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Health Policy Management
Graduates will have the knowledge and skills needed to plan and manage public health programs in a variety of urban settings and across multiple sectors; analyze the impact of policies in the health and others sectors on population health; or advocate for policies that promote the health of urban populations.
Admission-HPM
In addition to the general admission requirements for the MPH program, HPM applicants are expected to have at least 3 undergraduate or graduate courses (9 credits) in one or more of the following disciplines: economics, accounting, business administration, public policy, urban affairs and political science. All students must meet the Hunter College admissions requirements.
Curriculum-HPM
The MPH Degree program is 48 credits. Students will take 6 required core courses in urban/public health (Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Environmental Health and Safety, Principles of Health Care Administration, Urban Health Promotion and Public Health Policy); 5 required track specialization courses in Health Policy and Management; 3 electives; and fieldwork. Students are encouraged to select one of two concentrations within this track: (1) health management or (2) policy analysis and advocacy. Each course is 3 credits. A description of the courses is listed below:
Course Listing-HPM
UPH Core - 18 credits (6 courses) Required Track Specializations courses - 15 credits (5 courses) Capstone Project - 6 credits Electives - 9 credits (3 courses)
