PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The Public Health Management (PHM) certificate graduates will have the skills necessary to:

• Implement the core functions of management: planning, organizing, controlling and leading

• Design and conduct a strategic planning process which will align their organization with its strategic issues, generate new ideas and develop a consensus among stakeholders

• Design and utilize budgets to increase organizational consensus, evaluate performance and maintain accountability

• Match their leadership styles to the needs of their public health organization and to the needs of the communities that their organization serves

• Make resource management decisions that enhance effectiveness, while maintaining the ethical values of their organization and while taking into account the political landscape in which those decisions are made

Program Benefits
By offering this program online, UIC’s School of Public Health provides an accessible learning experience for working professionals. Students can quickly complete the Public Health Management certificate by taking all 12 credit hours in just over a year. Additionally, working students benefit from the scheduling flexibility which the online format provides.

A wide range of public health professionals can benefit from the UIC Public Health Management certificate. For those interested in advancing into a managerial role, the PHM curriculum provides a useful array of knowledge and skills to ensure success. For current public health managers who may or may not have educational experience in management, the PHM curriculum provides the tools needed to enhance current roles and to open the door to future opportunities.