MPH with Health Policy & Management Emphasis/Concentration

Program Highlights

The MPH in Health Policy at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of how federal, state, and local policies shape the U.S. health-care system. Students engage in core public health courses and a concentrated set of courses in fields such as vulnerable populations or health outcomes.

Key skills developed include understanding the U.S. health-care system, basic health economics, financing, and policy advocacy and analysis.

Delivery Modes

The program is offered on-campus and is structured for full-time study. (Note: An Online Part-Time MPH is available as a separate program).

Curriculum Overview

The MPH in Health Policy requires 42 credit hours. The curriculum includes core public health courses, specialized courses in health policy, a 200-400 hour Applied Practice Experience (APE), and an Integrative Learning Experience (ILE), typically a capstone project. The APE provides practical experience in settings such as advocacy groups, healthcare organizations, health departments, or federal agencies.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must apply through the SOPHAS application portal. Required materials include:

• College transcripts

• Two letters of recommendation

• Personal statement

• Resume

The average GPA of admitted students is 3.32. Submission of GRE scores is optional for Fall 2025 admission. Applicants should possess strong quantitative skills. Applications are reviewed holistically. The average cohort size is 45 students.

Career & Practical Experience

Graduates are well-qualified for health policy and management positions in the private health-care industry, non-profit sector, government, and as part of research teams in academia. The Applied Practice Experience (APE) offers opportunities in diverse settings such as advocacy groups, medical care delivery organizations, municipal and state health departments, and federal agencies like the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.