Master's Programs
MPH
Master of Public Health
Overview
Through our healthcare management and policy program, students develop a thorough understanding of the intricacies and dynamics of health systems. They examine the operations of health services organizations and analyze the impact of policy on health systems and population health. Graduates of the healthcare management program pursue careers in administrative and executive roles to further support health service delivery, regulation, operations, supply chain, and finance.
The Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in management and a basis for understanding key managerial functions within the broad spectrum of public health systems. Students gain critical skills in all aspects of management, including organizational behavior, quality, finance, accounting, operations management, law, and strategy, which will help optimize organizational and community decision-making. A distinctive characteristic of this healthcare management degree program is the recognition of the critical linkage between private sector and public sector healthcare management and related community health initiatives.
Click here to view the degree plan for the Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management.
An MPH for Leaders
The MPH in Healthcare Management program is one of only three MPH programs in the U.S. accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Healthcare Management (CAHME), ensuring the highest quality education to prepare the healthcare leaders of tomorrow.
The program is nationally ranked among the Top 50 graduate healthcare management programs by U.S. News & World Report.
Fast Facts
In 2023-2024, the MPH-HCM program had:
105
MPH Students
11
faculty members with academic and professional experience in healthcare management
100% of graduates report the degree provided them the organizational management skills to meet the demands of their job
96% of graduates reported being employed full time <6 months after graduation; 75% at the time of graduation
90% of graduates completed the M.P.H. program within 3 years; 20 months is median time to graduate
90% of graduates experienced practical opportunities to apply their public health knowledge
About 70% of graduates worked full-time while in the program
Graduates in fellowships earn an average salary of $65,000
Median job salary for graduates $85,000
Designed to meet the needs of working professionals, courses for the MPH in Healthcare Management are offered online (asynchronous and synchronous), in person, and in a hybrid format. The executive-style program in El Paso is the only one of its kind in the region and across our locations.
Department Overview
This degree program is managed by the Department of Management, Policy, and Community Health (MPACH).
The department chair is Aanand Naik, MD, 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.
Admission Requirements
Healthcare Management MPH candidates must meet the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health’s general admission requirements.
Program Requirements
The MPH program requires students to complete 45 credit hours as detailed in the Healthcare Management MPH degree planner. The program can be completed in as few as 20 months. Students are eligible to elect one or more graduate certificates to complete in addition to required coursework.
For more information about academic requirements at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, reference the academic catalog.