Introduction
The increasing occurrence of public health epidemics, concerns with bioterrorism and a pressing need for innovative approaches to health crises all point to the importance of a global approach in health management. As a student in the Graduate Certificate in Global Health Management program, you'll prepare to offer leadership in this area by developing an understanding of health governance, security and policy within a diverse and globalized world. With our main campus just 14 miles from New York City, you'll study in a region filled with top-notch healthcare facilities including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, medical programs and research institutes. International actors – like the United Nations and a host of nonprofit organizations that are active in global health and development – will be right at your fingertips. Plus, many of the healthcare administration courses are available online. Our supportive community and career resources will help you as you take this important step in advancing your career goals.
BY THE NUMBERS
400 million people do not have access to essentials
196 Countries partake in CDC’s Int’l Health Regulation
80 Million people impacted by humanitarian emergency
23% Projected job growth for healthcare administrators
“International collaboration in healthcare enables us to learn from the experiences of other countries how we can integrate diversity into our structure. Almost 20% of our services are consumed by international patients, which indicates that there is a clear need for both understanding and efforts to meet the needs and preferences of diverse populations.” Turkan Ozilhan Tacir ’15 CEO of Anadolu Medical Center, Kocaeli Province, Turkey
Curriculum
The Certificate in Global Health Management is a 15-credit sequence of required and elective courses offered by the School of Health and Medical Sciences (through the Master of Healthcare Administration Program) and the School of Diplomacy and International Relations. This certificate program is designed to give you the tools to analyze, understand and address global issues affecting the health sector. You'll complete required and elective coursework in areas such as emergency management, bioterrorism, population health, global impact of infectious disease, healthcare policy, ethics in healthcare administration and preventing humanitarian crises. Students admitted to this certificate program may elect to apply their coursework toward an M.A. in Diplomacy and International Relations degree and/or the Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) degree, should they desire to pursue the full degree. Health and Medical Sciences Core (Choose 2 of the following, 6 credits)
HCAD 7513 Healthcare Management* (3)
HCAD 7518 Community and Population Health* (3)
HCAD 8531 Emergency Management and Health Security* (3)
Diplomacy and International Relations Core (Choose 2 of the following, 6 credits)
DIPL 6277 Global Health, Bioterrorism, and International Security (3)
DIPL 6279 Contagion and Conflict (3)
DIPL 6280 International Health and Development (3)
Electives (Choose at least 1 of the following, 3 credits)
HCAD 7521 21st Century Healthcare Systems* (2)
HCAD 7522 Healthcare Policy* (2)
HCAD 8523 Ethics in Healthcare Administration* (2)
HCAD 7992JA Practicum / Independent Study / Real World Application* (1)
GHMS 7316 Independent Study (1)
DIPL 7411 Journal Editorial Board Assistant (1)
DIPL 6278 Global Health Diplomacy (3)
DIPL 6129 Preventing Humanitarian Crises (3)
*HCAD courses are offered on campus and online. Schedule varies by semester. A comprehensive list of course descriptions can be viewed in the graduate catalogue.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Global Health Management must meet the following admission requirements:
Graduate of an accredited college with a bachelor's degree;
400-500 word statement of goals and career interests;
Completed application form;
Official transcripts from all undergraduate courses and, if applicable, graduate courses;
Applicants with international degrees must have their academic records evaluated by a member agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO);
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the coursework of the most recently conferred undergraduate or graduate degree (note: applicants with a cumulative GPA of 2.8-2.99 who have a minimum of two years post-degree experience in a related field are also encouraged to apply);
Three letters of recommendation; Curriculum vitae or resume; and
If English is not the native language, a student must submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) documenting an Internet-based score of 90 or above. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) can also be accepted documenting a score in the 6.5 band or above. Exception to this requirement may be granted if the applicant is a U.S. resident and a graduate of a U.S. college within the previous two years.
Opportunity for Current Students and Alumni
Current students and recent graduates of the Seton Hall Master of Healthcare Administration program and the Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Relations program may be able to apply earned credits toward the Graduate Certificate in Global Health Management. Submit your contact information here, and an admissions representative will be in touch with you to discuss your specific situation. M.A. in Diplomacy and International Relations (MADIR) Current students of the Seton Hall MADIR program who have completed courses in the School of Diplomacy and International Relations' global health specialization may apply up to 9 credits of coursework toward the certificate. MADIR alumni will have five years following their graduation to apply their previous coursework toward the certificate. Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) Current students of the Seton Hall M.H.A. program may be able to apply 3 credits of their coursework toward the certificate, pending approval by School of Health and Medical Sciences.
