Master of Applied Science in Global Health Planning and Management

Please note: NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR AY21-22 PROGRAM START

 

A part-time, fully online degree program focusing on the design, delivery, management and evaluation of global development and health initiatives.

The program is offered by the Bloomberg School of Public Health and is geared towards students pursuing a future in administration of non-governmental and governmental agencies in global and national health and social development. Learners will gain knowledge and skills in systems strengthening, management information approaches, and the social, cultural and behavioral aspects of global development program planning.

In addition, learners will explore policy development and advocacy, service delivery, procurement and supply management, and situational analysis. View the curriculum.

Advantages of this fully online graduate program:

• Led by renowned experts who are shaping the field through research and application
• Online delivery gives flexibility and accessibility to students around the world
• Competitive price point for tuition

 

What is GLOBAL HEALTH PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT?

The use of specialized frameworks, tools, and strategies help global health leaders to plan, implement, and evaluate changes in health systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). With the Master’s in Global Health Planning and Management, the goal of improving health care for impoverished and underserved communities across the world comes into sharper focus.

Understandings of health systems quality management, collective community health goal organization, policy adoption, and other field-specialized subjects help LMIC healthcare leaders make more informed decisions for the communities they serve.

WHAT CAN THIS DEGREE DO FOR YOU?

Early to mid-career professionals can build on their current knowledge with specialized skills, necessary in fulfilling critical leadership roles within global health advocacy and practice.

CAREERS

Interested in Global Health careers and what you can do with this degree? Check out the careers page.

 

 

OPAL Program Office

• Elizabeth Golub, PhD, MEd
  Director, Online Programs for Applied Learning
  Email: egolub@jhu.edu 
   
• William Brieger, DrPH
  Director, Certificate in Global Health Practice, MAS in Global Health Planning and Management and MAS in Community-based Primary Health Care Programs in Global Health
  Email: wbriege1@jhu.edu  
   

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Students should be aware of additional state-specific information for online programs.

* Total tuition using rates for the 2019-2020 academic year, inclusive of the OPAL Scholarship.