Overview
The MPH in Health Policy and Management at The City University of New York emphasizes intersectoral approaches to policy and management in urban settings and the economic dimensions of health policy. Graduates work in health and other settings as managers, policy analysts or policy advocates.
Learning outcomes
Graduates plan and manage public health programs, analyze the impact of policies on population health, and design and advocate for policies that promote the health of populations.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Foundations of Public Health Knowledge
- Public Health Leadership & Management
- Health Equity, Communication, and Advocacy
- Designing and Evaluating Public Health Interventions
- Designs, Concepts, and Methods in Public Health Research
- Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis Methods in Public Health Research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Health Administration Public Policy View 645 other Masters in Public Policy in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed SOPHAS application
- Undergraduate degree from an accredited university with GPA (overall and major) of at least 3.0 preferred.
- Personal statement/statement of purpose (recommended length is 500 words)
- Background in the field: paid or volunteer experience in public health or related field
- Resume
- 2 Letters of recommendation
- TOEFL scores are required if language of instruction for prior degrees was not English
- Transcript evaluation from WES or ECE for foreign transcripts. Please reach out to us if you are having programs with your evaluation due to COVID-19.
- Preferred but not required: three undergraduate courses (9 credits) in one or more of the following disciplines: Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Policy, Urban Affairs, Political Science, Management or Sociology.
Tuition Fee
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International
12825 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 855 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
12825 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 855 USD per credit during 24 months.
Resident:
- Full-time - $5,545/semester
- Part-time - $470/credit
Living costs for New York City
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.