University College of Tulane University

is pleased to announce

that applications are now being accepted for the

Healthcare Business Certificate Program

WHAT
The Healthcare Business Certificate Program offered by University College of Tulane is designed for people – in clinical and non-clinical positions – currently working in the healthcare industry who seek to develop a sharper business orientation, become more proficient managers and earn an important credential. Ideal candidates are those preparing to advance their career to the next level, transition from a clinical or service position into an administrative role, or retool to open new professional pathways. 

Each course is demanding, theoretical and wide reaching in application. The program emphasizes the generalist approach common to intensive executive-level programs. Students complete the fully accredited course of studies better prepared to address a broad range of administrative issues and organizational conditions.

Important features include evening and Saturday classes, completion in as few as nine months and very reasonable cost.

Who Should Apply?
Prospective students come from such disciplines as:

Nursing – RN, LPN, APRN, CRNA and other nursing specialists
Allied Health – RT, PT, radiology, laboratory, EMT, etc.
Ancillary/Support – billing, medical records, facility services, marketing, HR, etc.

The target audience also includes people in the greater healthcare industry such as medical group practices, HMOs, PPOs, TPAs, insurance companies, etc.

Course of Study
The highly focused, foundational academic curriculum consists of four classes (a total of twelve academic credit hours).

* UACT 111 Elementary Accounting I (3hrs.)
* UHRM 334 Managing Organizational Behavior (3 hrs.)
   or UHRM 333 Human Resources (3 hrs.)
* UHRM 392 Employment and Labor Law (3 hrs.)
* UHRM 370 Performance Appraisal and Productivity (3 hrs.)

Note: The academic credits may count toward an associate or bachelor’s degree; the certificate has post-baccalaureate status for students who already have a bachelor’s degree.

Admission
University College is the adult continuing education division for Tulane University. Since the university operates year-round, students may begin the program during the fall, spring or summer sessions. University College offers open admissions and does not require ACT or SAT scores. Financial aid is available.

Applications for the Fall 2004 semester are now being accepted.

August 19: New student orientation.
August 25: Classes begin.

You may apply on-line at www.uc.tulane.edu. Or, call University College’s Elmwood Campus at (504) 865-5333.

Note to Employers
Senior-level executives will find the program especially reasonable and effective. It allows organizations to develop their experienced staff members in a cost-effective and accelerated time frame with a challenging, proven course of business studies.

Enhancement Options
After completing the certificate, students seeking specialization have the option to take additional courses in such fields as accounting, computer technology or marketing, to list but few available through University College. Our academic advisors are available to work with each student to make planning simple.