Health Management and Policy Concentration, MPH

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 and fee
• GSU/CAS Liaison Program application and fee
• 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.