Lewis University

What you'll study

This programme combines core management topics with healthcare-specific content to develop practical administrative skills. Typical modules include:

• Healthcare Management and Leadership — organisational behaviour, strategic planning, and leadership in clinical and non-clinical settings.
• Health Finance and Accounting — budgeting, reimbursement systems, financial statement analysis and revenue cycle fundamentals.
• Health Policy, Law and Ethics — regulatory frameworks, compliance, patient rights and ethical decision-making.
• Healthcare Quality and Performance Improvement — quality metrics, patient safety, process improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma principles adapted to healthcare.
• Health Information Systems and Informatics — data management, electronic health records, analytics for operational and clinical decision-making.
• Human Resource Management in Healthcare — workforce planning, labour relations, recruitment and staff development.
• Operations and Facility Management — clinic and hospital operations, supply chain basics and capacity planning.
• Capstone or Practicum — applied project or supervised placement with a healthcare provider or administrative department to demonstrate real-world competencies.

Courses are typically offered in formats that accommodate working professionals, including evening and online options. The curriculum emphasises case studies, project-based learning and applied analytics to prepare students for immediate responsibilities in healthcare settings.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally required to hold a recognised bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Typical application materials include:

• Official transcripts demonstrating satisfactory undergraduate performance;
• A current résumé or CV outlining professional experience;
• A personal statement describing career goals and reasons for pursuing the degree;
• One or more letters of recommendation from academic or professional referees.

Relevant work experience in healthcare or a related field is often preferred but not always mandatory. Standardised test requirements (such as the GRE) may be waived for qualified applicants or those with substantial professional experience—check the programme admissions page for current policy. International applicants will need to meet English language proficiency requirements and provide credential evaluations for non‑US degrees.

Career prospects

Graduates move into a range of administrative and management roles across the healthcare sector. Common positions include:

• Health services manager or administrator in hospitals and clinics;
• Practice or clinic manager for physician groups and outpatient facilities;
• Quality improvement coordinator or patient safety officer;
• Revenue cycle manager or billing operations lead;
• Compliance officer and health policy analyst;
• Health information manager or informatics specialist.

The programme is designed to equip students with transferable leadership, financial and operational skills that are applicable to both large health systems and smaller community providers. Many alumni pursue progressive leadership roles or specialise in areas such as ambulatory care management, long‑term care administration or healthcare consulting.

Why study at Lewis University

Lewis University offers a focused, professionally oriented environment with small classes and personalised faculty support. The programme is delivered with flexibility for working adults through evening and online course options, making it practical for those balancing study with employment.

Students benefit from applied learning opportunities, including capstone projects and practicum placements with regional healthcare providers, allowing them to build local professional networks. The faculty typically combine academic credentials with hands‑on experience in healthcare administration, bringing real‑world perspectives into the classroom. The university’s location near a major metropolitan area provides access to a diverse healthcare market for internships and employment.