Become the leader healthcare needs—and you’re meant to be
The Master of Science in Health Law and Strategy program is uniquely designed to provide mid-career leaders with an engaging, comprehensive, and strategic lens into the legal aspects and dynamic landscape of the health sector. As an interdisciplinary graduate degree, this joint degree is taught by expert faculty from NYU Law and NYU Wagner, two top-ranked NYU schools.
Program Format + Curriculum Overview
The MS in Health Law and Strategy program is a 30-credit MS degree for professionals, incorporating both online courses and hybrid-learning modules. Over 12 months, students will attend three residential sessions.
Earn your Masters in just 12 months
Online & low-residency format
GRE, GMAT, or LSAT not required
Rolling Admissions
Courses and Topics:
AI
Digital Health
Information Privacy
Healthcare Reform
Antitrust and M&A
Equity & Ethics
Healthcare Fraud
Comparative Health Law
Semester One
Coursework
U.S. and International Legal Environment
Healthcare Economics
Strategy and Enterprise Risk Management
Equity and Ethics in Healthcare I
Semester Two
Coursework
Finance and Strategic Decision-Making
Health Policy and the Politics of Healthcare
Health Law: Regulation and Governance, Comparative Effectiveness
Equity and Ethics in Healthcare II
Semester Three
Coursework
Information and Technology in Healthcare Law
Healthcare Innovation Antitrust, AI, Patents, and Intellectual Property
Business Relationships: Contracts, M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital
Health spending in 2022 was over 17% of GDP totaling $4.5 trillion (KFF)
Employment in healthcare occupations projected to grow 13% by 2031 with the creation of 2 million new jobs, much faster than the average for all occupations (Department of Labor)
80% of CEOs believe healthcare needs disruption and change (KPMG Healthcare CEO Future Pulse)
AI-enabled health startups raised nearly $2.8 billion in funding across 101 deals in 2023 (Rock Health)
Faculty Spotlight
The MS in Health Law and Strategy faculty from NYU Law and NYU Wagner bring their research and industry expertise to the classroom.
Department of Veterans Affairs – Board of Veterans’ Appeals
Featured Events
Meeting the Moment: How Stanford Health Care Is Using Digital and AI to Meet the Needs of Today and Tomorrow
Health systems are under pressure to solve urgent challenges today, like workforce shortages and burnout, access issues, and rising costs, while also preparing for a future with increasingly capable digital and AI tools. In this 1-hour session, leaders from Stanford Health Care will take a deeper look at “No Regrets Moves” for health systems on their technology transformation journey. They will share how Stanford is designing and implementing digital and AI strategies that deliver meaningful impact today and build the foundation for more advanced capabilities in the years ahead.
What’s Next for Health Policy in 2026?
2025 was a year marked by seismic shifts in the health policy landscape. With 2025 in the rearview mirror, 2026 will be the year when many of these major changes are implemented – with more changes on the horizon.
Yellow Ribbon Program for Eligible U.S. Military Service Members + Veterans
NYU Law is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon program. The VA determines Yellow Ribbon eligibility and NYU Law matches up to 100%. To confirm eligibility, veterans should request a COE from the VA.
Semester One
