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At Fisher College, we believe that college is more than just an education—it's a life-changing experience. For more than a century, Fisher has been changing lives by providing opportunities to students focused on the three most important aspects of a college experience: education, dedication, and life.

Graduate Certificates

ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS WITH A GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

The Graduate Certificate programs at Fisher College provide individuals with access to specialized instruction in a field of study for which they wish to gain expertise. The programs are designed to be completed quickly and provide the certificate earners with an additional credential to enhance their career opportunities and personal knowledge and skills.

Is a Graduate Certificate Right for You?

A graduate certificate will help you reach your goals if you are someone who wants to:

Earn a promotion
Enhance your resume for a new job or career change
Strengthen your foundation of skills

Graduate Certificate Highlights

Designed to fit your busy schedule, certificate programs can be completed in less time than a traditional master's degree program
Learn from faculty and industry professionals who enhance curriculum with real-world, practial experience
Students will network and collaborate with a diverse group of classmates and faculty from around Boston and the world
All credits earned can be applied to a Master's degree program

Graduate Certificates in Business

Learning format: Online Credits: 12

Can be completed in two 8-week terms

Healthcare Management

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT

The Healthcare Management Certificate is developed for healthcare industry professionals interested in career advancement and for those individuals who have a strong desire to excel in the health care management environment. The program teaches core skills required of all health care managers in today’s fast pace and ever evolving field. In addition, it provides the opportunity for career growth for clinicians as well as non-clinicians.

Who is this certificate for?

Someone who would like to advance their career in healthcare management or to break in to a career in healthcare management.

Curriculum:

MBA5150 Value Based Operations and Logistics Management Practice

MBA6310 Leadership and Management in Healthcare

MBA6320 Managing Human Capital in Healthcare

MBA6330 Healthcare Financial Management

Admissions Requirements

Prerequisites and Waivers

Applicants do not need foundation coursework for the certificate programs, however, if they wish to matriculate to the Master in Business Administration, they will be required to have three credits of economics, and six credits of accounting. A grade of B- or higher must be earned in each category. An alternative pathway via a College provided boot camp may also be used to fill this requirement.
Certificate programs do not allow for any course waivers.

Related Programs

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Credits earned in each certificate can be applied toward the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Master of Business Administration in Strategic Leadership

Concentrations available in Accounting, Sport Administration, and Healthcare Management.
Available on the Boston campus and online
All credits earned in the certificate programs can be applied toward the MBA

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Additional Information

Academic Calendar

Tuition and Financial Aid

Faculty

Student Handbook and Catalog

Addiction Counseling Graduate Certificate

Program Snapshot:

Format: Online
Credits: 18
Term length: 12-weeks
Typical Time to Completion*: 3 terms; 9 months

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