Global Health Systems and Development

The Department of Global Health Systems and Development began operations on July 1, 2011.  The new department combines the faculty, curricula, and expertise of its predecessor departments of Health Systems Management and International Health and Development.

The Department of Global Health Systems and Development is dedicated to improving the health of populations worldwide through strengthening health systems, building stronger communities, and facilitating healthy behaviors in an increasingly globalized world. The faculty introduces and engages students to health systems and development in a global context with an emphasis on improving the factors that drive health outcomes, including social determinants and disparities. The academic program provides a comprehensive view of varying geographical and economic contexts, while advancing knowledge and improving managerial practice.

Students with a variety of professional interests will find a home in our department as the curriculum and applied learning opportunities emphasize both domestic and global frameworks.  Our degree programs draw upon the multi-disciplinary expertise of our faculty, their extensive contacts in the research and practice communities, and their demonstrated commitment to student learning. The faculty exemplifies GHSD's global perspective, with a majority working in both domestic and international contexts.

The Department of Global Health Systems and Development offers the following degrees:

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