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Certificate
Optometry Business Management
Prepare to lead in the business side of optometry with the online Graduate Certificate in Optometry Business Management, offered jointly by Empire State University and SUNY College of Optometry.
This flexible, six-course program is designed for optometry students who want to strengthen their skills in leadership, finance, operations, and healthcare policy. You'll gain real-world strategies for managing and growing a successful practice while earning a credential that supports your long-term professional goals.
Our team can help you prepare for the next step in your career.
Graduate Certificate in Optometry Business Management
Next term starts
Fall 2025
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Course List: -
Students may begin this 18-credit certificate in the fall, spring or summer terms. The required courses and suggested enrollment sequence are as follows:
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SUNY College of Optometry Courses
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Optometric Practice in a Changing Health Care Environment
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Public Health I: Public Health Practice
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Public Health II: Health Care Policy
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SUNY Empire Courses
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MGMT 6040 High Performance Management
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HCLM 6030 Quantitative Methods & Healthcare Operations Management
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HCLM 6025 Healthcare Financial Management
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HCLM 7005 Healthcare Strategic Communication
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Ready to Apply?
The deadline for the Fall 2025 term is August 1. How to Apply
Build Your Business and Leadership Skills
What you’ll learn in this advanced certificate program:
- Manage healthcare finances
- Analyze health policy trends
- Lead interprofessional teams
- Streamline practice operations
Strengthen Your Future in Optometric Leadership
This certificate equips you with tools to manage the business side of care and stand out as a leader in the field. Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
- Private Practice Owner or Manager
- Clinical Director
- Healthcare Operations Manager
- Policy Advisor in Vision and Public Health
- Academic or Industry Liaison
Interested? Start Here
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Lead with Confidence in Optometric Practice
We're here to support you every step of the way as you pursue your Graduate Certificate in Optometry Business Management. Our dedicated advisors will help you stay on track, build your expertise in practice operations, finance, and leadership, and prepare you to run a successful optometric practice or step into a healthcare management role.
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Apply for the Graduate Certificate Program in Optometry Business Management
Make sure you have all the admissions requirements and complete your application to be ready for our next term!
Next start term
Fall 2025
Deadline to apply
August 1
Start Your Degree
as soon as September 2, 2025.
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