Pace University

What you'll study

This undergraduate programme combines foundational business skills with specialized healthcare administration knowledge. Core subjects typically include medical terminology, healthcare systems and policy, health information management, medical billing and coding, healthcare finance, law and ethics in health services, quality improvement and human resources for healthcare. Students also study information technology topics such as electronic health records and health informatics, and quantitative skills including statistics and healthcare data analysis.

The curriculum usually includes a practicum or internship component that places students with hospitals, physician practices, clinics or health insurers to gain hands‑on experience in scheduling, billing, revenue cycle, patient registration and office management. Many programmes culminate in a capstone project or portfolio where students apply administrative and operational concepts to a real or simulated organisational problem.

• Medical terminology and anatomy for administrators
• Health information systems and electronic health records
• Medical billing, coding and revenue cycle management
• Healthcare finance and reimbursement
• Healthcare law, ethics and compliance
• Quality improvement and patient safety
• Leadership, communication and practice management
• Practicum/internship and capstone experience

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent with a satisfactory academic record. Admissions expect competence in English and mathematics; successful applicants often have completed courses in English, mathematics and a science subject at secondary level. Application materials usually comprise official transcripts, a personal statement, and at least one academic or professional reference.

Transfer applicants may be admitted with college credits and should submit college transcripts for evaluation. International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through recognised testing or prior study in English. Some programmes may consider relevant healthcare or office experience as part of the application.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for a range of administrative and managerial roles across healthcare settings. Common entry and mid‑level positions include medical office administrator, patient services coordinator, revenue cycle specialist, medical billing and coding specialist, practice manager, health information technician and administrative analyst. With experience, graduates move into department leadership, operations management and compliance roles.

Employers include hospitals, community clinics, physician practices, long‑term care facilities, health insurance companies, managed care organisations and health IT vendors. The programme also provides a foundation for professional certification in areas such as medical coding, billing or health information management and can be a stepping stone to graduate study in healthcare administration, public health or business.

Why study at Pace University

Pace University’s campuses in New York City and Westchester give students direct access to a large and diverse healthcare ecosystem, including hospitals, clinics and insurance providers, which supports practicum placements and employer networking. The university emphasises experiential learning, with opportunities for internships and applied projects that connect classroom theory to workplace practice.

Pace offers career services to help with internships, resume building and employer connections, and small class sizes that enable personalised attention from instructors with industry experience. The programme’s location and professional links make it especially suitable for students seeking rapid entry into administrative roles within urban healthcare organisations.