MPH in Health Policy & Management

Balance academic theory and real-world experience

The Master of Public Health (MPH) provides a balance of academic theory and real-world experience, ensuring students are prepared for a career in public health. Students in the Health Policy and Management (HPM) concentration will acquire skills in policy process, development, and analysis.

Students explore current national and state public health issues and make policy recommendations to address those issues, as well as develop strategic capability for managing health services organizations in a policy context.

All courses for this degree are available online

Develop the expertise needed to take the next step in your public health career. Enroll now in online classes to complete your MPH in Health Policy and Management. You can complete these courses from anywhere while making connections around the globe.

Faculty

The Health Policy and Management department is comprised of a renowned, award-winning and connected faculty. The faculty’s research interests are varied and focused on important local and global health issues, including the financing and delivery of health care, patient experience, food deserts, community health needs assessments and substance use disorders.

Health Policy & Management faculty

Curriculum (in-person and online)

All MPH candidates must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 45 credits. For those pursuing the Health Policy and Management concentration, the curriculum includes required core courses, Health Policy and Management courses, and elective courses. In addition, each student must complete an internship and a final concentration project.

Competencies

The MPH in Health Policy & Management focuses on four core competencies that serve as a measure of growth and criteria for assessment.

HPM concentration competencies

Admissions

Students may start the MPH program in either the fall or spring semester. The application deadlines are:

To begin in the fall

U.S. application deadline: July 1
International application deadline: April 1

To begin in the spring

U.S. application deadline: November 1
International application deadline: September 15

See the detailed admissions criteria and instructions for applying

For more information

If you are interested in this degree, we encourage you to contact our office of student services at (317) 274-2000 to speak with one of our friendly, helpful admissions advisors. We’re happy to answer questions or schedule a visit to the school.