We offer degrees at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral level that prepare students for exciting careers in health administration and public health in the U.S. healthcare system and abroad. In addition, our department houses the Center for Health Policy where faculty, staff, and students actively engage in "research that matters" to the health of Hoosiers and others.
Gives students a foundation in the business of healthcare. Learn how to positively impact the delivery of healthcare.
The MHA prepares individuals for senior management positions in health care organizations. Learn the business and leadership side of health. Make a difference in all facets of healthcare.
Analyze and develop policies that address public health issues and support the strategic management of health services organizations.
Designed for students interested in pursuing careers in research and leadership in the areas of health policy, health services and healthcare management.
Faculty in the department balance the theoretical and practical aspects of health policy and management. Collectively our faculty have expertise in management, policy analysis, economics, finance, healthcare law, nursing, leadership, and informatics. We work collaboratively to identify solutions to complex public health and health administration challenges.
The research arm of the department is the Center for Health Policy (CHP). The CHP has a vibrant research portfolio that is funded by a diverse set of agencies and stakeholders. Our research generally examines one or more aspects of the US healthcare system with the goal of characterizing a problem, testing a solution, or determining ways to improve health, reduce costs, and/or improve quality of care.
Faculty members in the department have active projects funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, various state agencies in Indiana, and numerous other stakeholders.