Clinical Associate Professor of Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health
1 Learning Experience
Healthcare Leadership, Operations, and Finance Fundamentals
What You'll Learn
- Evaluate healthcare organizations, quality, performance, and operational functions to support effective management.
- Apply financial modeling and valuation methods to healthcare investments, pricing, and strategic decisions.
- Use leadership, communication, policy, and advocacy strategies to guide teams and support organizational change.
3-Course Series
34 hours
11 hours per course (approx.)
About Healthcare Leadership, Operations, and Finance Fundamentals
In "Healthcare Leadership, Operations, and Finance Fundamentals," build practical skills in healthcare management, finance, and leadership. Learn how healthcare organizations are structured, how leaders improve quality and teamwork, and how financial decisions shape strategy and operations.
You’ll examine clinical leadership, human resources, electronic health records, privacy, facilities planning, fundraising, community partnerships, marketing, and financial management. You’ll also explore healthcare pricing, bargaining, government policy, investment valuation, pharmaceutical R&D costs, and mergers and acquisitions. Leadership modules strengthen communication, self-assessment, advocacy, executive presence, and change leadership.
Across each course, you’ll apply concepts through case studies, calculations, assessments, and an immersive extended-reality leadership simulation. This series is designed for learners who want a broader understanding of how healthcare organizations operate and make decisions. A professional or academic healthcare background is recommended.
Skills You'll Gain
- Change Management
- Strategic Planning
- Stock Valuation
- Practice Management
- Management
- Market Value
- Healthcare Quality Management
- Decision Making
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Leadership Psychology
- Leadership
- Healthcare Strategy
- Financial Analysis
- Communication Strategies
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1 Learning Experience
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3 Courses in this series
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Free U-M Access CourseIntroduction to Healthcare Management
Learn key skills for managing healthcare organizations, including leadership, quality improvement, communication, and community engagement.
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Free U-M Access CourseIntroduction to Healthcare Finance
Explore finance tools and valuation concepts used in pricing, investment, and strategy decisions in healthcare organizations.
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Free U-M Access CourseHealthcare Leadership Principles
Develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills for healthcare environments through real-world applications and immersive simulation exercises.
