The Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM) is committed to training and inspiring the next generation of health care leaders. Our academic programs focus on developing the critical thinking and applied problem-solving skills needed to address a wide variety of challenges throughout the health care delivery, public policy, and public health systems.

HPM offers the following degree programs:

• Master of Science in Health Care Management (42.5-credits, part-time nonresidential)
• Master of Science in Health Policy and Management (80-credits)
• Master of Science in Health Policy and Management (42.5 credits)
• Doctor of Science in Health Policy and Management

HPM participates in the following related degree programs:

• Master of Public Health: Concentration in Law and Public Health (LPH)
• Master of Public Health: Concentration in Health Care Management and Policy (CMP)
• PhD Program in Health Policy
• Program in Clinical Effectiveness

Master of Science in Health Care Management (MHCM) Degree Program
This 42.5-credit Master of Science program trains clinicians in the executive skills required for management. The professional degree is targeted to mid-career MDs, DMDs, and DDSs with significant management responsibilities who wish to be more effective in their roles in the health care sector. Applicants accepted into the program must demonstrate, through grades and standardized test scores (MCATs or GREs), the potential to learn effectively in a challenging educational environment. Managerial experience and responsibilities indicating executive leadership potential are required.

View the degree competencies for the MHCM program.
View degree planner for the MHCM program.

For more information about the MHCM Degree Program, please contact:
Colin Fleming
Senior Coordinator
Phone: 617-432-7075
Email: cfleming@hsph.harvard.edu
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/mhcm

Master of Science in Health Policy and Management (HPM) Degree Programs

Two-Year Master of Science Program (SM2) - 80 credits

The 80 credit Master of Science program is a degree designed for students who are building professional careers in health-related fields and who aspire to leadership roles. The program emphasizes professional skills and concepts, a solid grounding in the substance of health problems, rigorous quantitative training, and a curriculum that combines professional, academic, and field practice activities.  Acquired knowledge is applied to practical situations through a required summer internship and an applied field research and practice program.

Applicants to this 80-credit program are expected to have full-time work experience and an academic record, particularly in quantitative and analytical courses, that suggests outstanding potential for leadership in health policy and management. Applicants should have at least two years of relevant postbaccalaureate work experience in a health related field. There are three possible tracks in this degree program, including Management, Policy, or Research.

SM2 Health Policy and Management -
Management Track

The Management Track prepares professionals for managerial and leadership positions in health care organizations, such as hospitals, sub-acute and long-term care facilities, physician practices, insurers, community health centers, and other community-based organizations. The coursework is designed to give students a range of financial, operational and strategic skills. Students will be able to analyze and take actions to improve organizational performance using the skills and frameworks learned in coursework and through field experiences.

View the degree competencies for the SM2 management track program.
View the degree planner for the SM2 management track program.

SM2 Health Policy and Management -
Policy Track

The Policy Track prepares students for leadership positions in health policy in the public or private sectors, as consultants, advocates, analysts, or directly as policymakers.  Students develop skills in applying economics and political analysis to the design, implementation, and evaluation of public health policies.  Students also are encouraged to develop technical expertise in one area of concentration, such as health economics, program evaluation, decision science, or health care financing.

View the degree competencies for the SM2 policy track program.
View the degree planner for the SM2 policy track program.

SM2 Health Policy and Management -
Research Track

The Research Track is designed for students planning to pursue careers in academic or research settings.  Coursework emphasizes empirical methods and techniques for analytical research.  Students in this concentration usually intend to pursue doctoral level studies in public health or related fields, either upon completion of the master's program or after a year or two of professional experience in a research or analytical capacity.

View the degree competencies for the SM2 research track program.
View the degree planner for the SM2 research track program.

One-Year Master of Science Program (SM1) - 42.5 credits

This 42.5-credit one-year Master of Science Program (SM1) is an academic degree program designed for individuals with doctoral degrees in medicine, dentistry, or other health-related disciplines who are pursuing research careers and desire intensive exposure and training in  analytic and quantitative skills.  The program is appropriate for students who plan to pursue academic or research careers in health policy and for students interested in domestic or international research questions.

View the degree competencies for the SM1 program.
View the degree planner for the SM1 program.

Doctor of Science in Health Policy and Management (HPM) Degree Program

The Doctor of Science (SD) Program in Health Policy and Management is designed for physicians, lawyers, pharmacists, dentists and other professionals with doctoral degrees who are interested in acquiring research skill in health management and policy.  Working closely with a faculty advisor, students develop interdisciplinary research competence in an intensive program that includes two years of coursework and the completion of a dissertation.

Virtually all successful applicants to the SD program will have graduated from the MPH, one-year SM1 or two-year SM2 program in the department.  All applicants must have a clearly identified advisor/mentor in the HPM department who has agreed in advance to work with the student during the program. 

View the degree competencies for the SD program.
View the degree planner for the SD program.

For more information about HPM Degree Programs, please contact: 
Anne Occhipinti
Director of Academic Programs
Phone: 617-432-4511
Email: aocchipi@hsph.harvard.edu

To apply to one of our programs, please visit the following website: www.sophas.org