Bachelor of Science in Economics - Health Care Management and Policy

The concentration in health care management and policy focuses on the management, financing, and economics of the health care sector. Students learn about health care markets and factors that significantly influence decision making both at the policy level and at the level of the firm or organization. The health care sector includes government agencies, non-profit institutions, major private corporations, medical practices and partnerships, and many small and early-stage health care service and product firms. Health-care-related organizations are usually categorized into three groups: Providers (e.g., hospitals, physicians, nurses), Payers (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, insurance companies), and Suppliers (e.g., pharmaceutical/biotech firms, diagnostic and medical equipment companies, e-health vendors). In addition, there are many service firms which specialize in health care including consulting, investment banking, private equity, and venture capital firms. Students gain solid understanding of the relationships among payers, providers, and suppliers.

Common Application or Coalition Application & Penn-specific Essay
Official High School Transcript
School Report
Letters of Recommendation (3)
Early Decision Agreement (only if applying for Early Decision)
Mid-Year Report

Regular Decision: Must be submitted directly by the school as soon as mid-year grades are available
Final Report
Required in June for matriculating students