Health Systems Administration & Policy
Offered at IU South Bend by Graduate School
About
The Master of Public Affairs promotes a course of study that exposes students to the study of public policy and affairs that integrates professional management skills with the analysis of contemporary political, economic, and social issues. Understanding the political, economic, and social context in which public sector and nonprofit enterprises operate is emphasized in the program's curriculum as well as a commitment to building management skills and applications to policymaking. The MPA degree provides a foundation for equipping managers to excel in their jobs and to become leaders in their workplaces and communities.
The MPA in Health Administration and Policy is specifically designed to train students as leaders and managers in health-focused organizations in government, hospital, and nonprofit settings. Coursework in this concentration focuses on government health policy, legal aspects of health care, managing health-focused organizations, and the role of nonprofits in delivering healthcare services to populations.
The Master of Public Affairs degree program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).