Master of Public Health in International Health and Sustainable Development

Tulane University - Shorelight

The MPH program in International Health and Sustainable Development (IHSD) is designed to make graduates attractive for employment at international non-governmental organizations, public-private partnerships, and non-profit research and consultancy firms. The curriculum offers a balance between structure and flexibility so that students can fulfill their unique academic needs with coursework that can adapt to important emerging areas in the field. The hallmark of the program is advanced skills in monitoring and evaluation in a global context. In addition, part of the MPH education in IHSD is to familiarize students with the world of health interventions in LMICs, which is very different than the U.S. context. The IHSD program provides professional public health training in 1) the major health problems facing vulnerable populations globally and their underlying causes 2) how to assess the prevalence and consequences of these problems 3) how to mitigate these problems through programs, policy, and research and 4) how to evaluate the effectiveness of program and policy efforts. The curriculum and applied learning opportunities draw upon Tulane's extensive overseas research, technical assistance work, and nearly four decades of experience in providing leadership training in international health to students from around the world. Coursework and learning opportunities are designed to emphasize the importance of cultural, social, and behavioral factors influencing health.

School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine