Health Management and Policy Concentration, MPH at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Georgia State's Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Health Management and Policy teaches the administration and management of public, nonprofit and community-based health care organizations. Students learn to formulate and implement health care policy, analyze the distribution of and access to health care services, finance health care services, and evaluate the quality and outcomes of health care services and programs.

Faculty: School of Public Health | Department: Health Policy and Behavioral Sciences | Duration: 42 credit hours, or approximately two years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Students may enter the program in the fall or spring semester. VIEW APPLICATION DEADLINES | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Health management and policy analyzes issues of access, quality and affordability. It also identifies and implements best practices in the administration and management of public, private and non-profit health care organizations. This concentration draws upon a variety of disciplines, including public administration, business, public health law, health ethics and economics. For complete degree requirements, visit the catalog.

Career pathways

The Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in Health Management and Policy prepares students for a range of career paths, including: The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 29% growth in the demand for Medical and Health Services Managers over the next several years. The median salary for Medical and Health Services Managers is $117,000.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants to the Master of Public Health program at Georgia State University should submit their materials through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) website. Application materials include: SOPHAS application and fee A resume or curriculum vitae Official transcripts from each college and/or university attended Three professional references A statement of purpose and objectives Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for international applicants The GRE is not a requirement for admission to the MPH program. Use the HOW TO APPLY button below for more information on the application process.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://publichealth.gsu.edu/academics-admissions/georgia-state-mph-program/mph-application-process/

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