Master in Global Health Policy

Graduates will be able to:

• Map Theoretical Approaches: Articulate and navigate major multidisciplinary debates and schools of thought within the policy sciences.
• Analyze Complex Problems: Critically analyze global health problems using rigorous, multidisciplinary perspectives and appropriate research methods.
• Lead with Equity: Collaborate effectively with policymakers and stakeholders through culturally responsive and equity-oriented activities.
• Communicate Effectively: Utilize strong verbal and written communication skills for policy analysis, evaluation, and public service.
• Apply Ethical Standards: Implement high ethical standards in research design and adaptive policy practice. 

– Applicants seeking admissions to the Master in Global Health Policy should have a bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0) from a recognized university.

– Applicants from diverse academic backgrounds are welcome to apply, with preference given to those with experience in healthcare, public health, or policy-related fields.

– Applicants are required to submit an IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 79 to demonstrate their proficiency in English.

First Year – First Semester

GHP 601 – Foundations of Global Health Policy – 3 Credit Hours
GHP 602 – Global Health Economics & Financing – 3 Credit Hours
GHP 609 – Research Methods – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

GHP 603 – Health Systems in the Global South – 3 Credit Hours
GHP 604 – Data, AI and Methods in Contemporary Health Policy – 3 Credit Hours
Elective Course I – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

GHP 605 – Health Policy in Crises & Emergency Settings – 3 Credit Hours
GHP 606 – Global Health Advocacy, Diplomacy and Leadership – 3 Credit Hours
Elective Course II – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester (Capstone Option)

GHP 607 – Designing & Implementing Health Policy – 3 Credit Hours
GHP 608 – Global Health and Ecological Resilience – 3 Credit Hours
Capstone Project – 6 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester (Thesis Option)

Elective Course III – 3 Credit Hours
Thesis – 9 Credit Hours

Optional Elective Pool

PEV 606 – Foundations of Evaluation – 3 Credit Hours
PEV 661 – Benefit-Cost Analysis for Program Evaluation – 3 Credit Hours
PPO 602 – Ethics, Law, and Public Policy – 3 Credit Hours
PPO 621 – Economics for Public Policy – 3 Credit Hours