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Indiana University Online

Public Health Administration, M.P.H.

Prepare for a leadership role in health with the IU Online Master of Public Health in Public Health Administration. This degree program teaches you how to make an impact in your community through a deeper understanding of public health.

Course Delivery: 100% Online

Total Credits: 44

In-State Tuition Per Credit: $518.62

Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $621.98

Cost of attendance may vary by campus. View the total cost calculator

Degree Overview

As a student in the IU Online Master of Public Health in Public Health Administration, you’ll study how organizations effectively develop and implement policies and programs that promote public health. You will work with public health services organizations in Indiana and beyond and develop an area of focus for your work.

You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.

And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.

To be accepted to this program, you must have:
  1. A bachelor’s degree
  2. Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:
  1. Official transcripts
  2. Resume
  3. Three letters of recommendation
  4. Statement of purpose, 600 words or fewer
  5. TOEFL or IELTS scores (international applicants only)

Your IU Online M.P.H. in Public Health Administration prepares you for such careers as:

  • Evaluation specialist
  • Public health advisor
  • Public health policy analyst
  • Public health research coordinator
  • Program manager
  • Project director
  • Program coordinator
  • Public health consultant

To earn the M.P.H. in Public Health Administration, you must complete 44 credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows: 

  • M.P.H. core courses (20 credit hours)
  • Public Health Administration concentration courses (12 credit hours)
  • Additional M.P.H. concentration courses or electives (12 credit hours)

Core

Core Classes for the MPH in Public Health Administration
Course Number Course Name Credits
SPH-X 601 Assessment and Public Health 3 Credits
SPH-X 650 Evidence-Based Approaches to Public Health 3 Credits
SPH-X 660 Population Health Determinants 3 Credits
SPH-X 685 Public Health Policy and Politics 3 Credits
SPH-X 610 Professional Development Seminar 1 2 Credits
SPH-X 611 Professional Development Seminar 2 2 Credits
SPH-X 696 Professional Practice Experience in Public Health 4 Credits

Public Health Administration

Public Health Administration Classes for the MPH in Public Health Administration
Course Number Course Name Credits
SPH-H 661 Legal Issues in Public Health 3 Credits
SPH-H 662 Acquiring and Managing External Funds 2 Credits
SPH-P 680 Public Health Economics 3 Credits
SPH-X 561 Finance and Budgeting 3 Credits

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