Master of Public Health Online (OMPH), Executive Health Management Program Information

Program Description

The Master of Public Health Online (OMPH) Program Executive Health Management concentration is designed to provide rigorous public health training for practicing health service professionals who are interested in advancing in health management positions. The online format provides the flexibility to complete the degree requirements in an accelerated manner while meeting competing career and personal demands. 

Program Objectives

The objective of the OMPH degree with an executive health management concentration is to deliver a curriculum designed to provide the requisite foundational knowledge and competencies as specified by the Council for Education in Public Health (CEPH). In addition to foundational knowledge and competencies, the curriculum for the concentration in Executive Health Management requires course work aimed at developing knowledge and competencies in health information management, financial management in health services organizations, and emergency management.

General Requirements

Candidates for the Online Master of Public Health (MPH) degree must complete a minimum of forty two (42) academic credit hours, including 36 hours of coursework and 6 credit hours allocated for the completion of an applied practice expreience and a graduate capstone project.   The accelerated online degree curriculum plan includes three full semesters and one summer semester. The program takes less than 18 months to complete from August of the enrollment year to December of the next year.  

Admission

To be eligible for admission to the Online MPH Program, an applicant must: 

• Have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. 

• Possess a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on previous baccalaureate degree coursework and any masters level courses completed

• Submit an application for admission to the School of Graduate Studies.  All required documents must be submitted as directed by the School of Graduate Studies prior to program review and admission decision.  

• Provide official transcripts of all post-secondary studies and documentation of previous academic achievement, and professional accomplishments. 

• Submit a professional curriculum vitae or resume evidencing health-related work experience. 

• Prepare and submit a statement of Interest explaining why the applicant wishes to enroll in the program and plans to make use of their degree. The statement of interest should be between 300- 500 words.

• Use the application system to arrange for three letters of recommendation to be placed with the application. These letters must be from practicing public health professionals or faculty members of institutions previously attended who are acquainted with the applicant’s ability for graduate study or from employment supervisors where applicable. 

• Have at least three (3) years of work-related experience (public health/ allied health field is preferred). 

• Complete an interview with the program Admissions Committee.

Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements and submitting all the required documents does not guarantee that an offer of admission will be made to the applicant.  The decision of the Program Admissions Committee involves a review and analysis of all the elements of the application as well as the availability of positions in the program.  The committee then recommends to the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies that an offer of admission should be made based on that review.

Applying Previously Earned Credits

Six credits can be accepted towards the minimum degree credit requirement.   These credits cannot have been used towards a previous degree nor have a grade of B- or lower.  This evaluation takes place after admission into the Program and must be approved by the School of Graduate Studies. The core courses must be taken at Morgan except where permission of the Program Director has been granted.

Public Health Practicum and Capstone

Online MPH students complete a combined Practicum and Capstone Project:  The Capstone project is an opportunity to address a health services organizational issue and demonstrate the expected competencies for a professional in health management positions.

Program Course Requirements

MPH Public Health – Online Executive Health Management Concentration 42 Credits

Suggested Curriculum Sequence

• Master of Public Health Online (OMPH), Executive Health Management Curriculum Sequence