Health Management & Policy (Public Health, M.P.H.)

About this Program

Old Dominion University offers Master of Public Health with a concentration in Health Management & Policy. The Master's of Public Health (MPH) is designed to prepare students for entry and/or advancement in public health careers. The program provides students with an understanding of the public health sciences and with knowledge and skills that can be utilized in healthcare management, population-based research, and the community practice of public health. The MPH is designed for students with a bachelor’s degree from all academic disciplines within and outside of the health disciplines. The graduates of the program will be ready to serve as invaluable professionals and leaders in the realm of public health.

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Program Highlights

Interprofessional Collaboration
Hands-On, Community-Based Learning
Flexible, Career-Focused Education
Commitment to Community Impact

Featured Courses

MPHO 721

Healthcare Strategy

This course is designed to help students learn about essential aspects of strategic planning and strategic management…

MPHO 727

Organizational Management

This course examines issues and principles in the management of individuals, groups and organizations. Topics includes…

MPHO 736

Conflict Analysis and Negotiations

This course will provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in the theory of conflict analysis and resolution…

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Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Master of Public Health at ODU?

Students entering the Master of Public Health program in Master of Public Health should meet the minimum university requirements for Graduate Admission.

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Careers

Check out these ideas from ODU's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

$111,680 Median Salary

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Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ODU tuition and fees page.

Virginia Resident

$510 / Cost Per-Credit

Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States

$662 / Cost Per-Credit

Non-Resident

$1,361 / Cost Per-Credit

Ways to Fund Your Degree

There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Old Dominion University, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.