Why the Executive Healthcare Management Program?

The Benefits of an Executive Education in Healthcare Management

At Columbia University, the Executive Healthcare Management Program delivers a transformative educational experience designed for today’s healthcare leaders. Students learn from world-renowned faculty in the Department of Health Policy and Management, benefiting from Columbia’s academic and research excellence.  Students have access to New York City’s vibrant healthcare ecosystem, offering connections with leading professionals, organizations, and resources that enrich their learning and professional growth. 

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.

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

World-Class Faculty: Leaders in Healthcare Management 

Program faculty are at the forefront of shaping the healthcare system—as thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners—seamlessly integrating real-world applications into an academic setting. 

Columbia University faculty bring 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 Some of Our Faculty 

Yuna Lee, PhD, MPH 

Dr. Lee, the Executive program’s faculty director, focuses her research on how healthcare organizations can foster creativity and innovation from clinicians, staff, and patients to promote better patient and employee experiences and improved performance. Dr. Lee teaches Managerial and Organizational Behavior. 

Kai Ruggeri, PhD 

Dr. Ruggeri studies how policy influences population behavior, and how integrating evidence into policies can improve economic outcomes and population well-being. His teaching is primarily in analytics and decision-making as well as behavioral and managerial economics. 

Michael S. Sparer, JD, PhD 

Dr. Sparer is Professor and Chair in the Department of Health Policy and Management. He studies and writes about the politics of health care, with a particular emphasis on the health insurance and health delivery systems for low-and-middle income populations, both in the United States and globally.  He teaches Issues and Approaches in Health Policy and Management. 

Read more about Health Policy and Management Faculty.

Build Your Network at Columbia University 

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: 

• 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 large healthcare hospital systems, public health agencies, digital health tech companies, and life sciences organizations 

Designed for Connection 

Program events—including master classes, lunch salons, speaker series, and socials—foster a strong, supportive community. Through these forums, students can share insights and exchange ideas, forging lifelong connections and discovering professional opportunities.  

Professional Development and Leadership 

Through Columbia’s professional development services, including personalized coaching and mentorship, the program advances the growth of effective leaders. By enhancing critical communication, team building, and change management skills, students are equipped to advance their careers, drive impact, and inspire their organizations. 

“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