University of North Florida

What you'll study

This programme blends core business and administrative skills with specialised healthcare topics. You will build knowledge in health systems and policy, medical office management, health law and ethics, and health information management, alongside general education and elective options.

• Core healthcare management: healthcare systems and delivery, organisational behaviour in health services, quality improvement and patient safety.
• Clinical-adjacent administrative skills: medical office management, billing and coding, reimbursement and revenue cycle management, medical terminology.
• Health information and informatics: introduction to electronic health records, health data management, privacy and HIPAA compliance.
• Business and professional skills: accounting and finance for healthcare, healthcare marketing, project management, leadership and human resources.
• Legal and ethical context: healthcare law, ethics, compliance and risk management.
• Practicum and capstone: supervised field placement or internship in a clinical or administrative setting and a culminating project or capstone experience synthesising coursework with practical experience.

Programme structure typically combines general education requirements, major core courses, a selection of electives to tailor specialisms (for example health informatics or practice management), and experiential learning through practicum placements with local healthcare providers.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a standard high-school diploma or equivalent. Typical admission considers academic performance across a college-preparatory curriculum, including units in English and mathematics; prior study in biology or health-related courses is advantageous but not always mandatory.

• Standard applicants: completion of high-school graduation requirements and submission of official transcripts.
• Transfer applicants: evaluation of college-level coursework and credit transfer; completion of introductory college English and mathematics courses is commonly required.
• International applicants: proof of equivalent secondary education and English language proficiency via recognised tests or institutional equivalents.
• Additional considerations: some applicants bolster their application with relevant volunteer or work experience in healthcare, and may be asked to provide a personal statement outlining career goals in health administration.

Career prospects

Graduates move into a range of administrative and operational roles across the healthcare sector. The combination of management, information and regulatory knowledge prepares students for positions in both clinical and non-clinical settings.

• Medical office manager or practice manager in physician offices and outpatient clinics.
• Health information or records administrator, including roles focused on coding and billing.
• Revenue cycle or claims specialist working with insurers and third-party payers.
• Clinical operations coordinator or administrative coordinator within hospitals and health systems.
• Compliance, quality improvement or patient access specialist.
• Opportunities to progress into supervisory roles, or to pursue postgraduate study such as a master’s in health administration (MHA), public health (MPH) or business (MBA) for leadership careers.

Why study at University of North Florida

The University of North Florida offers this programme within a context of regional healthcare engagement and practical experience. Students benefit from partnerships with Jacksonville-area hospitals, clinics and health organisations that support practicum placements and internships.

• Instruction from faculty with experience in healthcare administration and health services, combining academic and professional perspectives.
• Access to local clinical placements and employer networks in a major metropolitan area, helping students gain hands-on experience and workplace contacts.
• Emphasis on applied learning and a capstone/practicum that integrates classroom learning with real-world administrative practice.
• Support services including career advising, internship placement assistance and opportunities to engage with student organisations related to health professions and management.