin or advance your career into leadership roles at all levels of health care administration. Graduates commonly pursue roles as clinicians, consultants, health care business managers, process involvement specialists and more. Additional career examples include, but aren’t limited to:

Passionate health care leaders, dedicated teachers

The College of Health Solutions faculty displays a high level of research expertise, focused on creating a better future for all. Our faculty are lifelong learners dedicated to improving health outcomes for the communities we serve. Some of their research focuses on:

Discovering the impact of the environment and policy on food security and community health.
Exploring mechanisms involved in the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Harnessing big data to improve patient outcomes.
Incorporating advanced technology to monitor and promote healthy lifestyles.
Using state-of-the-art cognitive, behavioral and neuroscience techniques to study the components of human communication.

Passionate health care leaders, dedicated teachers

Discovering the impact of the environment and policy on food security and community health.
Exploring mechanisms involved in the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Harnessing big data to improve patient outcomes.
Incorporating advanced technology to monitor and promote healthy lifestyles.
Using state-of-the-art cognitive, behavioral and neuroscience techniques to study the components of human communication.

How to apply

Applicants to the graduate certificate program in the science of health care delivery must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Health Solutions.

A global institution for health care education

In the College of Health Solutions, students learn and prepare to become the health workforce of the future. Faculty and students also collaborate to research solutions to pressing global health challenges. Partnerships with the medical community offer students access to professional resources and networking opportunities with Mayo Clinic, Banner Health, HonorHealth, Dignity Health and more.

6,500+

students.

250+

Barrett honors scholars.

160+

faculty members.

$14.5 million

in research expenditures.

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