Master of Public Health - Health Policy and Management

Today’s health policy and management professionals tackle an array of policy, finance, and law issues amid mounting competition and shrinking resources. Success in this field requires a broad base of public health knowledge and strong leadership skills.Our 42-credit Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Policy and Management provides the comprehensive, state-of-the-science training health care managers and policymakers need to succeed. The management program emphasizes an aggressive yet ethical approach to institutional leadership.Your practicum is an opportunity to represent a meaningful public health experience. Once you complete three of the five required public health core courses, you’ll start the practicum in the semester when the bulk of the work is done and finish it with a project and oral presentation.

Transcripts: Successful applicants typically earn at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in their baccalaureate degree. No specific undergraduate courses are required for admission, although some familiarity with social scientific theories is helpful.Personal statement/Essays: Applicants’ personal statement (MS & MPH) or responses to essay questions (PhD) are evaluated to assess not just their academic maturity and performance in the classroom, but also prior engagement with research projects and service to their community.Letters of recommendation: minimum of twoRésumé/CVNOTE: Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores are not required and will not be considered or reviewed by our admissions committee.