Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management in Philadelphia United States | Temple University

The Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management (MPH-HPM) is a professional degree program focused on preparing public health practitioners with expertise in healthcare policy, administration, and service delivery. The curriculum equips students to analyze the complex balance between population health management, patient care quality, and cost efficiency through a systems-based approach. Students also gain knowledge of health policy development and assessment methods for evaluating policy effects on community health outcomes. Prospective students can select either our traditional campus-based or flexible online program options, which share identical academic requirements and learning objectives while differing in instructional delivery. The on-campus option suits learners seeking face-to-face engagement with faculty and peers, campus resources, and locally arranged fieldwork opportunities in Philadelphia with departmental support. This format offers full-time or part-time enrollment, with primarily in-person evening classes spanning standard 16-week semesters, though some hybrid or online courses may be available. The online alternative caters to working professionals pursuing part-time study, featuring both self-paced learning materials and scheduled virtual sessions through Zoom. Distance learners receive assistance from fieldwork coordinators to secure appropriate placements in their preferred regions.