Overview

The Healthcare Administration degree at Rhode Island College focuses on the management of organizations and the delivery of services. The program prepares students to work in both the private and public sectors and educates those seeking positions in health policy.

Learning Goals

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

effectively manage health services organizations under alternative financing mechanisms

lead and manage others promoting teamwork and excellence in performance in health care organizations

lead and manage human resources in diverse organizational environments

promote and lead quality improvement initiatives in health care organizations

manage health care organizations with integrity, ethical values and professionalism

apply knowledge of health care issues and trends, standards and regulations to optimize the delivery of health services

promote evidence-based practice in health care organizations

promote innovation in health care delivery to improve quality and reduce cost

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Care Systems

Health Care Organizations

Health Policy and Contemporary Issues

Health Care Finance

Quality Management/Improvement in Health Care

Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care Management

Health Care Informatics

Long-Term Care Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

50 SCH

50-52

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Providence, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee.

A Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration (HCA) or related field from an accredited college or university. Students with a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with relevant work experience may be considered for admission. For more information, contact program director.

Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate records.

Completion of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE). A B.S. degree in HCA, health or human sciences, nursing or business from Rhode Island College or the University of Rhode Island, with a 3.00 G.P.A. in the major, will exempt the applicant from the GMAT/GRE.

A letter of intent including a statement of goals.

Three professional or academic references.

Completion of courses in Elementary Statistics, Principles of Economics and Introductory Accounting.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

51400 USD / year

≈ 51400 USD / year
Out-of-State

51400 USD / year

≈ 51400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26400 USD / year

≈ 26400 USD / year

Additional Details

Northeast Neighbors: $792/credit

Living costs

Providence

United States

1030 - 1900 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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