Master of Public Health (Health Policy, Economics and Finance)

Description

Summary of the Programme

The Master of Public Health in Health Policy, Economics and Finance (MPH-HPEF) provides students with the skills to contribute to advancing the health of populations by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of public health services in government and non-governmental health organisations. This two-year programme integrates a strong foundation of healthcare management, policy analysis, health economics and healthcare financing with a set of social values rooted in the discipline of public health. The programme offers a broad, general public health care management and policy curriculum that addresses critical issues facing the health care system through coursework, a research dissertation, and a field practicum component. The students also develop expertise in policy analysis, planning and evaluation and performance improvement. Today, effective public healthcare delivery calls for evidence-based policymaking and requires competence in health economics, financing of health care and designing and managing healthcare institutions. The innovative MPHHPEF programme was designed and developed in response to tackle and strengthen institutional capacity and human resources development in India and South Asia. At the initial stage, the programme was developed in collaboration with the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), which has an international focus and teaching covers literature from across the globe with a specific focus on South Asia. The MPH in Health Policy, Economics and Finance programme equips future health care managers and administrators with skills and competencies that prepare the students for leadership positions in the national and international health care system.

The health policy and management programme emphasises critical issues in health care policy formulation and implementation, proficiency to lead and manage health systems, and development of analytical skills and programmes in the health and social care sectors. Moreover, the strong research component embodied in the curriculum of MPH (HPEF) equips graduates to undertake cutting-edge research in public health and prepares them for higher studies, as well as research-focused careers in the field.

The MPH-HPEF programme is a two-year, four-semester intensive programme consisting of theory courses, one internship, an 18-week field practicum and a research dissertation. The combination of a strong taught component and extensive mentored fieldwork enables learners to develop a sound knowledge base and professional skills. The degree is awarded after the successful completion of all academic requirements of the programme, but there is a provision to complete the said degree within a maximum period of 5 years from the date of registration. The skills developed are multidisciplinary and include critical policy analysis, preparation of policy briefs and programme strategies, analysis of health care financing, economic evaluation, and health care planning.

The graduates find employment in various sectors, including government public health departments, national and state health systems resource centres, public and private think tanks, Indian Council of Medical Research, international health agencies, health management organisations, and health care consultancies.

Programme Objectives

The purpose of the programme is to broaden understanding of policy issues, develop critical analysis of issues within health policy, economics, and financing, and enable students to devise appropriate health policy responses.

Programme Outcomes

By the end of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a diverse range of global and national health policies, including current and emerging trends and also of disciplines relevant to the study of health policy and financing;
• Apply their knowledge and skills using a multidisciplinary approach to formulate, implement and evaluate health policies and plans through the application of basic health policy and economic principles.
• Develop skills required for generating the critical evidence for policy decisions and to convert these into policy briefs applicable to the respective areas of work.

These would form the core competency areas in this programme. The programme will also provide extensive opportunity for field-based learning.

Distribution of Credit Hours:

Semesterwise Courses:

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

 Note:

1. The list indicating the total number of credits, list of CBCS/ Swayam courses and semester-wise listing of courses is provisional and may undergo some changes.
2. For field practicum (FP), students could be placed in any organization across the country, and they would have to make arrangements for travel and accommodation. The selection of organization/s for FP placement will be decided by the faculty guide/coordinators.
3. Value-added courses (0 credit) will be compulsory at the end of Semesters I and III (30 hours each or 60 hours total).
4. Exit option is available at the end of Year I

Note:The curriculum structure is tentative and subject to change.

Fee Structure:

 *Institute reserves the rights to revise the Fees Structure of programme if necessary.

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