{"id":2536,"date":"2022-07-26T14:43:38","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T14:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/?page_id=2536"},"modified":"2026-04-13T06:25:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:25:36","slug":"health-data-analytics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/health-data-analytics\/","title":{"rendered":"Certificate in Health Data Analytics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;min-height:600px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-11122 size-large\" alt=\"\" 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With a <strong>convenient hybrid format<\/strong> and <strong>a completion time within three semesters<\/strong>, you can work while earning your certificate and benefit from applying what you learn in the classroom in your day-to-day role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cab3ddb483ec0ad98ddce92ebe9476c7\">On This Page<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/health-data-analytics\/#highlights\">Program Highlights<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/health-data-analytics\/#curriculum\">Curriculum&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/health-data-analytics\/#career\">Career Outlook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/health-data-analytics\/#application\">Application Process<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mt-5 mb-5\" style=\"min-height:20px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 mb-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"highlights\">Why Earn Your Health Data Analytics Certificate at UM-Flint?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Learn in a Flexible Hybrid Program Format<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To maximize flexibility, you can complete this certificate in <strong>just three semesters<\/strong> through a mix of online or traditional in-person classes. We offer computer science courses via distance learning in a cyber classroom. Additionally, we automatically record face-to-face classes, allowing you to access them online at any time, so you have the option to attend in-person or online. Whatever your scheduling needs may be, you can pursue a graduate education that cultivates career growth at UM-Flint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Promotes In-Demand Skill Development<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Through our integrative approach, you develop advanced skills in data analysis, data reporting, performance improvement, and related health care measurements you can use to inform organizational decisions. With these transferable skills, you establish yourself as a competent professional and valuable contributor to any healthcare facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Customize Your Education and Earn Your Master\u2019s Degree<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who earn their Certificate in Health Data Analytics and wish to continue working to obtain their master\u2019s degree can apply their credits accrued during their certificate toward their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/health-services-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master of Science in Health Services Administration<\/a>, which allows you to stack two or three certificates of your choice. This added customization level helps you get closer to achieving your academic and professional goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"curriculum\">Health Data Analytics Graduate Certificate Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Certificate in Health Data Analytics curriculum merges cutting-edge computer science courses with the medical field to ensure you gain a firm understanding of how you can harness the power of data to support patient care and the overall efficiency of health care facilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You enroll in advanced courses examining data mining, health information management for administrators, and biostatistics, which deepen your knowledge of data analysis, data warehousing and its lifecycle, technological trends in the medical field, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, study informatics or health informatics to learn about information systems, the latest patient care technology, and determining factors in integrating information technology.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students choose from two program options: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Option 1: For students with approved backgrounds in computer programming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Option 2: For all other students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16288&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health Data Analytics certificate curriculum<\/a> and courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Academic Advising<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-5\">Need guidance as you work toward your Health Data Analytics Certificate? UM-Flint\u2019s expert <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/contact-us\/\">academic advisors<\/a> are ready to help! For more information, email Dr. Reza Amini at <a href=\"mailto:phhsgradcerts@umich.edu\">phhsgradcerts@umich.edu<\/a> to discuss your class selection, degree plan development, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mt-5 mb-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 mb-4\" id=\"career\">Career Outlook for Health Data Analytics Graduates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the health care industry increasingly relies on significant data gains, employers seek out health care professionals with in-depth knowledge of data sources and types and the systems that drive them. Those who match the industry\u2019s pace and strengthen their technical knowledge and skills become competitive, qualified candidates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Health professionals with technical training are skilled in collecting and analyzing patient and health information. They can turn health care data into meaningful insights to improve patients\u2019 health, which includes creating more effective diagnoses and treatments and transforming the speed and efficiency of processes within agencies and organizations.<br><br>The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the demand for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/math\/data-scientists.htm#tab-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">data scientists<\/a> will grow 35 percent each year, creating 168,900 career openings. Furthermore, data analysts have the potential to earn a stable income. On average, their annual salary ranges between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/Salaries\/healthcare-data-analyst-salary-SRCH_KO0,23.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$74,000 to $113,000<\/a>, depending on their place of employment, level of education, and experience.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0be0560413823388af1294bc8c592002\">Admission Requirements (GRE Not Required)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">For entrance into the health data analytics certificate program, you must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A BS in a health-related field<br>-or-<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A BS or BBA in a business-related field<br>-or-<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A BS or BA in another field with at least two years of health sector work experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*Students in the final semester of a UM-Flint health care baccalaureate program may receive an override to begin the graduate certificate while completing the baccalaureate degree by filling out <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/107HM_KqmlRqA1iu8tbs5qsy59pZFxG94qTiPuWnrNOY\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this form<\/a>. Submit the form to <a href=\"mailto:FlintGradOffice@umich.edu\">FlintGradOffice@umich.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4febd77dc4ae1f826f48b5f599a29d83\"><strong>State Authorization for Online Students<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, the federal government has emphasized the need for universities and colleges to comply with the distance education laws of each state. If you are an out-of-state student intending to enroll in an online program, please visit the State Authorization page to verify the status of UM-Flint with your state.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mt-5 mb-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 mb-4\" id=\"application\">Applying to the Certificate in Health Data Analytics Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">At UM-Flint, we make the application process straightforward. To apply for our Certificate in Health Data Analytics program, please submit the following materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application for Graduate Admission<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$55 application fee (non-refundable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Please read our full&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/transcript-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transcript policy<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For any degree completed at a non-U.S. institution, transcripts must be submitted for an internal credential review.&nbsp;Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/international-transcript-evaluation\/\">International Transcript Evaluation<\/a>&nbsp;for instructions on how to submit your transcripts for review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If English is not your native language, and if you are not from an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/english-proficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exempt country<\/a>, you must demonstrate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/english-proficiency\/\">English proficiency<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement of Purpose: Describe your objectives for graduate study and reasons for selecting this program. You may submit statements online during the application process or email them to <a href=\"mailto:FlintGradOffice@umich.edu\">FlintGradOffice@umich.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R\u00e9sum\u00e9 or curriculum vitae<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A minimum of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/recommendation-letters\">two letters of recommendation<\/a>. Recommendations should be from individuals familiar with your work in academic or professional contexts who can comment on your critical thinking skills, ability to undertake independent projects, and capacity for collaborating with colleagues. We send electronic recommendation requests as a part of the online application process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students from abroad must submit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admissions\/international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">additional documentation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Email additional application materials to <a href=\"mailto:FlintGradOffice@umich.edu\">FlintGradOffice@umich.edu<\/a> or deliver them to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Graduate Programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is a certificate program. Admitted students cannot obtain a student (F-1) visa to pursue this degree. Non-U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States may not complete this program online from their home country. If you currently hold a non-immigrant visa and are residing in the United States, please contact the Center for Global Engagement at <a href=\"mailto:globalflint@umich.edu\">globalflint@umich.edu<\/a> for guidance regarding your eligibility.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Submit all application materials to the Office of Graduate Programs on or before the day of the application deadline. The Health Data Analytics program has rolling admission and reviews completed applications each month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">To be considered for admission, all application materials must be submitted on or before:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fall Early Deadline: May 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fall Final Deadline: Aug. 1&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter: Dec. 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-130b96f2bc56005f333264fc52bfc529\">Estimated Tuition and Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint strives to make graduate education accessible and affordable. That\u2019s why we ensure students receive competitive tuition rates and helpful financial aid resources to cover the costs of their tuition and other expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/paying-for-college\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about UM-Flint\u2019s tuition and financial aid<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-968fa2a04890843f050cebc8f174106d\">Be a Part of Innovating the Health Care System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Increase your influence as a health care provider or an administrator by earning your Certificate in Health Data Analytics from the University of Michigan-Flint. Through our rigorous program, you gain valuable technical and quantitative skills, empowering you to lead with a data-driven strategy and craft innovative solutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you excited to take the next step? <a href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/request-info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request information<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/apply-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">start your UM-Flint application today<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Build an in-demand skill set and pursue new careers in the health care field by enrolling in UM-Flint\u2019s Health Data Analytics Certificate program. Learn more. 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