Department of Health Management and Policy

The Department of Health Management and Policy envisions “Health systems serving all populations experiencing urbanization.” Its mission is to “Advance health and health systems by developing knowledge and future leaders in management, policy, and research for the benefit of all.”

At the undergraduate level, the department offers the Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management, in both residential and distance education formats. An interdiciplinary Public Health and Health Systems Management, Honors Program is available to students in the residential program.

At the graduate level, the Department offers the Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree, which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). The department is a full graduate member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).

The Department also delivers the MPH Concentration in Health Policy, which is part of the College’s accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Additionally, the department collaborates on a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Health Informatics and Analytics.

See the Graduate Catalog for details about the graduate programs, including early entry and dual degree options.

Programs

Majors

Health Systems Management, B.S.

Early Entry Programs

Health Administration, MHA, Early Entry