Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health and Policy Management

In the Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Policy and Management at Temple University’s College of Public Health, you will develop competencies that are integral to the assessment, development, design, implementation, leadership and management of public health-related programs and initiatives. You will also learn to formulate governmental and organizational policies designed to improve population health and the patient experience of care and reduce the per capita cost of healthcare.

Effective, evidence-based health policy is essential to the well-being of people around the world. Health policies typically involve subsets of public policies that should, but do not always, serve the interests of the public. Such policies may be affected by the distribution of resources and services and influences, political or otherwise.

Students in this master’s degree program may pursue transdisciplinary coursework and cross-cultural research across multiple departments in the College of Public Health, as well as in Temple University’s professional schools, including the Beasley School of Law, the Fox School of Business, and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine.

Graduates of the MPH in Health Policy and Management program are prepared to assume positions of leadership in a variety of health services organizations and settings. Our graduates pursue careers in organizational administration, health policy analysis, and healthcare research, among others.

What sets apart our MPH in Health Policy and Management?

• Unparalleled flexibility: The MPH program maximizes flexibility for working professionals. You can complete the program on campus or online, on a full- or part-time basis.
• Gain real-world experience: Through the program’s culminating fieldwork experience, students apply their classroom learning to real-world scenarios in health services or public health organizational settings that prepare them to advance their careers.
• Learn from renowned faculty: Our faculty are experts in emergency management, health policy analysis, healthcare organization leadership, patient experience and quality of care, population health, and primary and long-term care.

STEM Designation

This program is STEM-designated and may help students qualify for a STEM OPT Extension (a two-year extension of post-completion OPT for students who earned a STEM degree in the U.S.).

The College of Public Health is preparing the next generation of researchers, practitioners, and clinicians to solve health’s complexities for a better tomorrow. Our thriving and diverse community is guided by a commitment to social justice and the belief that health is a human right.

Diversity and Inclusion

The College of Public Health’s diversity committee works to support policies and procedures that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace the differences, values, and unique qualities of every individual. We are committed to building a diverse educational community founded on respect, open-mindedness, and appreciation of others. We understand that diversity is expressed in myriad forms, including—but not limited to—race and ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, language, culture, national origin, religious commitments, age, disability status, and political perspectives.

Our policies, practices, and programs treat everyone equally, respectfully, and impartially. They exemplify our commitment to civility, non-discrimination, and pluralism, encouraging dialogue that builds meaningful and collaborative relationships throughout our academic, service, and research programs.

We promote a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment in which to work, learn and grow. We are committed to pursuing deliberate efforts to make our college a place where differences are welcomed and celebrated.

Our diverse learning environment

As a student in the College of Public Health, you will explore diversity, cultural competence, and health disparities within your coursework, and you will have the added benefit of learning and living with students, faculty, and staff who are similar yet different from you, thanks to the diversity that exists within our college. Temple University and the College of Public Health are known for the diversity within our student body.

Studying in our diverse environment will allow you to explore your own values and how they influence your thoughts and behaviors. It will also prepare you to more effectively work in the health and human services fields because you will value the uniqueness of each client and group that you serve.

Embrace this unique aspect of your Temple education by participating in one of the many service learning opportunities sponsored by the Office for Clinical Practice and Field Education.