Institute of Public Health

MPH Health Management & Policy Track

The course offerings and research opportunities in the specialty tracks draw upon the existing strengths and expertise of the Georgia State University faculty, as well as the scientific and public health expertise that can be found throughout the region. Students are able to draw from a range of courses offered through the Institute of Public Health as well as courses offered in other departments throughout Georgia State University.

Health Management and Policy (9 hours)
Health management and policy is concerned with the administration and management of public, not-for-profit, and community-based health care organizations, formulating and implementing health care policy, analyzing the distribution of and access to health care services, financing and reimbursement of health care services, and evaluating quality and outcomes of health care services and programs. The Health Management and Policy track draws upon a variety of disciplines, including health administration, health policy, public administration, business, public health law, health ethics, and economics.