Master’s in Health Policy and Management Online
Lead Healthcare Innovations
Our career-relevant, online Master of Public Health in Health Policy & Management is a distance education program designed for two groups of students: professionals aiming to advance public health solutions by learning to navigate health systems, influence policies, and manage healthcare delivery with expertise and vision and recent college graduates or those with a limited background in health policy and management who want a credential to break into the career field.
Graduates of the online MPH Health Policy & Management degree program are prepared to serve in high-impact areas to solve health-related problems in a number of settings, particularly those who want to affect policy and/or manage the organizations that affect policy or deliver public health services.
Austin Parkes
Class of 2025“It was through many years of exploration in college that I eventually found that very, very specific calling to effect change to leverage my leadership skills and my passion for health disparity, for solving complex economic problems in health systems, capacity strengthening and I found that here at the School of Public Health."
Degree and Course Details
Degree Details
The Master's in Public Health Health Policy and Management online is a 45-credit-hour program with a flexible curriculum. Graduates of this program complete courses such as health policy and politics, health care financial management, strategic planning, health economics, and health law and ethics, which prepare them to identify and lead healthcare innovations to improve the quality and efficiency of health services.
For curriculum details, see here.
Admissions Dates and Deadlines
Dates and Deadlines
The Distance Education Master of Public Health programs admit for Fall and Spring terms only. See the application deadlines below per enrollment term.
| Entering Semester | Application Open Date | Application Deadline | Mandatory Orientation* | First Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | October 15, 2025 | July 1, 2026 | TBD (August 10–14, 2026) | August 24, 2026 |
| * All new graduate students must attend a mandatory SPH orientation session, which will be held online. More information will be shared via email. | ||||
| ^ Dates will be determined upon release of the official 2026–2027 academic calendar. | ||||
Admission Requirements
To be eligible to apply to the online Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management program, applicants must:
- be a United States citizen or U.S. permanent resident
- hold a U.S. bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university prior to the start of the program.
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Career Advancement
Our in-house Career Services Office is here to assist students in the realization of their public health career potential and goals. We offer comprehensive career and professional development tools and strategies to maximize the success of your efforts.
National Recognition
The Office of Public Health Practice serves as a vital bridge between academic learning and real-world application. By supporting both students and community partners, the office ensures that the next generation of public health practitioners can translate their knowledge and skills into impactful work.
Applied Practical Experience (APEX)
The Office of Public Health Practice serves as a vital bridge between academic learning and real-world application. By supporting both students and community partners, the office ensures that the next generation of public health practitioners can translate their knowledge and skills into impactful work.
Aggie Network
The Association of Former Students supports Texas A&M University graduates by providing Online tools such as HireAggies, CareerShift and CareerBeam. Texas A&M also hosts several career fairs and workshops designed exclusively for Aggies!
Research Opportunities
Our researchers use interdisciplinary inquiry to answer complex problems in community and rural health, health policy and delivery, ergonomics, global and border health, informatics, environmental health, population health and aging, program evaluation, environmental toxins, research methodology and disaster preparedness and response.
World-Class Faculty
Our faculty represent some of the top minds in the field and are well-known throughout the international academic community and global industry. Just as importantly, our focus is on you, the student. Our mission is to develop computer scientists for leadership positions in industry, government, and academia.
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Whether your passion lies in shaping policy, protecting communities, or solving health crises, these programs will prepare you to make a difference locally and globally.
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