Graduate Certificate in Health Economics

If you’re positioning yourself for a promotion in the fields of health economics, policy, and administration, Ball State’s health economics certificate could be the credential that puts your resume on top.

Whether you’re an RN, public health professional, pharmacist, physician, health educator, human resource manager, or in a similar post, you need the critical thinking and analytical skills to navigate this growing industry.

Whatever your career track, you’ll use economic concepts to understand how policy decisions made at various levels of both business and government affect health care access, quality, and cost.

You’ll learn to analyze the benefits and costs of different methods of health care delivery and financing, from the viewpoint of patients, providers, and manufacturers.

Until you’re ready to pursue an MBA with a concentration in health economics, policy, and administration, the certificate is the next best thing and puts you 12 credits into the MBA degree.

Program Requirements

Credits

12

Required Courses

• ECON 683 Health Economic Analysis
• ECON 693 Health Economics and Policy
• BUSA 602 Fundamentals of Economics and Statistics
  or MBA 651 Economic Analysis for Managers

We’ll help you plan your courses: BUSA 602 or MBA 651 will depend on credits from your undergraduate degree.

Electives

Choose One

• ECON 624 Econometric Methods and Application
• MGT 661 Human Resources Management
• RMI 670 Risk Management and Insurance

Online Course Delivery

All courses are taught online by our distinguished faculty. Here at Ball State, you don’t have to sacrifice quality to pursue a graduate certificate online. As a virtual learner, you’ll access the same quality coursework, discussions, and distinguished faculty as on-campus students.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re prepared to take the next step in your academic or career journey, then we want you at Ball State. Please review the criteria and steps necessary for admission. Apply now.