The Graduate Certificate in Improving Healthcare Value is an inter-disciplinary program led by faculty members from the College of Public Health, the College of Business and Economics, and the College of Engineering. This certificate creates educational opportunities for UK graduate students in a range of disciplines, UK HealthCare staff, and other healthcare workers to enhance their knowledge and skills related to improving the value (quality and cost) of health care services provided by hospitals, health systems, and academic medical centers.
Completing the 15 semester credit hour curriculum will provide:
1. Instruction in one of two elective tracks:
- Finance and business
- Quality and safety improvement
2. Formal certification in improving healthcare value by the University of Kentucky
3. Substantial credit toward meeting the requirements for a MBA, MHA, or MPH degree.
Fall: July 22
Spring: December 9
Applicants must meet the Graduate School admission requirements.
College of Public Health
111 Washington Ave
Lexington, Kentucky 40536
