Summary
The Health Policy and Management (HPM) area of study focuses 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.
Our educational programs focus on helping students develop the critical thinking and applied problem-solving skills needed to address a wide variety of public health challenges.
Department overview
The Department of Health Policy and Management is dedicated to improving the health care delivery system and mitigating public health risks in the United States and abroad.
Degree programs
Student interests
Candidates of the Health Policy and Management (HPM) area of study are interested in academic programs that 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.
Master of Science in Health Policy and Management (HPM) Degree Program
The One-Year Master of Science Program (SM-42.5) 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 to analytic and quantitative skills. The program is appropriate for students who plan to pursue health policy research and for students interested in domestic or international research questions.
Health Management Field of Study (HM 45/65-credit)
The health management field of study prepares students for management careers in the unique environment of health care. Students who choose the management field of study select from courses providing practical management skills, such as accounting, finance, operations, marketing, quality improvement, leadership and management of people, and strategy. 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.
Health Policy Field of Study (HP 45/65-credit)
Students in the health policy field of study develop skills in applying economic, legal, and political analysis to the design, implementation, and evaluation of health care and public health policies. Through the study of biostatistics, epidemiology, and other quantitative disciplines, they also acquire skill in interpreting and evaluating scientific evidence to inform their policy work. Students are encouraged to choose elective courses that will help them develop an area of interest and expertise, such as access to care, health care quality, pharmaceutical policy, injury prevention, or health care financing.
Career outcomes
HPM candidates receive a well-rounded curriculum that can be applied across a variety of disciplines for career growth.
Graduates have found employment as:
- Program managers at community-based organizations
- Project directors at city, state, and federal health commissions
- Leadership positions at non-profit organizations
Master of Science in Health Policy and Management (HPM) Degree Program
- Research-based positions, postdoctoral level positions
Health Management Field of Study (HM 45/65-credit)
- Program graduates have filled many management and leadership roles in health care organizations, including public or private sector health delivery systems, health insurance plans, and supply sector organizations, as well as working as consultants.
Health Policy Field of Study (HP 45/65-credit)
- This field of study prepares students for policy positions in the public, nonprofit, or private sectors, and many pursue careers as policymakers or as policy analysts, advocates, or consultants, or in policymaking positions in other public health and health care organizations.