CUNY(The City University of New York)

What you'll study

This programme combines core business and health‑care specific subjects with general education requirements. The curriculum typically spans a four‑year schedule and includes classroom study, applied labs and a supervised practicum or internship in a clinical or administrative setting.

• Medical terminology and anatomy for administrators – foundations in the language and basic clinical concepts needed to work with clinical teams and patient records.
• Health information systems – electronic health records (EHR) technologies, data governance, security and interoperability.
• Coding and billing – instruction in diagnostic and procedure coding (ICD, CPT) and the mechanics of medical billing and reimbursement.
• Healthcare law, ethics and compliance – privacy (HIPAA), informed consent, regulatory frameworks and quality assurance.
• Healthcare finance and budgeting – revenue cycle management, financial reporting, cost control and payer systems.
• Management and leadership in healthcare – organisational behaviour, human resources basics, project management and strategic planning.
• Population health and epidemiology – population‑level health concepts, basics of public health and outcomes measurement.
• Capstone or practicum – an applied project or supervised placement in a hospital, clinic, community health organisation or health‑tech company to integrate classroom learning with workplace experience.

Entry requirements

Admission is through the CUNY undergraduate admissions process. Typical entry expectations include:

• A high school diploma or equivalent with a competitive academic record; specific GPA expectations vary by campus and programme.
• Recommended preparation in English and mathematics; prior coursework in biology, health sciences or business is advantageous.
• Transfer applicants may apply with an associate degree or college credits; transcript evaluation determines transfer credit and advanced standing.
• International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency according to CUNY requirements.
• Because the programme includes practicum placements, admitted students should be prepared to satisfy background checks, immunisation requirements and any clinical screening specified by placement sites.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for a range of administrative and information‑management roles across the healthcare sector. Typical entry and mid‑career positions include:

• Medical office manager or practice administrator in physician practices and clinics
• Health information technician or medical records specialist
• Billing and coding specialist or revenue cycle analyst
• Patient services coordinator and medical reception management
• Operations coordinator for ambulatory care centres, community health organisations or long‑term care facilities
• Roles with health insurers, managed care organisations or health IT vendors

Graduates also commonly pursue professional certifications (for example in medical coding or health information management) and may continue to graduate study in healthcare administration (MHA), public health (MPH) or business (MBA) to move into senior management.

Why study at CUNY (The City University of New York)

CUNY offers the programme within a large public university system located in one of the nation’s largest healthcare markets. Students benefit from:

• Access to internship and practicum placements across New York City hospitals, community clinics and health‑tech companies, providing rich applied learning opportunities.
• Faculty who combine academic expertise with practitioner experience in health administration, health information management and policy.
• Flexible pathways from CUNY community colleges and advising that supports transfer students and working adults, including part‑time and hybrid course options at some campuses.
• Career services, employer networks and a diverse alumni base across New York’s healthcare sector to support job placement and professional development.