F-HSM-C - Health Sector Management Certificate

The health sector management (HSM) certificate is designed to explore and provide focus for students regarding the structure, function, and realities of the health care system. It is available to students in all of Fuqua’s MBA cohorts including Daytime and Executive MBA formats, as well as to Fuqua alumni. The HSM curriculum covers aspects of health care finance, services, product distribution, marketing, and utilization across the biopharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, health system and health services delivery fields, insurance, managed care, and health information technology areas.

The HSM certificate is targeted to professionals throughout health care, including the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and insurance industries, physicians and other health care providers, and professionals with management responsibilities. HSM is also suited for executives from supporting sectors, such as consulting, finance, and technology. The HSM Program allows for specialization within the Duke MBA, providing in-depth training specific to the business of health care. Seventeen course credits of study are required for successful completion of the HSM certificate.