Health Management and Policy
Health Management and Policy (HMP) is one of the fastest growing and exciting fields in our country today. The HMP program at Oregon State University is appropriate for those who want to manage clinics and health programs in a wide range of institutions, both public and private. The degree also prepares students for public and private sector careers in public health policy, planning, and advocacy. In addition, a degree in Health Management and Policy is appropriate for those who plan to manage or direct programs in international health agencies. The curriculum provides students with the necessary skills for contemporary health management practice and policy analysis. Our graduates find ready employment in federal and state agencies, in the long-term care industry,in the analysis of public health policies and as managers of hospitals, clinics, HMOs and health departments.
Our program focuses attention in areas including:
- Alternative Models for Health Care Reimbursement
- Financial Management Methods for Health Care Organizations
- Management of Organizational Change
- Policy Implications of Federal and State Health Care Initiatives
- Systems Approaches to Health Management Practice
Bachelor Program
(full certification by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration)
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health
Doctoral Program
- PhD in Public Health with a concentration in Health Management and Policy
If you have specific questions about our graduate programs please contact Dr. Anna Harding - Graduate Coordinator.