With increasing globalization, there is a growing need for health economists who can translate research into policy and directly inform governments and organizations on the best course of action. Through the MHS in Global Health Economics in the Department of International Health, students learn how health economic principles and applied health cases from around the world are used to address global issues such as migration, displaced persons, climate change, vaccine access, injuries, and pandemics. They’ll also learn how health economics can be used to promote healthy lifestyles, positive health outcomes, and equitable access to care.
This program is ideal for those who are interested in examining key global issues—such as migration, displaced persons, climate change, vaccine access, injuries, obesity, and pandemic—through an economic lens.
The MHS attracts applicants from around the globe and from a wide variety of professional and academic backgrounds. While some may enter the program with only a solid undergraduate degree, others will enter the program with a great deal of experience.
Using applied health cases from around the world, students will learn how to conduct economic evaluations of health programs and how to evaluate the impact of social problems on the health of a community or population. They will also gain a solid understanding of how to influence behavior through the use of economic incentives. Students will also learn how to assess and compare global health problems in low- and middle-income countries with situations in developed countries. The program aims to ensure that all students develop a core skill set that can be applied to their own particular interests or strengths in public health.
Browse an overview of the requirements for this master's program in the JHU Academic Catalogue , explore all course offerings in the Bloomberg School Course Directory: 2020-2021 (link is external) , and find many more details in the program's Academic Guide (link is external) and Core Competencies .
Standardized test scores (GRE or MCAT) are optional for this program. The admissions committee will make no assumptions if a standardized test score is omitted from an application, but will require evidence of quantitative/analytical ability through other application components such as academic transcripts and/or supplemental questions. Applications will be reviewed holistically based on all application components.