The health economics/health services research concentration is focused on investigating, designing, and better understanding the complexities of the healthcare field. Graduates with a degree in health economics and health services researchers are equipped to advance technologies and policies to function in ways that are effective, equitable, efficient, and ethical. Through rigorous coursework, research opportunities, and experiential learning, students gain expertise in health economics and evaluation, survey design, big data management, decision making, and policy. In addition to the primary curricula, students also choose two minors in public health. Our graduates are equipped to become leaders in academia, government, private industry, and non-profits, where they can further impact healthcare delivery and policy.

 The MPH in Health Services Organizations program curriculum includes training in health economics, health services research, large healthcare data analyses, quantitative methods, public health, policy sciences, survey research, outcomes research, evaluation research, equities, and vulnerable populations, economic and social determinants of health, health administration, and ethical and legal aspects of public health.

 Click here to view the degree plan for the Master of Public Health in Health Services Organizations.

This degree program is managed by the Department of Management, Policy and Community Health (MPACH).

The department chair is Dr. Aanand Naik, and the academic and admissions advisor is Leticia Valles.

For more information about the Department of Management, Policy and Community Health, visit their web page.

Health Services Organizations MPH candidates must meet the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health’s general admission requirements. 

The MPH program requires students to complete 45 credit hours as detailed in the Health Services Organizations MPH degree planner. Most full-time students complete the MPH program in 18-24 months. All students are eligible to elect to complete one or more graduate certificates in addition to required coursework. 

For more information about academic requirements at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, reference the academic catalog.