At a Glance

  • Flexibility
    Part Time | Full Time
  • Delivery Options
    Online | Hybrid
  • Degree
    MPH

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Assume Leadership Positions in the Healthcare Industry

At the local, national and regional level, our healthcare system copes with changes in technology, information systems, financing and management.

As a student in the Master of Public Health (MPH) in Healthcare Management program, you’ll learn the organizational, personnel and financial skills to become an effective and compassionate public health manager. Gain an advanced education in healthcare finance, operations analysis and quality improvement, healthcare economics, quantitative methods in healthcare and healthcare information systems.

The MPH in Healthcare Management can be completed 100% online or in a blended on-campus and online format. International students must complete this program through a mix of on-campus and online courses.

Program Quick Facts

  • Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Not Required
  • Available Online and Hybrid
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid Available
  • STEM-Designated Degree Program

Career Outcomes

You'll be prepared to assume leadership positions in the complex healthcare industry, especially those industries that contribute to the public health of communities and populations.

Toni Laracuente sits at a desk with a computer screen that displays the logo and letters HIMMS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society).

Graduates of the Masters of Public Health (MPH) Healthcare Management program have found exciting and meaningful careers in healthcare institutions, private corporations and public sector and nonprofit organizations. Organizations that have hired our graduates include:

  • Boston Medical Center
  • Partners Health Care
  • Lowell Community Health Center
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • Massachusetts Department of Public Health
  • Vinfen
  • Signify Health
  • Caduceus Healthcare
  • JSS Medical Research
  • SCM Insurance Services
  • Spring Street Exchange
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • United States Department of Veteran Affairs
  • Massachusetts Medical Society
  • The Bridge of Central Massachusetts

Job titles include:

  • Medical Case Manager
  • Health Science Research Specialist
  • Healthcare Data Analyst
  • Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
  • Behavioral Health Care Coordinator
  • Grants Management Specialist
  • Marketing and Research Analyst
  • Cancer Program Coordinator

Curriculum

The Master of Public Health (MPH) in Healthcare Management program is a 42-credit, post-BS program that has been developed to provide a comprehensive public health education to all graduates.

Core Courses

All MPH students will take five core public health courses plus a two-semester, six-credit MPH practicum (21 credits total):

  • Environmental Health
  • Epidemiology & Biostatistics
  • Public Health Policy
  • Leadership & Management in Public Health
  • Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health
  • MPH Practicum
  • Integrated Practical Learning

The MPH Healthcare Management advanced curriculum includes courses that provide skills in healthcare finance, operations analysis and quality improvement, healthcare economics, quantitative methods in healthcare, and healthcare information systems. For more information, view the MPH in Healthcare Management degree pathway.

For a complete list of courses and academic requirements, please visit the MPH in Healthcare Management section of the Academic Catalog.

Admissions & Tuition

Take the next step and apply. Learn more about admission requirements, tuition and funding options.

For information about the application process and requirements, please visit Health Sciences Admission Requirements.

Review Tuition & Fees for online programs.

For more information about government aid, visit the Federal Student Aid website.

For information about applying to the MPH program:
Mary Barrett
Associate Director, GPS Recruitment
Phone: 978-934-1974
Email: Mary_Barrett@uml.edu

For information about program costs, financial aid and registering for classes:
The Solution Center
Phone: 978-934-2000
Email: TheSolutionCenter@uml.edu
The Solution Center website

For information about visas and immigration:
The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO)
Phone: 978-934-2383
Email: ISSO@uml.edu
ISSO website

For general questions about Graduate Studies at UMass Lowell:
Graduate Student Services
Phone: 978-934-2474
Email: Graduate_StudentSuccess@uml.edu
Graduate Student Services website

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I want to leave my mark. I don’t just want to say I went to Lowell: I want to say I was a part of Lowell.
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I want to be at the decision-making table.
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Suparlan Lingga ’17 came to UMass Lowell to further his education in public health. Now he coordinates the Indonesian government’s work with UNICEF to improve child and maternal health, education and safety.

I had a great experience at UMass Lowell, with the knowledge and experience of the students, teachers and staff.
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UMass Lowell's Master of Public Health and BS programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. Visit the CEPH website for more information.