MPH with Health Management Emphasis/Concentration

Program Highlights & Accreditation

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) offers a Health Management and Policy track. This track is designed for students aiming to address complex issues within the dynamic healthcare sector, focusing on challenges related to cost, access, and quality. Students will develop competencies in management, policy analysis, and finance.

The EVMS MPH program, including this track, is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) .

Delivery Modes

The program caters to working professionals with classes taught both online and on-campus during the evenings. Students can pursue the program full-time, typically completing it in two years, or on a part-time basis, with a requirement to complete the degree within six years of their start date.

Curriculum Overview

The Health Management and Policy track requires a total of 43 credit hours. The curriculum is structured across three terms per year (fall, spring, summer). Core coursework covers foundational public health disciplines such as epidemiology, biostatistics, social and behavioral sciences, environmental health, and public health administration, along with specialized courses in healthcare strategy, finance, policy, and organizational management. The program includes elective options and culminates in a 3-credit Community Practicum (MPH 750), providing practical field experience.

Admissions Requirements

While there are no specific prerequisite courses required for admission to the Health Management and Policy Track, introductory courses in accounting, finance, macroeconomics, and business finance are recommended as they may provide useful preparation for the track's coursework.

Career & Practical Experience

Graduates are prepared for administrative opportunities in diverse settings, including hospitals, ambulatory care clinics, home-health agencies, insurance companies, managed care organizations, government agencies, consulting firms, professional organizations, and international agencies. The program incorporates a Community Practicum to provide students with hands-on experience in a public health setting.