MPA Health Policy and Management at New York University

Programme overview

The MPA examines how to improve healthcare access and quality while reducing costs, and how community health relates to housing, transportation and education. It includes a year-long capstone project and a professional experience requirement.

Faculty: Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service | Duration: 45 credits; full-time as little as two years, part-time typically three to four years | Intake: Fall and Spring | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Core: Statistical Methods I, Microeconomics, Management and Leadership, Financial Management, Introduction to Public Policy. Specializations: Health Finance (Health Financial Management or Health Public Finance), Health Policy Analysis, Health Services Management, International Policy and Management. Dual degrees: MPA-MBA, MPA-MD, MPA-MPH.

Career pathways

Healthcare, government agencies, nonprofits, international organizations and corporate social responsibility; roles include policy analyst, budget officer, financial analyst, grant manager and financial manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the MPA program requires the following: Online Application Essays Resume Letters of Recommendation Transcripts Standardized Test Scores See MPA Application Checklist for additional admission requirements and instructions specific to this program. International Applicants should review the International Applicant Checklist for a complete and comprehensive list of application requirements and instructions.

Intake: Fall and Spring

Duration: 45 credits; full-time as little as two years, part-time typically three to four years

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