Overview

Whether you envision yourself guiding policy as a consultant, managing a health system or insurer at the highest levels, or building a medical company from the ground up, our Master of Science in Health Care Policy & Management (MSHCPM) program offers specialized competencies across public policy, public health, population health, and health care delivery.

In the Health Care Policy and Management, you will learn the nuances of the increasingly complex health care business environment, alongside interdisciplinary training in Heinz College’s core strengths of data analytics, technology, and management. This combination of abilities will prepare you to be an innovator who is able to lead and respond to constant change in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.

Mission

The Carnegie Mellon University mission is to create a transformative educational experience for students focused on deep disciplinary knowledge; problem solving; leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; and personal health and well-being.

To cultivate a transformative university community committed to :

attracting and retaining diverse, world-class talent;
creating a collaborative environment open to the free exchange of ideas, where research, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship can flourish
ensuring individuals can achieve their full potential.

To impact society in a transformative way — regionally, nationally, and globally — by engaging with partners outside the traditional borders of the university campus.

Accreditation

Health Care Policy and Management is a top-ranked (US News & World Report) health program housed in a school of public policy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Care Management

Health Policy and Management Systems

Health Law, Compliance, and Ethics

Applied Economic Analysis

Health Economics

Organizational Design and Implementation

Health Systems

Management Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-10 00:00:00

More details

We will continue to accept applications after the deadline as long as space remains in the incoming class.

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Health Administration Social Policy View 918 other Masters in Health Administration in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

The application deadline is January 10, but we will continue to accept applications after the deadline as long as space remains in the incoming class. To submit the application, you’ll need to do the following:

answer required questions within the online application form

upload required essay and résumé

enter test date and registration number for any required standardized test(s)

Tuition Fee

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International

54110 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27055 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

54110 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27055 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

54110 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27055 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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