
New York University · NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
Master of Public Administration (MPA) — Health Policy & Management, Health Services Management Specialization
Awarded degree: Master of Public Administration — Health Policy & Management — Health Services Management Specialization
Overview
A 45-credit MPA in Health Policy & Management taken full- or part-time in New York City, with Fall or Spring start; the Health Services Management specialization covers healthcare strategy, quality, human resources and financial management, and all students complete a year-long client capstone.
- Official program name
- Master of Public Administration (MPA) — Health Policy & Management, Health Services Management Specialization
- Awarded degree
- Master of Public AdministrationSource: wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Program classification
- Other degree with a healthcare administration concentrationNamed option: Health Policy & Management — Health Services Management SpecializationAnother degree (public administration, health sciences, business, management…) with an officially named healthcare administration or management concentration. The awarded degree is the other field.
- Pathway
- Standard pathway
- School
- Source: wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Location
- New York, NY
- Required credits
- 45 creditsSource: wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Duration
- As little as two years full-time (Fall start); part-time typically three to four years (full-time students who begin in the Fall)A minimum under the stated conditions, not a typical length.Source: wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Start terms
- Fall, SpringSource: wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
Health Finance and Health Policy Analysis are the other HPAM specializations; only Health Services Management is named as CAHME-accredited.
Why this program is listed
MPA in Health Policy & Management with an officially named Health Services Management specialization.
Source: wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list healthcare administration bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees — dedicated and joint degrees, and (separately labelled) MBA, MPH and other degrees with an officially named healthcare administration pathway. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Academic delivery
- On campusClasses meet in person on campus.Classes meet in person on campus.Source: wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Campus attendance
- Regular campus attendance
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Full-time or Part-timeSource: wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Administrative residency, internship and practical experience
Applied capstone project Required
Year-long consulting or research capstone for a client organization
- Published hours:
- Not published
- Placement:
- Placement arrangement not stated
- Near the student's home:
- Not stated
Practical requirement Required
Professional Experience Requirement: all MPA students must graduate with professional experience related to their degree program
- Published hours:
- Not published
- Placement:
- Placement arrangement not stated
- Near the student's home:
- Not stated
- Waiver:
- Students with two years of full-time, degree-relevant experience do not participate in the Professional Experience Requirement
Curriculum
Curriculum details: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Admissions
- Work experience
- RecommendedTwo years of relevant professional experience preferred but not requiredSource: wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required2 letters — Two essays, resume, two letters of recommendation, transcriptsSource: wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Application fee
- Required$85 — $85 application feeSource: wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- OptionalStandardized test scores optionalSource: wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Upcoming
Scholarship deadline
November 15, 2026 · for Fall 2027 · ET
Source: wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 - Upcoming
Priority deadline
December 1, 2026 · for Fall 2027 · ET
Source: wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 - Year not printed
Application deadline
October 12 (final deadline for international applicants; additional deadlines to follow) · for Spring 2027 · ET
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Tuition per point/credit (Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027); registration fees included | $2,591 | per credit · 2026-2027Includes feesEstimated tuition$116,595 = 45 credits × $2,591 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $116,595 (45 credits × $2,591 per credit)
Comparison basis: All students — Tuition per point/credit (Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027); registration fees included, 2026-2027. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate
Funding
Funding classification: Funding not verified
We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable.
Merit-based scholarships ScholarshipCompetitive
Eligibility: All part-time and full-time students are considered
Source: wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Accreditation, certification and enrollment restrictions
Institutional accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Program accreditation and certification
- Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) — programmatic accreditation: accreditedProgram covered: Master of Public AdministrationMPA-HPAM specialization in Health Services ManagementCAHME accredits specific graduate programs, not universities. About CAHMESource: wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) — programmatic accreditation: accreditedProgram covered: Master of Public AdministrationNYU Wagner MPA degree, including HPAMSource: wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Published enrollment restrictions (state authorization)
- NYU is a SARA participating member authorized to enroll students in online courses in SARA member states and territories, and can also enroll students in online courses in California. Official pageSource: onlinemha.wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
International applicants
Not verified for this program.
Sources and verification
- onlinemha.wagner.nyu.edu/state-authorization — Official disclosure page, verified October 12, 2026
- DAPIP — MSCHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- wagner.nyu.edu/admissions/applying — Official admissions page, verified October 12, 2026
- wagner.nyu.edu/education/degrees/mpa-health-policy-management — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- wagner.nyu.edu/education/degrees/mpa-health-policy-management/health-services-management — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
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