The customized Master of Science in Public Health Management and Administration program at PCOM is designed to enhance leadership skills that are critically important in the evolving landscape of public health.
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If you're a professional looking to enter the field of public health management, this
program is designed for you. Students are engaged in learning that focuses on leadership,
administration and the challenges and opportunities inherent in public health practice
today. Graduates of the program will emerge with a better understanding of how to successfully
manage change in the fast-moving arena of public health organizations.
The program's action learning orientation develops leaders who have an understanding of public health management systems and ideology; embrace collaboration to achieve desired results; have the ability to lead organizational change; and engage in reflective practice to continually develop and enhance their performance as practitioner-scholars.
The PHMA program teaches learners to take a "whole-systems" approach to public health
management and administration, including applied principles of innovation and styles
of inquiry, data collection and use, and evidence-based practice to inform decision-making.
Intentionally designed as a cohort-based learning experience for the working professional,
the program prepares learners to better understand organizations as dynamic systems.
Program competencies include:
PCOM offers the following program options:
This program is a collaboration between PCOM and the nonprofit Public Health Management Corporation. Taught by renowned faculty, including those from PCOM and PHMC, classes are conveniently offered on weekends at PHMC's office facilities located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia.
Ideal participants for this program are aspiring leaders who want to:
Visit our admissions section to learn about the application process and requirements for our MS and certificate programs or contact an admissions specialist at admissions@pcom.edu.
PCOM is committed to helping students maximize funding sources and minimize student debt. Visit our Office of Financial Aid section to learn about cost of attendance, types of aid available and how to apply for financial aid.
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Rachel Cuffeld, MBA
Programs Coordinator
Phone: 215-871-6533 | Fax: 215-871-6458
Email: pcomleadershipprograms@pcom.edu
The program is designed to fit into the schedule of a busy professional, with courses taught conveniently on weekends.
