Why Study at the University of Minnesota?

There are many reasons for choosing the University of Minnesota. Here are just a few of the advantages of pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Public Health Administration and Policy at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.

Excellence

Minnesota’s Division of Health Policy and Management is among the best of its kind in the country. The MPH program in Public Health Administration and Policy (PHAP) reflects a unique synergy between policy research and health administration, with an exceptionally strong commitment to preparing health professionals for leadership positions in the public health arena.

Students in the PHAP program learn from faculty members who have distinguished track records in teaching, research, and outreach. The significance of the faculty's work is demonstrated by its impressive list of publications, and its annual procurement of research and evaluation grants from leading government agencies, private and public organizations, and foundations.

Opportunity

PHAP students have unusually rich learning opportunities here. Faculty members involve students in ongoing research and outreach activities, serving as engaged advisors and mentors for students’ own research projects and career development.

Students also benefit from the program’s strong ties to the health care, public policy, and business communities in the Twin Cities, long among the country's most fruitful settings for health services and policy innovation. Students can also consult with members of the Community Leaders Advisory Council for assistance. As a result of these contacts, field placement and career opportunities are abundant.

Community

The PHAP program here is a vibrant learning community of small classes, congenial colleagues, and close interaction between students and faculty. In addition to ongoing interaction in classrooms, advisors’ offices, and on research projects, PHAP students and faculty get together for intellectual and social activities several times per semester to exchange information and discuss curricular and other issues.

Students also benefit from a professionally staffed Student Services Center in the School of Public Health; from the highly individualized assistance of the PHAP program coordinator for assistance with registration, financial aid, and other administrative concerns; and from the School of Public Health Career Services which sponsors a variety of activities to help students plan their futures and make connections with prospective employers.