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Earn your MPH in a global hub of public health expertise.
What does it cost?

Learn more about the cost of a master’s degree, or use Georgia State’s Cost Calculator to get an idea of the investment required for your path of study. For information on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to determine eligibility, visit the FAFSA tips page.

Georgia State is dedicated to making our programs affordable and accessible to all prospective students because we value the investment each student makes in their education. We understand that the path to a student's future shouldn’t be blocked due to finances and we pride ourselves on offering financial assistance and scholarships that can support students through their education.

How long will it take?

42 credit hours, or approximately two years

Where will I take classes?
Atlanta Campus, Online (some courses)

Some classes will be online or hybrid—meaning some days you would meet in the classroom, some days online—but the entire program will not be online.

Application Deadlines View Admissions Requirements

Fall

  • February 15 (priority deadline)
  • March 15 (regular deadline)

Spring

  • October 1 (regular deadline)

The above are standard deadlines. Check our deadlines page for updates and extensions.

Health Management and Policy, MPH

Georgia State's Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Health Management and Policy teaches the administration and management of public, nonprofit and community-based health care organizations. Students learn to formulate and implement health care policy, analyze the distribution of and access to health care services, finance health care services, and evaluate the quality and outcomes of health care services and programs.

The Health Management and Policy Concentration draws upon health administration, health policy, public administration, business, public health law, health ethics and economics.

About the School of Public Health

Located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia State’s School of Public Health provides a practice-based education in a thriving global city, creating leaders who are prepared to advance health equity and address urgent challenges.

Public Health students engage in practicum opportunities throughout greater Atlanta’s vibrant public health community in places such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, local government agencies and international non-governmental organizations.

Learn more about the School of Public Health

Program Highlights

What makes the School of Public Health distinctive?

  • Real-world, practice-based learning experiences
  • Located in a global hub of public health expertise
  • Study abroad and community engagement opportunities
  • Applied practice and career services
  • Faculty with research and practice expertise
  • Mentoring programs
  • A range of accredited degree programs
  • Dedicated to advancing health equity

One of the Most Diverse Programs in the Nation

We have an extraordinarily diverse student body that reflects the diversity of our nation and also includes a significant number of international students who are drawn to Georgia State from more than 40 countries.

  • More than 70% of all students are members of a minority group
  • 6% are from countries outside the U.S.
  • Students represent more than 40 countries
  • More than 95 Fulbright Scholar recipients

Career Outlook

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Common job titles include:

  • Public Health Analyst/Advisor
  • Policy Specialist/Advisor
  • Regulatory Health Project Manager
  • Government Affairs Coordinator
  • Grants Specialist, Research Analyst
  • Health Equity Manager and more

Program Details

Please note that two applications are required for this program:

  • SOPHAS Application
  • SOPHAS Supplemental Admissions Application: Georgia State/CAS-Liaison Programs

Both applications and all supporting documents must be in by the deadline.

Visit the SOPHAS website for application details, SOPHAS Georgia State/CAS-Liaison Programs supplemental application instructions and FAQs.

Application materials include:

  • SOPHAS Application fee – $135
  • Georgia State/CAS-Liaison Fee – $50
  • A resume or curriculum vitae
  • Official transcripts from each college and/or university attended
  • Three professional references
  • A statement of purpose and objectives
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for international applicants

The GRE is no longer a requirement for admission to the MPH program.

Use the HOW TO APPLY button below for a complete list of instructions for the Georgia State application and to get started.

Health management and policy analyzes issues of access, quality and affordability. It also identifies and implements best practices in the administration and management of public, private and non-profit health care organizations. This concentration draws upon a variety of disciplines, including public administration, business, public health law, health ethics and economics.

For complete degree requirements, visit the catalog.

Learn more about the cost of a master’s degree, or use Georgia State’s Cost Calculator to get an idea of the investment required for your path of study. For information on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to determine eligibility, visit the FAFSA tips page.

Georgia State works to ensure affordability and accessibility to all prospective students because we value the investment each student makes in their education. We understand that the path to a student’s future shouldn’t be blocked due to finances and we pride ourselves on offering financial assistance and scholarships that can support students through their education.

Graduates of the Master of Public Health program at Georgia State demonstrate foundational competencies that encompass the following areas:

  • Evidence-based Approaches to Public Health
  • Public Health and Health Care Systems
  • Planning and Management to Promote Health
  • Policy in Public Health
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Systems Thinking
  • Diversity and its Influence on Public Health

For details and information on courses where these foundational competencies are assessed, visit our Foundational Competencies.

Contacts

Office of Academic Assistance
404-413-1452
[email protected]

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