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Mar 13, 2025
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2019-2020 Graduate Catalog This is not the most recent catalog version; be sure you are viewing the appropriate catalog year.
Medical Economics [Graduate Certificate]
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This program will prepare students to:
- Understand the application of economic principles to medical care issues.
- Understand the role of economic forces underlying the transformation of the medical care system.
- Explain the economic aspects and implications of contractual relationships between patients, providers, and insurers.
- Evaluate the quality, effectiveness, and cost of medical care.
- Understand the economic structure of the health care industry and how it affects the financing and delivery of medical care.
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Program Admission
 Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Complete a Graduate Application
- Submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities (EMU alums do no need to request official transcripts).
- Earned a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution.
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program.
International Transcripts - Students with non-U.S. post-secondary credentials must submit an evaluation of their international transcripts from one of four approved evaluation services for a detailed, course-by-course report. Applicants should allow 2-6 weeks for the completed evaluation. Please visit International Admissions for additional information.
Department Information
Economics | Mehmet Yaya, Ph.D., Interim Department Head | 703 Pray-Harrold, 734.487.3395, myaya@emich.edu Advisor Information
David Crary, Ph.D., Graduate Coordinator, 703G Pray-Harrold, 734.487.0001, dcrary@emich.edu Degree Requirements: 15 hours
Except for ECON 500, credits earned in this certificate program may subsequently be counted toward the Health Economics [M.A.] . Required Courses: 9 hours
Students must complete the following required courses with a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Elective Courses: 6 hours
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