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Master of Public Health - Health Policy and Management

The Indiana University MPH Program is a unique program which can be completed on a part-time basis in three years, or on a full-time basis in two years. We have an online or in person option. Most of the required MPH courses are offered in the evening to allow working professionals the opportunity to continue their education. Through case studies, group and individual projects, and internships, students will explore public health problems and issues, learn how to think critically and work in teams. Courses are taught by scholars and practitioners drawn from many disciplines and perspectives.

The MPH Program at IU School of Public Health is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and accredited internationally with the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA).

Health Policy and Management Curriculum Online and In-Person

All MPH candidates must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 45 credits. For those pursuing the Health Policy and Management concentration, the curriculum includes required core courses, Health Policy and Management courses, and elective courses. In addition, each student must complete an internship and a final concentration project. 

To complete this degree, you will take a combination of Public Health Core Courses, HPM Concentration Courses, Public Health Electives Courses, and Public Health Practical Experience Courses that together total 45 credits. The specific distribution of courses is as follows:

Master of Public Health Core

For students who started Fall 2018 or later, please follow the courses below

Take all four courses for a total of 12 credits

• PBHL P510 Introduction to Public Health (3 credits)
• PBHL P511 Comprehensive Methods and Applications in Biostatistics and Epidemiology (3 credits)
• PBHL P513 Planning, Evaluation & Management in Public Health (3 credits)
• PBHL P512 Communication and Leadership in Public Health (3 credits)

Health Policy and Management Concentration Courses

Take all six courses for a total of 18 credits

• H611 Policy Design, Implementation & Management (3 credits)
• H616 Leading Public Health Service Organizations (3 credits)
• H619 Financial Management for Public Health Organizations (3 credits)
• H628 Healthcare Information Systems (3 credits)
• H641 Public Health Ethics (3 credits)
• H658 Research Concepts in Health Policy and Management (3 credits)

Health Policy and Management Elective Courses

• H501 U.S. Health Care Systems and Health Policy (3 credits)
• H621 Grant Writing and Administration for Public Health (3 credits)
• H613 Emergency Preparedness for Public Health (3 credits)
• H644 Health Impact Assessment (3 credits)
• H624 Developing Strategic Capabilities (3 credits)
• H657 Cost-Effectiveness (3 credits)
• H639 Law, Poverty and Population Health (3 credits)
• S614 Program Planning and Evaluation (3 credits)
• E601 Advanced Epidemiology (3 credits)
• A640 Public Health Applications of GIS (3 credits)

Public Health Practical Experience

Take both courses for a total of 6 credits

• H602 Public Health Internship (3 credits)
• H711 Capstone Experience in Health Policy and Management (3 credits)

Certified in Public Health Exam

MPH students entering the program fall 2021 and beyond are required to pass the CPH exam prior to graduation. More information on this requirement can be found at https://fsph.iupui.edu/academics/certifications.html

Competencies

The MPH in Health Policy & Management focuses on four core competencies that serve as a measure of growth and criteria for assessment. 

Health Policy and Management Competencies

1. Propose policy solutions that could be recommended to management.
2. Apply public health ethical concepts and analytical frameworks to current local, national, or international public health events.
3. Identify a policy recommendation through analysis of multiple policy alternatives, evaluating potential strengths and weaknesses of each.
4. Identify characteristics of leadership in healthcare or public health.
5. Apply the diverse segments of financial management to an understanding of the financial viability of a public health organization.

Admissions

Students may start the MPH program in either the Fall or Spring semester. The application deadlines are:

To Begin in The Fall

• U.S Application Deadline: July 1
• International Application Deadline: April 1

To Begin in The Spring

• U.S Application Deadline: November 1
• International Application Deadline: September 15

Admission Criteria

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college.
• Official GRE scores, if cumulative undergraduate GPA from all universities attended is below 3.0.
• Minimum of one year of undergraduate mathematics (e.g., algebra, statistics, or finite math).
• One undergraduate course in public health biology or human biology is required, or you will take PBHL-S 605 for one credit or pass an examination.
• Competent written and oral communication skills.
• Students meeting these requirements are not guaranteed admission. Other admission factors include references, work experience, the personal statement, and personal interview (if applicable).

MPH applications and supplemental materials must be submitted to SOPHAS (Schools of Public Health Application Service). SOPHAS is meant to facilitate the collection of common application materials and general information. For more information and frequently asked questions please visit sophas.org. In addition to the SOPHAS application all applicants will be required to complete a short application to the IUPUI (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis) Online Graduate and Professional Admissions Application system at the link provided within the SOPHAS application.

Admission Requirements

1. Personal Statement
2. Resume
3. Transcripts
4. Recommendations
5. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) if applicable

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) 

Applicants who have earned a cumulative undergraduate GPA of below a 3.0 are required to submit official scores from the GRE taken within the past 5 years. International applicants whose undergraduate work was completed at institutions outside of the U.S. or Canada are required to submit scores from the GRE regardless of cumulative GPA. The cumulative undergraduate GPA is calculated using all undergraduate grades earned from all colleges and universities attended. The GRE is not required of applicants who have a graduate or professional degree from a U.S. or Canadian college or university. The following exams can be substituted for the GRE: DAT, ECFMG, LSAT, OAT, GMAT, MCAT, or USMLE (steps one and two).