Certificate in Global Health Management (with the School of Health and Medical Sciences)
South Orange, USA
Certificate
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 1,470 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Healthcare is global. 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.
Please join us at our monthly virutal information sessions where you can connect directly with staff and learn about the benefits of studying at Seton Hall. You can RSVP at the link below
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.
Either on campus or online 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 a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree, should they desire to pursue the full degree.
Health and Medical Sciences Core (Choose 2 of the following, 6 credits)
- Global HC Management
- Population Health
- Emergency Management for Health Professionals
Diplomacy and International Relations Core (Choose 2 of the following, 6 credits)
- Global Health, Bioterrorism, and International Security
- Global Health Governance
- International Health and Development
Electives(Choose at least 1 of the following, 3 credits, or a core course listed above that you have not yet taken).
- 21st Century Health Systems
- Healthcare Policy
- Ethics in Healthcare Administration
- Practicum / Independent Study / Real World Application
- Independent Study
- Journal Editorial Board Assistant
- Global Health Diplomacy
- Preventing Humanitarian Crises*Health and Medical Sciences courses as well as Diplomacy courses are offered on campus and online. The schedule varies by semester. Students are advised to contact the school to discuss online course sequencing.
Students and alumni of the Graduate Certificate in Global Health Management can take advantage of the following career resources:
The Career Center
This on-campus center offers tools and resources to help you advance in your career. Students and graduates have access to many benefits through The Career Center, including:
- One-on-one career counseling
- Individualized career development and management plans
- Online career assessments
- Career events, including resume writing workshops and interview clinics
- Pirate Mentor Program with access to an extensive network of thousands of Seton Hall alumni
- Office of Internships and Professional Development and Office of Professional Services
Located within the School of Diplomacy and International Relations, these offices offer a wide range of services that all certificate students can utilize, including:
- Career development workshops
- Fellowship opportunities and application processes
- Employer information sessions
- Alumni networking receptions
- Resume and cover letter critique
- Mock interviews
- Internship and job-search strategies
- Unlimited access to jobs, live webinars career advice, and networking