Roger Williams University

What you'll study

This master’s programme blends healthcare administration, policy, finance and organisational leadership with applied skills in data use and quality improvement. Core topics typically include healthcare finance and reimbursement, healthcare law and ethics, health information systems and informatics, healthcare operations and supply chain management, strategic planning and organisational behaviour, and quality improvement methods.

Students also study research methods and statistics for healthcare, human resources and workforce development in health settings, and project management for health services. The curriculum culminates in an applied practicum or capstone project in which students work with a healthcare provider, public health agency or community organisation to solve a real operational or managerial challenge.

• Healthcare Finance and Reimbursement
• Healthcare Law, Policy and Ethics
• Health Information Systems and Data Analytics
• Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
• Operations Management and Process Improvement
• Leadership, Human Resources and Organisational Behaviour
• Research Methods and Applied Project/Practicum

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold a recognised bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Relevant professional experience in healthcare or health-related fields strengthens an application but is not always mandatory. Typical application materials include official undergraduate transcripts, a current CV or résumé, a personal statement outlining career goals and reasons for pursuing the degree, and one or more professional or academic references.

International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through an accepted test or approved alternative. The admissions committee assesses the overall academic record and professional potential; some applicants may be invited for an interview as part of the selection process.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for managerial and administrative roles across the health sector. Common job titles include health services manager, clinic or practice manager, operations manager, patient services director, quality improvement coordinator, revenue cycle manager and programme manager in public health or community health organisations. Alumni also pursue roles in healthcare consulting, health information organisations and policy or regulatory bodies that oversee health services.

The programme equips students with skills employers seek—budgeting and financial oversight, regulatory compliance, process improvement, staff and resource management, and use of health data to inform decisions—making graduates competitive for mid-level and leadership positions in hospitals, physician practices, long-term care facilities, community health centres and health-focused nonprofits.

Why study at Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University offers a personalised learning environment with small class sizes and faculty who combine academic experience with practical healthcare knowledge. The programme emphasises applied learning through practicum placements and industry-connected projects, giving students hands-on exposure to organisational challenges in the Greater Providence and wider regional healthcare markets.

Students benefit from professional development resources, networking opportunities with regional healthcare employers, and career support services that help translate academic learning into workplace advancement. The curriculum is designed to be accessible to working professionals, allowing students to balance study with ongoing employment while developing the leadership and technical skills needed to advance in the health services field.