Health Policy and Management,
MPH

Master of Public Health

Course Delivery

100% Online
Total Credits

45
In-State Tuition Per Credit

$402.00
Out of State Tuition Per Credit

$603.00

Health Policy and Management, MPH

Master of Public Health

The IU Online MPH in Health Policy and Management prepares students for careers in public health by providing a balance of academic theory and real-world experience.

As a student in this program, you will acquire skills in policy development, implementation, and analysis. You will explore current national and state public health problems and discover the evidence-based policies used to address them. Health Policy and Management students learn how to apply ethical concepts and analytical frameworks to contemporary public health issues at all levels—local, national, international—and develop the skills to strategically manage policy within health services organizations.

Degree Requirements

To earn the MPH in Health Policy and Management, you must complete a total of 45 credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:

Core courses (12 credit hours)
Health policy and management concentration courses (18 credit hours)
Elective courses (9 credit hours)
Practical experience courses (6 credit hours)

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

A bachelor’s degree
3.0 minimum undergraduate GPA (or GRE scores)
Minimum of two semesters of undergraduate mathematics

To apply to this program:

Complete an online application that includes:

Official transcripts
GRE scores (if cumulative undergraduate GPA is below 3.0)
Resume
Three letters of recommendation
Personal statement, 500 words or fewer
Interview
TOEFL or IELTS scores (international applicants only)

Application Deadlines

Fall semester: Jul 1

Fall semester (international applicants): Apr 1

Spring semester: Nov 1

Spring semester (international applicants): Sep 15

Courses

Core courses

PBHL-P 510	Introduction to Public Health	3 Credits
PBHL-P 511	Comp. Methods in Biostatistics and Epidemiology	3 Credits
PBHL-P 513	Planning, Evaluation, and Management	3 Credits
PBHL-P 512	Communication & Leadership	3 Credits

Concentration courses

H 611	Policy Design, Implementation, and Management	3 Credits
H 616	Leading Public Health Service Organizations	3 Credits
H 619	Financial Management for Public Health Organizations	3 Credits
H 628	Healthcare Information Systems	3 Credits
H 641	Public Health Ethics	3 Credits
H 658	Research Concepts in Health Policy and Management	3 Credits

Electives

PBHL-H 621	Grant Writing and Administration for Public Health	3 Credits
PBHL-H 613	Emergency Preparedness for Public Health	3 Credits
PBHL-H 644	Health Impact Assessment	3 Credits
PBHL-H 624	Developing Strategic Capabilities	3 Credits
PBHL-H 657	Cost-Effectiveness	3 Credits
PBHL-H 639	Law, Poverty, and Population Health	3 Credits
PBHL-S 614	Program Planning and Evaluation	3 Credits
PBHL-E 601	Advanced Epidemiology	3 Credits
PBHL-A 640	Public Health Applications of GIS	3 Credits

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Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $402.00

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1206.00

Note:

Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $603.00

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1809.00

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,570

Books & Supplies $770

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,570

Books & Supplies $280

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

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