Master of Science in Health Promotion and Management

Master of Science in Health Promotion and Management

Finish in as little as 9-12 months! Study online or on campus.

Our health promotion and management master’s degree will equip you for leadership careers in corporate health and wellness, public health, health education, health coaching, fitness programming and other health-related fields.

Health Promotion and Management Master's Degree at a Glance

Mode of Study

On Campus, Online, Hybrid

Est. Time

9-12 Months Full-time (Part-time Study Available)

Start Terms

Spring, Summer, Fall
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Credits

32

STEM Designated

No

Accreditation

NECHE

Fellowships

Full-tuition &
Half-tuition

Scholarships

Dean Scholarship &
Alumni Scholarship

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025 
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Learn about the Merrimack College community, application process, financial aid, your program's curriculum, professional opportunities, fellowships and more!

Master of Science in Health Promotion and Management Tuition

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Published Tuition

$1,100 per credit (32 credits). Tuition for 2024-2025. Rates are subject to change.

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Average Aid Amount

Scholarships and fellowships significantly reduce the tuition for most of our students.

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Average Tuition Cost

After scholarships and fellowships.

Typical Tuition Savings for the M.S. in Health Promotion and Management

Merrimack College offers generous scholarship and fellowship opportunities to offset your graduate tuition.

Presidential Fellowships are 9-month, 25 hour-per-week field placements and cover 100% of tuition ($35,200).

100%

Provost Fellowships are 9-month, 15 hour-per-week field placements and cover 50% of tuition ($17,600).

50%

Double Warrior Alumni Scholarships are awarded to all Merrimack College alumni, covering 33% of tuition ($11,616) for recent graduates (25% for previously graduated alumni).

33%

Dean Scholarships are merit based aid awarded to all students, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 and average $6,000, or 17% of tuition.

17%

Visit the page below to find all up-to-date tuition and fees information.

Overview of Merrimack’s Master of Science in Health Promotion and Management

Choose from three concentrations:

Our health promotion and management graduate degree equips you with a full suite of evidence-based methods and professional tools. It includes courses in health promotion, health policy, social marketing and more. You can also tailor the education to your professional goals through 8 credits of electives and a career-preparing capstone involving research, needs assessment, or program design.
Community Health Education
Health Promotion and Program Management
Health and Wellness Coaching

Why Choose the Master of Science in Health Promotion and Management at Merrimack?

EXCEPTIONAL INTERDISCIPLINARY TRAINING

Merrimack’s health promotion and management master’s degree provides tightly integrated expertise in health, wellness, leadership, health policy and marketing. Few U.S. graduate programs offer a comparable package, so our health promotion and management program elevates you to the top of the hiring pool.

OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

All students in the health promotion and management program have opportunities to gain practical skills by participating in research, completing fellowships, conducting case studies and doing project-based assignments. The health promotion and management master’s degree culminates in a capstone project and professional presentation that showcases your talent and strengthens your portfolio.

ONE-OF-A-KIND FELLOWSHIPS

If you qualify for one of Merrimack’s unique health promotion and management fellowships, you can gain hundreds of hours of hands-on workplace experience with high-profile partners such as the Andover Health Department, Merrimack Valley YMCA and Merrimack Athletics and Student Wellness. Health promotion and management fellowships include a 50-100% tuition reduction.

SUPERIOR FACULTY

You’ll build relationships with seasoned health management practitioners, including nationally renowned researchers such as Juliana Cohen and industry veterans such as Allison Higgins, Raytheon’s former manager of corporate wellness, and Valeria Tivnan, the current Vice President of Population Health Strategy & Well-Being at IMA Financial Group. Merrimack professors combine academic distinction with extensive clinical experience, offering practical insights that go far beyond standard textbook curriculum.

Career Outlook: Where Can a M.S. in Health Promotion and Management Take You?

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Average Salary

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Industry Growth

for Health Promotion Specialists expected from 2023-33

Job Openings

Annually for Medical and Health Services Managers



Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 2024

Jobs and Opportunities with a Health Promotion and Management Master’s Degree

  • Health Education Specialists
  • Population Health Coordinator
  • Health and Wellness Coach
  • Corporate Wellness Program Manager
  • Public Health Lobbyist
  • Doctoral or Professional Degree Student (M.D., P.A., etc.)

Where Merrimack’s M.S. in Health Promotion and Management Graduates Work

Akamai Technologies

Global Wellness Specialist II

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center

Director

Northeastern University

Assistant Director for Health Education

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

Practice Manager, Center for Pain Management

What Our M.S. in Health Promotion and Management Students and Alumni Say

What You'll Learn in Merrimack's Master of Science in Health Promotion and Management

Explore Our Three Career-Focused Concentrations

Health Promotion and Program Management

Prepare for a leading role in corporate wellness, public health, fitness programming and other health-related fields. The Health Promotion and Program Management concentration provides a tightly integrated curriculum in health, wellness, leadership, marketing, administration and policy. You’ll graduate with the well-rounded expertise and perspective required for leadership positions.

Health and Wellness Coaching

Prepare for a rewarding career as a health and wellness coach. Students in this concentration learn and practice evidence-based skills to actively engage clients/patients in various settings to foster lifestyle behavioral changes. In addition to earning their Master’s degree, students also receive a Merrimack College Health Coaching Certificate when they complete 50 coaching sessions with real-world clients as part of the course requirement.

Community Health Education

Help individuals, families and whole communities live healthier lives. The Community Health Education concentration offers you the resources, tools and hands-on training to encourage healthy lifestyles. By studying current population health issues and evidence-based professional practices, you’ll learn how to identify community health challenges—and work to solve them.

Key Courses You'll Take

Health Promotion Programs

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Teaches students to systematically assess and analyze the health promotion needs of a specified target population at the individual, community, and organizational levels in order to develop a holistic and culturally appropriate comprehensive health program. Students will also gain an understanding of effective communication strategies used in health promotion programs.

Social Marketing and Communication for Health Promotion

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Provides students with an overview of concepts and strategies used in social marketing and public health information campaigns emphasizing skills to create audience-oriented health intervention efforts, including formative research, audience segmentation, channel analysis, and the application of behavioral theory.

Public Health Policy and Management

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Describes the health policy development process, including problem conceptualization, agenda setting, role of interest groups and public opinion, needs assessment, analysis of alternatives and policy selection and evaluation. Topics include healthcare system structure, management and leadership in organizations, health policy, law and healthcare reform, issues of diversity and international policies.

Master of Science in Health Promotion and Management Curriculum

View Full Curriculum from the Graduate Catalog

M.S. in Health Promotion and Management Requirements

To see more details about the program, please visit catalog.merrimack.edu.
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Skills You'll Learn

Needs assessment
Community program development and implementation
Organizational leadership
Public health advocacy
Management and strategic planning
Market analysis and community outreach
Program evaluation
Community health research
Disease prevention and health promotion

Featured Faculty

Fellowships, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

Health Promotion and Management Graduate Fellowships

Graduate fellowships in Merrimack’s M.S. in Health Promotion and Management program provide hands-on professional experience while significantly reducing tuition. Fellows benefit from real-world work opportunities, professional networking, and a career head start.

  • Presidential Fellowships: Cover 100% of your graduate tuition and include a 9-month, unpaid fellowship placement of 25 hours per week.
  • Provost Fellowships: Cover 50% of your graduate tuition and include a 9-month, unpaid fellowship placement of 15 hours per week.

These fellowships allow students to gain practical skills and build valuable connections, making them an ideal choice for those seeking an impactful start to their health careers.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Merrimack College offers scholarships for students who are not receiving a full- or half-tuition fellowship. Our scholarship opportunities available to M.S. in Health Promotion and Management students include:

  • Dean Scholarship: Determined by academic merit and financial need. Students not receiving a fellowship are automatically considered for a Dean Scholarship upon applying.
  • Double Warrior Alumni Scholarship: Available to all Merrimack graduates. Students enrolling immediately after senior undergraduate year automatically receive a 33% discount, and 25% thereafter. Please note that Double Warrior alumni scholarships cannot be combined with Dean Scholarships.

Financial aid in the form of federal aid, private loans, and payment plans are also options available for graduate students. Click the link below to learn more about our scholarships and financial aid opportunities.

Application Information for the M.S. in Health Promotion and Management

It’s easy to apply online! Simply create your account by registering a username and password. This will allow you to start an application, save and log back in at any time to complete it before submission.

A Completed Application Includes:

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Graduate Community and Student Support

Discover Merrimack’s vibrant and supportive graduate community! Our Graduate Center, located on the second floor of the McQuade Library, is our hub for student life, resources, and support, ensuring that you get the most out of your graduate experience.

Enjoy the following benefits that are exclusive to graduate students:

A comfortable lounge for studying and socializing
A home base for daily life on campus with coffee and tea, a microwave and a fridge
A venue for programs and services supporting graduate student success
A warm, inviting place to connect with staff and other graduate students
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Want to Learn More about the M.S. in Health Promotion and Management?

Contact the Program Director, Dr. Allison Higgens!

Schedule an Informational Call with the Program Director

Take the Next Step (We're Here to Help)

At Merrimack, we are ready to meet you where you are and get you where you want to go. And, we make the process simple along the way! Please feel free to contact our Graduate Admission team or join us at an upcoming event if you have any questions regarding scholarships, fellowships, financial aid, or the application process.

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