Healthcare & Insurance
Healthcare and Insurance organizations are transforming how care is delivered, financed, and improved through data, technology, innovation, and business strategy. Whether you're interested in analytics, operations, consulting, finance, risk management, or leadership - this career community introduces you to resources, supports exploring opportunities, while guiding you towards success.
The Graduate Career & Professional Development team can help you:
• Explore healthcare and insurance-related opportunities
• Build a targeted resume and LinkedIn profile
• Prepare for interviews and networking conversations
• Develop a job and internship search strategy
Contact: gradcareer.business@uconn.edu or directly to Healthcare & Insurance coach, annie.george@uconn.edu
Explore Career Paths
Is Healthcare & Insurance Right for You?
You may enjoy this industry if you:
- Enjoy solving complex business problems
- Important work that improves people's lives
- Appreciate working with data to inform decisions
- Curious about healthcare innovation
- Seeking opportunities across consulting, providers, insurers, biotech, and digital health
Explore Career Paths
Analytics
- Healthcare Data Analyst
- Insurance Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
Operations
- Practice Administrator
- Healthcare Operations Analyst
- Supply Chain Manager
Risk & Insurance
- Risk Analyst
- Actuarial Analyst
- Claims Consultant
Consulting
- Healthcare Consultant
- Process Improvement Analyst
Product & Innovation
- Product Manager
- Digital Health Analyst
**This is a sampling of career titles, for more career titles explore:
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
- O*NET OnLine (onetonline.org)
Industry Trends
Healthcare organizations are increasingly hiring candidates with skills in:
- Artificial Intelligence -Predictive Analytics
- Healthcare Informatics -Population Health
- Digital Transformation -Cybersecurity
- Value-Based Care -Health Equity
- Customer Experience
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Employers Hiring Graduate Business Talent
Students pursuing careers in healthcare and insurance find opportunities with:
- Health systems
- Insurance carriers
- Medical device companies
- Pharmaceutical organizations
- Consulting firms
- Digital health companies
Successful Candidate and Internship landings:
- CVS Health
- Cigna
- Travelers
- Aetna
- Hartford HealthCare
- Yale New Haven Health
- NEAM
- Conning
Learn From Industry
Graduate Career & Professional Development partners with healthcare and insurance employers to provide:
- Employer information sessions
- Alumni panels
- Networking events
- Career paths
- Internship recruiting
- Classroom engagement
Related Courses
- HCMI 5243. Health Care Economics
- HCMI 5549. Management of Long-Term Health Care Organizations
- HCMI 5686. Health Insurance and Risk Management
- HCMI 5687. Global Healthcare Systems
- HCMI 5688. Risk Management and Quality Across Borders
- HCMI 5688. Risk Management and Quality Across Borders
- HCMI 5632. Internship in Health Care Management
- MENT 5182. Motivating Individuals and Teams
- MENT 5335. Venture Planning, Management, and Growth
- HCMI 5240. Health Care Organization and Management
Getting Started
The Office of Graduate Career & Professional Development can assist graduate business students by providing tailored guidance on resume crafting, interview preparation, and networking strategies to enhance internship and post-graduation prospects. Additionally, the team organizes industry-specific events and workshops, connecting students with potential employers and fostering valuable professional relationships.
To explore opportunities in this career cluster, reach out to the team at gradcareer.business@uconn.edu.
