New York Medical College

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.P.H. - Health Policy and Management

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

The Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management from the School of Health Sciences and Practice at New York Medical College provides students with an understanding of the business, programmatic, planning and policy areas of health care and public health. The program prepares graduates to be leaders in a wide range of heath care services, public health and research. The Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management requires 46 credit hours to complete. Within the required 46 credits to complete the program, students must complete the following: (structured public health practice experience).

Required core courses: 16 credits
Health Care in the United States
Introduction to Biostatistics
Introduction to Epidemiology
Environmental Influences on Human Health
Behavioral and Social Factors in Public Health
Practicum (1 credit) - structured public health practice experience

Required concentration courses: 18 credits
Law and Health
Health Economics
Financial Administration of Health Delivery Systems
New Directions: Managing Health Care
Organizational Theory
Approaches to System Improvement in Healthcare Operations

Electives: 9 credits (Consult with Advisor)
Culminating Experience – HPM Capstone: 3 credits

Accreditation:

Public health program accredredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH); school accredited by Middle States.

Eligibility Requirements:

Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0, two letters of recommendation, personal statement, and resume (no GRE).

# of Credits Required:

46

International Student Requirements:

TOEFL, transcript evaluation, financial support documentation

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$790 USD

Tuition In-State Full Time:

18960 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

18960 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Medical Schools/Medical Centers

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999