Executive Healthcare Management Program

Program Overview: Executive MHA or MPH

At Columbia University, the Executive Healthcare Management Program is designed for experienced healthcare leaders who want to strengthen strategic, operational, and leadership capabilities with a solid foundation in health policy and public health systems. Students learn from world-renowned faculty in the Department of Health Policy and Management to apply evidence-based frameworks to real healthcare challenges. Each month, a select cohort of 20–25 professionals convenes at Columbia’s health sciences campus in New York City for immersive, in-person sessions. With New York City as their classroom, students benefit from proximity to leading health systems, public agencies, digital health companies, and life sciences organizations. 

The Executive Healthcare Management Program’s curriculum is CAHME- and CEPH-accredited and offers numerous professional development and networking opportunities. With a multidimensional approach, the program equips senior managers with the skills and resources needed to make a pivotal impact in healthcare globally. 

Our Executive Healthcare Management programs have shaped generations of healthcare leaders, grounded in evidence-based management principles, innovative leadership, and a deep commitment to advancing health. Our programs are thoughtfully designed to foster meaningful experiences, transformational learning, and lifelong connections within a vibrant community of students, faculty, and alumni. Our graduats are dedicated, creative, and compassionate professionals who countinuosly improve our healthcare systems, making them better places to work and provide care. I warmly invite you to join our community of learners and leaders, all committed to shaping the future of healthcare.

- Yuna S.H. Lee, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor and Faculty Director

World-Class Faculty: Leaders in Healthcare Management 

Program faculty combine research and real-world expertise to help students translate evidence into decisions they can apply immediately in their organizations.

Columbia University faculty brings deep health policy and management expertise in areas such as health strategy, digital innovation, health economics, and decision sciences. Drawing from this multidisciplinary expertise, faculty members equip students with the tools, frameworks, and insights needed to lead effectively in today’s complex healthcare landscape. Combining a variety of teaching methods including case studies, simulations, and collaborative exercises, they help students connect theories and models to the realities of the workplace. 

Meet our HPM faculty.

Build Your Network at Columbia University: Designed for Connection 

Being part of the Executive Healthcare Management Program means joining a vibrant community of professionals, faculty, and alumni. Students benefit from resources to build professional networks and form lifelong connections leveraging. Program events help strengthen the community and expand professional networks. Examples include: master classes, lunch salons, speaker series, and socials. These forums create space to share insights, exchange ideas, and discover new opportunities and include:

• Columbia University’s global network of alumni and students 
• The Mailman School’s legacy in public health leadership 
• New York City’s exceptional healthcare ecosystem spanning healthcare systems, public health agencies, digital health tech companies, and biopharma

Professional Development and Leadership 

Through Columbia’s professional development services, including personalized coaching and mentorship, students strengthen their leadership skills in communications, team development, and change management. The goal: help students advance their career and drive impact in their organization.

“It’s my job to recognize a great healthcare investment opportunity. This is one.” 

Kathleen Regan 
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
The Commonwealth Fund