Degree Programs

The degree programs in the Department of Health Policy and Management provide management skills for those who seek to be leaders in healthcare organizations, who are interested in the organization, administration, and management of health systems and who wish to develop and analyze health policy.

The Department of Health Policy and Management offers the following degrees:

The MPH in Health Policy is a professional degree that provides students with analytical skills to develop and evaluate health policies.

The MPH in Health Systems Management is a professional degree that prepares future managers and leaders to improve healthcare delivery in diverse organizations worldwide. This program is only open to MD/MPH combined degree students.

The MHA degree is a professional degree that prepares graduates to be managers and leaders in healthcare organizations. This CAHME-accredited program is the premier degree for clinic and hospital administrators. The MHA program is also available online.

    The PhD in Health Policy and Management is the academic research degree that educates students in research methodology and management strategies.

    The Combined Degree Program is a path for continuous study from the bachelor’s degree through a master’s level professional degree at the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.