Online Part-Time MPH in Health Care Management

Rollins offers a completely online flexible part-time MPH in Health Care Management. Our part-time MPH program is designed for professionals and students who want to learn at their own pace whether working internationally or domestically.  

The online part-time MPH program allows you to earn your MPH from a top school of public health on a schedule that meets your needs—and from anywhere in the world. 

Program Overview

Students in the online part-time MPH program in health care management at Rollins are working toward building a leadership career for the delivery of health-care services.

Outcomes

• All students gain a broad set of practical skills and understanding suitable for success as health care leaders and managers, including in accounting, marketing, human resources management, and strategic and operations management. 
• Graduates of the MPH program are well positioned for leadership and health care management positions in various employer settings, such as hospitals, health care agencies, consulting, and research firms.  

Program Structure

• Part-time programs are structured around 5-6 credit hours per semester with a total of 42 credit hours to complete the degree.  
• Our structure allows flexibility to increase or decrease the number of credits you take each semester to accommodate your schedule and still complete the degree within the required timeframe.

Admissions Requirements

• No GRE required 
• SOPHAS Application 
• College Transcripts 
• Two Letters of Recommendation 
• Personal Statement
• Resume

Curriculum

The online part-time MPH in Health Care Management curriculum requires a total of 42 credit hours, including:

• The completion of a capstone course (HPM 550) and course project 
• 200 hours working in an Applied Practice Experience (APE) 

Capstone Project 

Capstone projects allow students to explore a topic of interest in depth—possibly expanding a course project or applied practice experience into new dimensions—to increase practical skills and experience, sharpen presentation skills, gain peer feedback, and increase career development.  

APE 

An Applied Practice Experience (APE) is a unique opportunity for graduate students to integrate and apply practical skills and training learned through course work and prior experiences in a professional public health environment.  

• APEs may be completed in your current work setting in cases when you are able to expand your current work responsibilities to fit the APE requirements (program approval required).  
• All RSPH graduate students are required to complete an APE of at least 200 work hours in a public health agency, institution, or community under the supervision of site supervisor and the guidance of the Department.  
• Although there are no credits associated with the APE requirement, the completion of the requirement is noted on the student’s transcript. 

Full Curriculum 

Explore the complete Health Care Management online part-time program course schedule and offerings. 

How to Apply

• Gather the admissions requirements listed above 
• Create a SOPHAS account 
• Apply and submit all materials through SOPHAS 
• Contact SPHAdmissions@emory.edu if you have any questions