Master of Science in Global Health and Sustainable Development

Online studies for a virtual world

The Master of Science in Global Health and Sustainable Development has a 30-credit curriculum that you can complete in as little as 15 months. You will study policy, analysis, diplomacy and health access in your studies.

Curriculum

Public Health core courses (18 credits)

  • PBHL-P 510 Introduction to Public Health
  • PBHL-P 500 Social and Behavioral Science in Public Health
  • PBHL-P 551 Biostatistics for Public Health
  • PBHL-P 519 Env’t Science in Public Health
  • PBHL-P 517 Fundamentals of Epidemiology
  • PBHL-P 504 U.S. Healthcare Sys. & Health Policy

Concentration courses (12 credits)

  • PBHL-A 641 Introduction to Global Health and Sustainable Development
  • PBHL-A 664 Introduction to Global Health Diplomacy
  • PBHL-A 668 Global Health Policy Analysis
  • PBHL-A 630 Maternal and Child Health

Core courses (18 credits)

  • PBHL-P 510 Introduction to Public Health
  • PBHL-P 500 Social and Behavioral Science in Public Health
  • PBHL-P 551 Biostatistics for Public Health
  • PBHL-P 519 Env’t Science in Public Health
  • PBHL-P 517 Fundamentals of Epidemiology
  • PBHL-P 504 U.S. Healthcare Sys. & Health Policy

Concentration courses (12 credits)

  • PBHL-A 641 Introduction to Global Health and Sustainable Development
  • PBHL-A 643 Water and Sanitation
  • PBHL-A 644 Sustainable Production and Consumption
  • PBHL-A 646 Preservation and Restoration of Land and Sea

Core courses (12 credits)

  • PBHL-P 510 Introduction to Public Health
  • PBHL-P 511 Comprehensive Methods and Applications in Biostatistics and Epidemiology
  • PBHL-P 512 Communication & Leadership
  • PBHL-P 513 Planning, Evaluation & Management

Concentration courses (18 credits)

  • PBHL-A 641 Introduction to Global Health and Sustainable Development
  • PBHL-A 642 Poverty, Decent Work, and Inequality
  • PBHL-A 643 Water and Sanitation
  • PBHL-A 644 Sustainable Production and Consumption
  • PBHL-A 645 Resilient Cities and Communities
  • PBHL-A 646 Preservation and Restoration of Land and Sea
*Above rates are for tuition only. Other fees apply. Use the tuition calculator to estimate your total costs.

Student Spotlights

MS in Global Health and Sustainable Development

Meet a few of our MS in Global Health and Sustainable Development students who are committed to improving health and wellbeing both globally and locally.

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Jobs

Graduates of this program pursue careers in a wide range of organizations, including government agencies, nonprofits, academia, private companies, and global NGOs, taking on roles such as analysts, program managers, and technical specialists.

Designed for health professionals worldwide, this fully online program integrates global health education with a focus on lasting community impact, helping you make a difference in your career and beyond.

With this degree, your job title might be: You might work at places like:
Policy AnalystHealth departments
Research SpecialistContract research organizations
Research AssistantGovernment organizations
Research ProgrammerNonprofits
Project AnalystNon-governmental organizations

Competencies

In the MS in Global Health & Sustainable Development you will develop the knowledge and skills outlined in our core competencies, learn to communicate effectively with peers, stakeholders and the public, while thinking critically and creatively to drive real change in global health.

  1. Describe the core functions, values, and principles of global health and sustainable development.
  2. Identify and characterize social, economic, and environmental factors that determine global health and sustainable development.
  3. Select and apply appropriate frameworks to analyze relationships among the different components of ecosystems and society.
  4. Identify and evaluate current and emerging societal, economic, and climatic issues and regulatory frameworks that may affect the emergence of novel pathogens.
  5. Assess and apply best practices to prevent, control or attenuate epidemics and pandemics.
  6. Cultivate effective communication with diverse stakeholders on global and environmental health issues.
  7. Identify and recommend strategies to satisfy the needs for public health and well-being of present and future equitably.

Admissions

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Still have questions?

Our graduate admissions coordinator, Cher Pearcy, is available to meet with you virtually or in-person. Contact Cher at chepearc@iu.edu.

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