Housed within the Arnold School of Public Health, the Department of Health Services and Policy Management offers two master's degrees and one doctorate. These programs provide focused educational offerings for successful careers in different types of health care organizations.

Our master's in public health program prepares students for management in public agencies and nongovernmental organizations. The master in health administration prepares students to become effective managers in a changing market environment. Both of our master's programs integrate classroom learning with real-world practical training by placing students in internships or graduate assistantships with local health care organizations. Finally, our doctoral program prepares researchers, policymakers and teachers of the future.

Expand allM Master of Health Administration in Health Services Policy and Management
The Master of Health Administration degree (58 credit hours) provides training in management, accounting, finance, epidemiology, quantitative methods, evaluation and planning, information systems, health law, human resources and decision making for health service organizations.

Graduate Director: Bankole Olatosi, olatosi@mailbox.sc.edu
Program Contact: Tim Durden, 803-777-0047, durdenta@mailbox.sc.edu

Application information for this degree is available through The Graduate School.

M Master of Public Health in Health Services Policy and Management
The Master of Public Health degree (48 credit hours) provides training in health economics, public finance, organizational behavior, health policy and politics, community assessment, building partnerships, information systems, planning and human resources as applied to the public sector as well as a foundation in basic public health concepts.

Graduate Director: Kelli Kenison, kenison@mailbox.sc.edu
Program Contact: Tim Durden, 803-777-0047, durdenta@mailbox.sc.edu

Application information for this degree is available through The Graduate School.

M Master of Health Administration Professional Format in Health Services Policy and Management
The Master of Health Administration Professional Format program allows working health care professionals to obtain an advanced degree in health care administration without interrupting full-time careers.