Frostburg State University

What you'll study

This bachelor’s programme blends business, healthcare and information management to give a practical grounding in the administration of healthcare services. Core subjects typically cover healthcare systems and policy, medical terminology, medical billing and coding, health information management, healthcare law and ethics, accounting and financial management for health services, quality assurance and patient safety, and health informatics.

The curriculum usually includes a mix of lecture-based modules and applied learning: courses in organisational behaviour and human resources prepare students to manage staff; classes in healthcare reimbursement and payor systems explain billing, coding and revenue cycle management; and modules on healthcare information systems teach electronic health records and data privacy. Many programmes include a capstone project or practicum/internship in a clinical or administrative setting to apply classroom learning to real-world operations.

• Introduction to Health Services
• Medical Terminology
• Healthcare Law and Ethics
• Medical Billing and Coding / Reimbursement Systems
• Health Information Systems and Data Management
• Financial Management for Health Services
• Quality Management and Patient Safety
• Capstone or practicum placement

Entry requirements

Applicants are typically required to hold a high-school diploma or equivalent. Admissions consider academic records with particular attention to performance in English and mathematics; courses in biology or health sciences are advantageous but not always mandatory. Mature applicants with relevant work experience in healthcare or administrative roles are also encouraged to apply.

Transfer students with an associate degree in a related field or credit from accredited colleges may receive advanced standing; most programmes require a minimum cumulative college GPA for transfer admission. Applicants for whom English is not a first language may need to demonstrate English proficiency according to the university’s standard requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates move into a range of roles across hospitals, physician practices, clinics, long-term care facilities, insurance companies and public health organisations. Common job titles include medical office manager, practice administrator, health services coordinator, patient services manager, medical billing and coding specialist, claims analyst and compliance coordinator.

With experience, graduates can progress into supervisory and departmental leadership roles or specialise in areas such as revenue cycle management, health information management, or quality improvement. Many alumni also pursue further study—such as a master’s in health administration, public health, business administration or specialised IT/health informatics qualifications—or professional certifications in coding and billing, practice management or data privacy.

Why study at Frostburg State University

Frostburg State University offers a personalised campus environment with small class sizes and direct faculty engagement, which benefits students learning applied administrative and professional skills. The university’s location in Western Maryland provides access to a network of regional hospitals, clinics and community health organisations that support internships and practicum placements.

Students benefit from dedicated career services, hands-on experiential opportunities in administrative technologies and a curriculum designed to reflect current industry practices and regulatory requirements. The programme prepares graduates for immediate employment in healthcare settings and for continued professional development and certification.