Graduate Programs Office:
Niki Jannitto
Senior Assistant Director
Online Graduate Programs
(401) 232-6076
Deadline Extended
Spring 2026 Start Term
At a Glance
Location and Start Terms:
- Online, asynchronous
- 4 different start terms
Duration:
- 10+ months
- 10-week courses
Commitment:
- 4 courses (12 credits)
- 1-credit orientation course
- $2,331 per 3-credit course
Excel in the Business of Healthcare
Cultivate your management skills with Bryant University’s Graduate Certificate in Innovative Healthcare Leadership. Whether you work as a clinician in a healthcare facility or own your own practice, our certificate provides a solid background in wellness leadership principles. Discover creative and innovative problem-solving techniques and gain a deeper understanding of the business of healthcare.
Through our flexible online graduate certificate, you’ll learn to:
- Apply the design thinking process to the healthcare industry.
- Understand principles that underlie innovative thinking, problem-solving, and human behavior.
- Evaluate the strategic reasons for incorporating human-centered design within your organization’s existing practices.
- Analyze how human-centered design creates transformational opportunities.
- Cultivate effective strategies for building commitment toward innovative practices.
- Create and maintain a risk management program designed to provide a safe environment for your healthcare-related organization.
This asynchronous program includes four courses from our nationally recognized Online MBA — ranked No. 33 Best Online MBA program by U.S. News & World Report — and can be completed in as little as 10 months.
Our Value
Flexible
Fully online with occasional Zoom classes, you’ll benefit from personalized faculty support, peer interaction, and real-world application so you stay connected while advancing your career.
Transferable
Three of your four courses are fully transferable to the Online MBA program pending a grade of “B” or higher.
Supportive
Small class sizes and supportive faculty help tailor your experiences to your career aspirations.
Network
Connect with Bryant’s vast professional network of acclaimed professors and alumni across major corporations.
Curriculum
The Graduate Certificate in Innovative Healthcare Leadership consists of four courses from our top-ranked Online MBA plus Strategies for Success, a required orientation course before the start of the program. Courses include:
Innovative Healthcare Leadership and Design Thinking
MBAO 565
Innovative Practice Management
MBAO 566
Healthcare Law and Ethics
MBAO 567
Business of Healthcare
MBAO 568
Benefits of Online Learning
- Start the program when you’re ready.
Choose from four different start terms throughout the year in March, May, August, and October. There’s no need to wait until the fall semester to begin.
- Move at your own pace.
Our 10-week courses offer you plenty of flexibility. Enroll in one or two classes at a time, or take a pause between sessions when your life gets busy.
- Balance school with your personal and professional life.
The program’s asynchronous structure allows you to take classes on your schedule, so you can balance your studies with your other commitments.
- Receive dedicated learning support.
Our “Strategies for Success” orientation course will make sure you’re prepared for online learning, and our faculty members are readily available to answer your questions. You’ll also have a community of fellow students to lean on throughout your experience.