Point Park University

What you'll study

The programme blends core management disciplines with health-specific topics to develop practical administrative skills. Coursework typically covers health systems and policy, healthcare finance and reimbursement, organisational leadership, health law and ethics, and quality improvement. Students also study health informatics and data management, clinical operations, risk and compliance, and strategic planning for health services.

Learning is application-oriented and often includes case studies, simulations and group projects. Many students complete a practicum or capstone project in which they apply classroom learning to a real organisational problem, working under the supervision of a faculty member and a healthcare-site preceptor.

• Healthcare Management and Organisational Behaviour
• Healthcare Finance and Reimbursement
• Health Policy and Systems
• Health Law, Ethics and Compliance
• Health Informatics and Data Analytics
• Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
• Strategic Planning and Marketing for Health Services
• Practicum or Capstone Project

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Admissions favour candidates with coursework or experience in health care, business, public administration or related fields, though applicants from other backgrounds who can demonstrate relevant experience are also considered.

Typical application materials include official transcripts, a current résumé or CV, a personal statement outlining professional goals and suitability for the programme, and one or more professional or academic references. Some applicants may be asked to attend an interview. Standardised tests are not universally required but may be requested in certain cases. International applicants must provide proof of English proficiency according to the university’s published requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for administrative and leadership roles across diverse healthcare settings. Common job titles include hospital or clinic administrator, practice manager, operations manager, quality improvement coordinator, compliance officer, health information manager and programme manager for community health services. The mix of management training and practicum experience also supports careers in healthcare consulting, payer organisations, long-term care administration and public health agencies.

Alumni typically find opportunities in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, ambulatory care networks, health insurers and nonprofit health organisations. The programme’s applied focus equips graduates to take on frontline management responsibilities and to progress into senior leadership roles with additional experience.

Why study at Point Park University

Point Park offers a career-oriented education with small class sizes, allowing close faculty mentorship and practical, hands-on learning. The university’s location in an urban centre provides access to a wide range of regional healthcare employers for practicum placements and professional networking.

Faculty bring a mix of academic expertise and real-world healthcare administration experience, and the curriculum emphasises transferable management skills—finance, data literacy, regulatory understanding and leadership—so graduates can adapt across organisational types. Students also benefit from career services that support internships, employer engagement and job search preparation.