Georgetown University

What you'll study

The programme combines core management skills with applied health‑sector knowledge to prepare graduates for administrative leadership. Typical modules cover healthcare systems and policy, healthcare finance and reimbursement, organisational behaviour and human resources, healthcare law and ethics, quality improvement and patient safety, health information systems and data analytics, strategic management and marketing in healthcare, and operational leadership (including supply chain and facilities management).

Instruction blends classroom seminars, case studies and team projects with applied learning. Many students complete a practicum, internship or administrative residency in a hospital, ambulatory practice, public health agency or health services organisation, and a capstone project that integrates management tools with a real organisational challenge.

Programme structure

• Core courses in management, finance, law and ethics, and health policy.
• Applied courses in quality improvement, informatics, and operations.
• Electives allowing deeper focus on areas such as population health, health information technology, or revenue cycle management.
• Practicum/internship and capstone project to apply learning in a real‑world setting.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Admissions typically consider academic record, professional experience (often recommended or required for part‑time/professional tracks), and demonstrated interest in healthcare administration.

Standard application components usually include a CV or résumé, a personal statement outlining career goals and fit with the programme, and one or more letters of recommendation. Some applicants submit standardised test scores where required or optional depending on the programme track; international applicants normally need to demonstrate English language proficiency through an approved test unless exempt.

Relevant professional experience in clinical or health services settings strengthens an application, particularly for applicants seeking leadership or residency placements.

Career prospects

Graduates work across the healthcare ecosystem in roles such as hospital or health system administrator, clinic or practice manager, clinical operations manager, director of patient services, quality and safety manager, revenue cycle or financial analyst, health IT project manager, policy analyst, and management consultant specialising in healthcare organisations.

Alumni often find roles in academic medical centres, community hospitals, outpatient networks, public health agencies, insurance and payer organisations, and non‑profit health organisations. The programme also prepares graduates to pursue further leadership development or professional certification in healthcare management and quality improvement.

Why study at Georgetown University

Georgetown’s location in Washington, DC, offers direct access to major hospitals, health systems, federal health agencies and national policy organisations, supporting practicum placements, guest speakers and networking. The university emphasises an interdisciplinary, values‑driven approach to leadership that integrates clinical perspectives, public policy and ethical dimensions of care.

Students benefit from faculty with practical healthcare management experience, opportunities for experiential learning, and connection to a broad alumni network across healthcare and public service. The programme is designed to develop both the technical competencies and the strategic leadership skills needed to advance in complex healthcare environments.