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International Health Management, MIHM

International Health Management, MIHM

Academic programs / Graduate degrees / International Health Management, MIHM

Business, Global health, Health Administration, Health Care Delivery, Health Care Quality, Health Care Systems, Health Economics, Health Finance, Health Policy, Health Systems, Healthcare, Integrative Health Care, International Public Health

ASU is not currently accepting applications to this program. Interested students should apply to the MS in Health Care Administration and Policy.


Learn to develop transdisciplinary approaches for tackling global challenges and generating social impact in health and health care --- fully online. Build the skill sets pertaining to policy, economics, finance, quality and safety required at the leadership and management levels of an enterprise.

Program description
Degree awarded: MIHM  International Health Management

The Master of International Health Management degree program is offered by Arizona State University in partnership with the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.

Ideal if you're seeking a career in international health systems management, this program advances the core principles of the PLuS Alliance to develop solutions to global challenges and generate social impact in health and health care.

The collaborative and international nature of the program provides you access to global academic networks and industry partners. You build knowledge in leadership and management, including in policy, economics, finance, quality and safety --- from the combined expertise of faculty at two world-renowned research universities.

After completing courses in health care management, finance and comparative health systems, you choose an area of focus in health economics, health informatics, hospital management or quality improvement in health care.

At a glance
  • STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Degree requirements

30 credit hours including the required capstone course (HCD 550)

Required Core (6 credit hours)
HCD 532 Health Care Management and Finance (3)
HCD 537 Comparative Heath Care Systems (3)

Track Courses (12 credit hours)

Electives (9 credit hours)

Research (2 credit hours)
HCD 592 Research (2)

Culminating Experience (1 credit hour)
HCD 550 Capstone (1)

Additional Curriculum Information
Coursework taken for this program is provided through ASU and the University of New South Wales; students should see the academic unit for guidance on enrollment in UNSW courses.

Students select from tracks in health economics, health informatics, hospital management or quality improvement in health care. Courses may not count toward both the track and the elective areas. Students should see the academic unit for an approved list of track and elective courses.

The research requirement is taken in preparation for the capstone course. Students complete HCD 592 for one credit hour twice in consecutive terms prior to HCD 550.

Admission requirements

General university admission requirements:

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Health Solutions.

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's degree or equivalent or master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a related field, such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, nursing, public health, pharmacy, biomedical informatics, social work, premed, prehealth, nutrition or health promotion.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

All applicants must submit:

  1. graduate admission application and application fee
  2. official transcripts
  3. three references (academic or professional)
  4. personal statement
  5. resume or curriculum vitae
  6. proof of English proficiency

Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.

A personal statement must be submitted that explains how the applicant plans to contribute to the health care system after obtaining the degree, how the program will help the applicant achieve their goals, what the applicant's career aspirations are, and what interested the applicant in this degree program.

Contact information for three references is required. References are contacted via email to submit a letter of recommendation. References must be academic or related professional sources. Three letters of recommendation from either academic or professional sources are required; reference letters from friends and relatives are not accepted. Letters demonstrating involvement in health care, community service or leadership are encouraged.

Tuition information
When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.
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ASU Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.

Program learning outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:

  • Articulate the influence of international health systems design for individual and population health outcomes.
  • Communicate the value of person- and population-centered health care in a changing global health care environment.
  • Integrate evidence-based financial principles when evaluating individual and population health outcomes.
Career opportunities

There is a significant growth market for graduates with skills in international health management, given aging populations and the need for a health care workforce competent in informatics, leadership and finance.

Major sites of employment for graduates include:

  • hospital systems
  • nursing homes and similar facilities
  • outpatient clinics
Contact information

College of Health Solutions | HLTHN 401AA
CHSGrad@asu.edu
602-496-3300

Program term definitions

Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.

Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.

The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.

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