Department of Health Services Management

The Department of Health Services Management works to improve the health of populations by preparing students for administrative and leadership positions in public health systems.   Coursework encompasses public health services and policy as well as management concepts and techniques. 

Department researchers focus on improving the quality, availability, and effectiveness of public health and health care systems. Investigations aim to identify and address threats to population health in communities, nationally, and internationally.

Graduates have pursued careers in a variety of settings including government agencies, health systems, non-governmental organizations, and academia.  Clinicians and other health professionals concentrating in health services management have assumed positions of leadership in both public and private sector health care.