Health Administration
The Master of Public Health in Health Administration is a two year full time on campus program designed for students seeking advanced skills in healthcare management, policy, and leadership. The curriculum combines healthcare systems, organizational management, health policy analysis, and public health principles to provide a comprehensive understanding of the operational, financial, and strategic challenges in healthcare organizations. Through this program, students develop leadership skills, policy analysis expertise, financial management competencies, and organizational assessment abilities, preparing them to oversee healthcare operations, implement effective policies, and improve the quality and efficiency of health services.
This program offers a practical and experiential learning environment where lectures, case studies, workshops, and applied projects allow students to engage with real world healthcare challenges. Students refine strategic planning abilities, healthcare quality assessment techniques, resource management skills, and data driven decision making through collaborative exercises and research projects. Graduates are prepared to work in hospitals, public health agencies, healthcare consulting firms, nonprofit health organizations, and government institutions, equipping them to lead healthcare initiatives, optimize organizational performance, and contribute to policy development and patient centered care.
Key information
Key Facts
- Program Title: Health Administration
- Degree Type: Master of Public Health
- Duration: 2 years
- Mode of Study: Full-time, On Campus
- Application Deadline: 17 February 2026
- Location: Columbia University, United States
- Field of Study: Health Administration
- Language of Instruction: English
Program Structure
Semester 1 – Foundations of Health Administration
• Introduction to Health Administration
• Healthcare Systems and Policy
• Organizational Behavior in Health Services
• Research Methods in Public Health
Semester 2 – Management and Leadership in Healthcare
• Strategic Planning and Financial Management
• Health Policy Analysis
• Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
• Seminar in Health Leadership
Semester 3 – Applied Health Administration Projects
• Healthcare Program Evaluation
• Human Resource Management in Health Organizations
• Applied Project in Health Administration
• Elective Modules in Public Health or Management
Semester 4 – Master’s Thesis and Capstone Project
• Independent Research / Thesis
• Data Analysis and Policy Evaluation
• Presentation & Professional Portfolio Development
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program are prepared for careers in healthcare administration, hospital management, health policy analysis, and healthcare consulting. Career paths include health services manager, policy analyst, hospital administrator, healthcare consultant, and public health program coordinator. Graduates are equipped to oversee healthcare operations, implement evidence based policies, manage resources efficiently, and lead teams effectively. The program also prepares learners for leadership roles in hospitals, public health agencies, nonprofit organizations, and consulting firms, enabling them to improve healthcare delivery, enhance organizational performance, and contribute to public health initiatives.
Why Choose This Program
Students choose this program because it combines healthcare management, public health policy, leadership development, and applied administration projects within a two year intensive framework. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application, allowing learners to acquire the skills and confidence necessary to lead complex healthcare organizations, manage resources strategically, and drive organizational improvements. Graduates gain the expertise, analytical abilities, and practical experience to pursue impactful careers in health administration, policy development, and public health leadership.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact the admissions office at:
Phone: +1 212 854 1754
Email: admissions@columbia.edu
Address: University of Columbia, Admissions Office, New York, NY, United States
