Master of Public Administration in Health Policy and Management - Health Finance (Health Financial Management

New York University

The Health Financial Management specialization prepares students to organize and interpret financial information as the basis of decision-making.You’ll study financial and managerial accounting, financial statements, business plans, budgeting, capital planning, cost accounting, managerial control, working capital management, and payment systems.Financial managers measure the flow of funds into and out of the organization, plan for investments in buildings and new technology, and forecast future surpluses and deficits for the organization as a whole and its departments. As a financial manager, you’ll work closely with other professionals-accountants, administrators, computer programmers, records managers, and planners-whose decisions have an impact on the organization’s financial status and who rely on your skills and advice.

Robert F Wagner Graduate School of Public Service