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Organizational Excellence Certificate

‎Â鶹ŮÀÉ University's Organizational Excellence Certificate is designed for those with a bachelor's degree seeking education and training to promote quality and high standards in practice to effectively lead in the constantly changing field of healthcare.

  • 12 Credit Certificate - 
  • Courses are taught 100% online

The certificate focuses on the areas of:

  • Quality and Performance Improvement in Healthcare
  • Operations Management in Healthcare Organizations
  • Healthcare Economics and Finance
  • Healthcare Project and Change Management

Admissions Requirements

Prospective students may apply for admission to the Graduate Certificate programs year-round.


For consideration, applicants must submit the following to the Office of Graduate Admissions (the same admissions requirements apply to students who will enroll to only one course):

  1. A completed application - 
  2. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (undergraduate degree must be from an accredited college or university)
    Official transcripts must be sent directly to ‎Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Graduate Admissions Office from the issuing institution's records office either by mail or through a secure electronic transcript service (such as Parchment or National Clearinghouse). For transcripts sent through a secure transcript service, please select ‎Â鶹ŮÀÉ University from the vendor's dropdown list to ensure the transcript is routed to the correct place. If an email address is requested, you can route to graduate@baypath.edu. Transcripts sent by the student are unofficial and will not be accepted.
  3. An original essay of at least 250 words on the topic: “Why A Graduate Certificate in (insert name of specific certificate) is important to my personal and professional goals."
  4. A current resume
  5. Two recommendations - 
  6. A signed program requirement form, if required, for the specific certificate program 
    1. for Language and Literacy Certificate, Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate, and Transition Specialist Certificate
    2. for Advanced Trauma-Informed Counseling Certificate.

Stackable Credentials

Did You Know? Students can complete the Organizational Excellence certificate program or use their certificate coursework to continue at ‎Â鶹ŮÀÉ to complete the Organizational Excellence track in the following programs:

Please visit the Graduate Certificates and Certifications page to learn about our offerings.