Students in the Health Management & Policy Capstone at NYU Wagner are graduate students pursuing their Master of Public Administration in Health Policy & Management or related degrees. They are emerging professionals with a deep commitment to advancing equitable, high-quality, and financially sustainable health systems. 

These students come with diverse backgrounds in healthcare, public health, policy, data analysis, and nonprofit leadership. Through rigorous coursework and real-world experiences, they’ve developed skills in healthcare strategy, operations, financial analysis, policy evaluation, and organizational effectiveness. 

They are prepared to work across sectors—health systems, public agencies, nonprofits, and research institutions—and are eager to partner with organizations tackling today’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

Students participating in the Capstone will work in teams to: 

CAPSTONE: LEARNING IN ACTION
NYU Wagner’s Capstone program pairs small teams of students with clients in the public and private sectors who are tackling a public service issue—whether in health, education, international development, urban planning, or any other programmatic field—to tackle a project.

Partnering with NYU Wagner’s Capstone program gives your organization access to top-tier, passionate public service students who bring fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and skills to address complex issues and create meaningful change for your organization.

Our talented public service students provide in-depth analysis and actionable insights to help your organization optimize funding opportunities and strengthen financial sustainability.

By partnering with an NYU Wagner Capstone team, your organization will gain: 

✅ Hands-on consulting support from a team of highly skilled graduate students, guided by experienced faculty.
✅ Fresh insights and actionable deliverables, including research, evaluations, strategy development, or operational improvement plans.
✅ Strategic analysis of organizational challenges, with a focus on improving health outcomes, equity, and system sustainability.
✅ A low-cost, high-value engagement, with tangible benefits and minimal time commitment.
✅ Opportunities to mentor and connect with future healthcare leaders, while supporting their professional development. 

Organizations benefit from both practical outcomes and the opportunity to reflect strategically on their mission, operations, and impact.