Part-Time Hybrid Curriculum

Curriculum at a Glance 

Columbia University’s 45.5-credit Part-Time Hybrid Program curriculum is designed for early- to mid-career professionals who wish to excel as healthcare leaders. 

An Interdisciplinary Approach 

The Part-Time Hybrid MHA Program blends public health and business education into a unified, interdisciplinary curriculum. Through case studies, simulations, and collaborative projects, students apply theories and models to the realities of the workplace. 

The curriculum is structured around three core areas: 

• Healthcare Management and Business Administration – Encompasses leadership and management, finance, marketing, digital health and entrepreneurship, and strategy.
• Health Policy – Provides an overview of the political, economic, and legal landscape of healthcare. 
• Public Health – Dives into key public health principles, research methods, and frameworks. 

Explore detailed course descriptions for each category. 

“Together, we strive to solve the most urgent and complex challenges facing health systems and society through world-class research, actionable insights, and real-world management expertise."

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

Program Format 

Cohort-based learning is a cornerstone of the program experience. Students convene two to three nights a week at Columbia University’s health sciences campus in New York City or online for immersive coursework. Professionals typically complete the part-time hybrid program in two and a half years, taking courses during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

Key figures 

Part-Time Hybrid Healthcare Management Program

Accreditation and Competencies 

The program meets standardized public health and healthcare management competencies with a curriculum that is accredited by: 

• The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) 

• The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) 
• Additionally, Columbia’s Department of Health Policy and Management is a member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), ensuring high academic and professional standards.

Career-Enhancing Program Features 

In addition to the core curriculum, the program includes valuable supplemental offerings: 

• Elective classes: Students take 7.5 credits in electives and can go deeper on public health or healthcare management issues including entrepreneurship and innovation, leadership, analytics, health policy, public health, strategy, finance, communications, nonprofit management, and global health.
• Special Events and Workshops: Lectures, hands-on workshops, and the annual Health Policy and Management Conference allow students to engage with top healthcare experts. 
• Healthcare Simulation: A dynamic, interactive experience that simulates strategic leadership decision-making in a competitive healthcare system.