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.

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.

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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.

Tuition and Admissions

Eligible students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for financial assistance.

Complete the FAFSA

Cost Per Credit: $600
Term Registration Fee: $30

Please see online tuition and fees for more information.

As a graduate student, you may qualify for federal student aid and other need-based scholarships. To be considered for financial assistance, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more at UMass Lowell Graduate Aid.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and certain eligible non-citizens. Please visit Financial Aid if you have questions about your eligibility.

  • Application Fee: $50
  • Statement of Purpose: Outline goals, experience and achievements (maximum 2 pages).
  • Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) for master's and Doctor of Nursing Practice, three (3) for doctoral applicants.
  • Transcripts: You may apply with unofficial transcripts, but if accepted, official transcripts are required. We do not accept opened, photocopied, emailed PDFs or faxed official transcripts.
  • Resume: All programs require a resume except for the following: Doctor of Physical Therapy and all Master of Public Health programs
  • Test Scores: UMass Lowell’s school code is 3911. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are only required for the following programs:
    • Public Health (Doctor of Science)
    • Physical   Therapy (Doctor of Physical Therapy)

All materials must be received before your application is reviewed.  To add supporting documents, please log in to your application and select "Program Materials."

International Applicants

International transcripts must indicate completion of a four-year bachelor’s degree (equivalent of an American bachelor's degree) before an application will be processed. The Office of Graduate Admissions reserves the right to have any application credentials evaluated.  Baccalaureate verification may be obtained for a fee from:

English proficiency is required. If English is not your country’s national language, please submit one of the following scores:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 79+
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5+
  • Duolingo: 115+

For information about applying to the MPH program:
Courtney Bibbo
Associate Director, GPS Recruitment
Phone: 978-934-6937
Email: Courtney_Bibbo@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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