Public Policy and Global Health Leadership

Wagner's MPA MPH dual-degree program with NYU's Master of Public Health Program in Global Health Leadership combines public service and public health in a global focus. The dual degree curriculum prepares students for leadership roles in community healthcare settings, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations in the United States and across the world.

Students in the program enroll full-time, taking courses within the MPA (44 credits) and MPH program (42 credits) concurrently and completing the dual-degree program in three years. Students chose a specialization area within NYU Wagner's Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy program, or the Health Policy and Management program, and concentrate in Global Health Leadership within the MPH curriculum.

Advisement

An important aspect of the dual-degree academic experience is the extensive, tailored, and coordinated advisement support from both schools. Students will work with advisors from both schools to carefully choose coursework that takes into consideration their unique academic and professional goals. The many sources of advisement that each school has to offer includes faculty advisors, offices of career services, program administrators, and peer advisors. 

Students leave the dual-degree program well supported and equipped with the frameworks and analytical skills that will serve them well in the complex and changing intersection of sectors and roles their careers may span.

Beyond the Classroom
Cross-Professional Series (XPS)

Open Society Institute's president, Aryeh Neier introduced by Dean Ellen Schall

This speaker series offers students in Wagner's Executive and Professional Dual-Degree programs a unique opportunity to hear from leaders in fields and careers that span the sectors. The series is an intimate seminar-style experience with an accompanying reception where students are able to maximize opportunities to engage with colleagues across disciplines, and to enhance those important connections.

Admissions

Applicants are required to apply to NYU Wagner and NYU's Master of Public Health Program in Global Health Leadership separately. Once admitted to both, a student will qualify for the dual-degree program.

All applicants to the MPH Global Health Leadership concentration must possess a prior graduate or professional degree of at least U.S. Master's level or above.  The only exception is for applicants to a dual-degree program, who may apply holding a bachelor's degree.

Scholarships

Pursuing a graduate dual-degree is an investment in the future and a serious commitment of time and money. All dual-degree applicants are eligible to apply for scholarships and funding.

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MPA-Global MPH Curriculum

Students may choose to alter the sequencing suggested after consulting with their program administrators. Students select Wagner elective courses from any specialization or program as long as prerequisites are satisfied.

Sample Schedule

Key: GU = MPH Course; GP = Wagner Course
Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
FALL YEAR I (14 credits) (Registration residency: Wagner*)
GPH-GU 2995 Biostatistics I 3.0
GPH-GU 2110 Global Health Policy & Mgmt 3.0
CORE-GP 1018 Microeconomics (and discussion) 4.0
CORE-GP 1022 Intro to Public Policy 4.0
GPH-GU 2171 Global Health Informatics I 0.0
SPRING YEAR I (17 credits) (Registration residency: Wagner*)
GPH-GU 2996 Biostatistics II 3.0
GPH-GU 2160 Qualitative and Field Methods 3.0
GPH-GU 2106 Introduction to Epidemiology 3.0
GPH-GU 2106 Epidemiology Lab 0.0
GPH-GU 2172 Global Health Informatics II 0.0
CORE-GP 1021 Financial Management (and discussion) 4.0
CORE-GP 1020 Managing Public Service Organizations (and discussion) 4.0
FALL YEAR 2 (17 credits) (Registration residency: MPH)
GPH-GU 2120 Integrative Seminar: Foundations of Global Public Health 1.5
GPH-GU 2140 Global Issues in Social & Behavioral Health 3.0
GPH-GU 2130 Ethical Issues & Decision Making in Global Health 1.5
GPH-GU MPH Concentration Course  3.0
XXX-GP MPA Specialization Course  4.0
XXX-GP MPA Specialization Course  4.0
SPRING YEAR 2 (14 credits) (Registration residency: MPH)
GPH-GU 2153 Global Environmental Health 3.0
GPH-GU MPH Concentration Course  3.0
XXXX-GP MPA Specialization Course  4.0
XXXX-GP MPA Specialization Course  4.0
FALL YEAR 3 (13.5) (Registration residency: MPH)
GPH-GU 2610 Internship in Global Public Health 3.0
GPH-GU 2123 Integrative Seminar: The Practice of Global Health I 1.5
GPH-GU MPH Concentration Course  3.0
XXXX-GP MPA Specialization Course  4.0
CAP-GP Capstone: Advanced Project I 2.0
SPRING YEAR 3 (10.5) (Registration residency: Wagner)
GPH-GU 2124 Integrative Seminar: The Practice of Global Health II 1.5
GPH-GU MPH Concentration Course  3.0
XXXX-GP MPA Elective Course 4.0
CAP-GP Capstone: Advanced Project II 2.0

*Registration residency requires 32 credit hours to be completed at Wagner.