University of Oregon

What you'll study

This master’s programme combines core management disciplines with health‑specific content to prepare graduates for administrative leadership in hospitals, clinics, community health organisations and related settings. Typical modules cover:

• Health systems and policy: structure and financing of health care, regulatory frameworks, and comparative health systems.
• Health care finance and accounting: budgeting, reimbursement, revenue cycle management and financial decision making for providers.
• Operations and quality management: process improvement, patient flow, risk management and clinical quality measurement.
• Health informatics and data analytics: electronic health records, data governance, basic analytics for operational and clinical decision support.
• Leadership, ethics and human resources: organisational behaviour, change management, workforce planning and ethical issues in care delivery.
• Legal and compliance issues: health law, privacy and security (including HIPAA‑related topics), accreditation and compliance processes.
• Practicum or capstone project: an applied internship or project with a local health provider or public health agency to integrate classroom learning with real organisational challenges.

Programme structure typically combines core courses, elective specialisms (for example, ambulatory care management, long‑term care administration or informatics), and a culminating experiential element. Teaching methods include lectures, case studies, group projects, and supervised placements.

Entry requirements

Admissions normally require a recognised bachelor’s degree (in any field) or equivalent, with a competitive academic record. Applicants are usually asked to submit:

• A current CV or résumé showing any relevant work experience.
• A personal statement outlining professional goals and reasons for pursuing the degree.
• Official academic transcripts from prior institutions.
• Letters of recommendation (often one academic and one professional are recommended).

Work experience in a health setting is advantageous but not mandatory; some applicants enter directly from undergraduate study while others progress after several years in related roles. Standardised tests (such as the GRE) may be optional or considered on a case‑by‑case basis—check the programme admissions page for the current policy. International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency according to university requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for a range of administrative and management roles across the health sector. Common career paths include:

• Health services manager or department manager in hospitals and clinics.
• Practice or clinic administrator in physician practices and outpatient facilities.
• Operations or quality improvement manager overseeing patient flow and service delivery.
• Health information manager or roles focused on EHR implementation and data analytics.
• Compliance officer, revenue cycle manager or roles focused on finance and reimbursement.
• Consultancy, policy analysis or roles within public health agencies and non‑profit organisations.

Placement and applied project elements help students build professional networks with regional providers and public agencies, supporting transitions into management positions or progression within existing careers.

Why study at University of Oregon

The University of Oregon offers an interdisciplinary learning environment that connects management, public policy and health practice. Students benefit from faculty with applied research and professional experience in health administration, and from the university’s partnerships across Oregon’s healthcare sector. The campus emphasises experiential learning—through internships, capstone projects and collaboration with local hospitals and community organisations—helping students translate theory into practice.

In addition, University of Oregon provides career support services, networking opportunities with alumni working in regional health systems, and access to electives across related departments for students who wish to tailor their studies toward informatics, policy or business specialisms.