The Graduate Certificate in Health Systems Leadership is designed for graduate level students who want to gain education in healthcare administration and management, but do not necessarily want or need a master's degree because they already possess a graduate degree in another field or they are already practicing in a healthcare profession. The certificate is designed to provide academic knowledge and training in healthcare administration and operations with a compliance focus. The six courses in the certificate are similar to the core healthcare administration curriculum and content one would obtain in a master's degree in the field. It is anticipated that a student can earn the certificate in conjunction with another degree program and in some cases include the six courses as a concentration in a distinct degree program. This option is dependent on the other degree program and its requirements. For example a student earning the MD degree might complete the certificate while completing the requirements for the medical degree. Interested students should discuss such options with an academic advisor or their academic program director.