Rochester Institute of Technology

What you'll study

The curriculum blends core health services topics with management, quantitative methods and applied experiential learning. Typical modules cover health systems and policy, healthcare finance and economics, quality improvement and patient safety, health informatics and electronic health records, epidemiology and biostatistics, and legal and ethical issues in healthcare.

Students also study leadership and organisational behaviour in clinical settings, project management for healthcare initiatives, and methods for healthcare operations and process improvement. The programme emphasises practical skills: coursework often includes case studies, data analysis projects using healthcare datasets, and training in tools for performance measurement and reporting.

A capstone experience, practicum or applied research project gives students the chance to work with a healthcare provider, public health agency, or industry partner to solve a real-world problem, integrating coursework with real organisational practice.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold an accredited undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as health sciences, public health, nursing, allied health, life sciences, or business. Competitive applicants typically demonstrate quantitative readiness through prior coursework or professional experience.

• Official academic transcripts from all post‑secondary institutions attended.
• A current curriculum vitae or résumé detailing relevant work, clinical, or volunteer experience.
• A personal statement outlining professional goals and how the programme will support them.
• Letters of recommendation, usually two, from academic or professional referees who can speak to academic ability and potential for graduate study.
• English language proficiency evidence for applicants whose first language is not English (accepted tests such as TOEFL or IELTS are typical).

Standardised test requirements (for example GRE) vary and may be optional depending on an applicant’s background; applicants should consult the programme for current guidance. Relevant professional experience can strengthen an application, particularly for candidates from non‑clinical academic backgrounds.

Career prospects

Graduates pursue a range of roles across healthcare delivery, public health and health-related organisations. Common career paths include positions as health services managers or administrators, clinical operations managers, quality improvement specialists, care coordination leads, health informatics analysts, policy analysts, and consultants focused on healthcare systems and process redesign.

Alumni also move into roles with hospitals and health systems, community health organisations, insurance and payer organisations, government health agencies, health IT vendors and consultancies. The programme also prepares students for advanced study and research careers in health services, public health or related doctoral programmes.

Why study at Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology combines applied, technology‑forward teaching with a strong emphasis on experiential learning. The institution’s connections with regional healthcare providers and industry partners create opportunities for practicum placements, collaborative projects and professional networking.

The programme leverages RIT’s strengths in data analytics and technology, equipping students to apply quantitative tools to healthcare problems. Students benefit from interdisciplinary resources across the university, access to simulation and data labs, and career services that support internships and employer engagement. The learning environment is focused on preparing graduates to lead practical improvements in healthcare quality, efficiency and patient outcomes.