Cornell University

Overview

Residential Health Administration is a graduate program designed to merge healthcare management principles with quantitative and data-driven decision-making. This course aims to develop leadership skills essential for enhancing performance in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and various health services.

By engaging in structured coursework, practitioner-led intensives, and a supervised internship culminating in a capstone project, students will apply analytics and operational strategies to address real-world healthcare challenges.

What you'll study

The curriculum is centered around healthcare management, incorporating applied learning experiences and a capstone project that fosters practical skills.

Indicative coursework includes:

• AI in Healthcare Delivery and Business Functions
• Big Data and Analytics for Healthcare Decisions
• Strategic Change in Health Organizations
• Supply Chain Management for Care Delivery
• Management of Bond Financing and Healthcare Capital
• Operations and Planning for Long-Term Care and Senior Living Facilities

Experiential and applied components include:

• Practitioner-led intensive courses (PLICs): Engaging, focused sessions directed by industry professionals.
• Colloquium series: Faculty and guest discussions addressing contemporary issues in healthcare management.
• Health policy trek: A structured learning experience that connects students with health policy and stakeholders.
• Required summer internship: A professional placement allowing students to apply their learning in a practical setting.
• Second-year capstone: A collaborative project with external partners aimed at solving real healthcare issues.

Entry requirements

While specific GRE/GMAT scores and GPA thresholds are not detailed, applicants are expected to possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or an equivalent international qualification.

For non-native English speakers, proficiency in English is required, typically demonstrated through standardized tests such as the IELTS, where a minimum score of 7 is often expected.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Residential Health Administration program are well-prepared for leadership roles in a variety of healthcare settings. They may pursue careers in hospital administration, health services management, policy analysis, and other strategic positions that require a strong understanding of both healthcare delivery and operational management.