Dr. Laura Erskine

Professor

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Biography

Laura Erskine is a Professor in Health Policy Management at UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, where she serves as the Director of the MHA Program and the UCLA Center for Healthcare Management. Her teaching spans various areas including organizational behavior, leadership, and decision-making. Utilizing real-world examples, experiential activities, and simulations, she aims to help students develop critical decision-making and problem-solving skills while honing their communication and interpersonal abilities. Erskine's background in strategic consulting, entrepreneurial activities, and field-based research informs her instruction and case writing endeavors. Over the years, she has taught courses such as Introductory Management and Leadership, and her research interests include healthcare management, organizational behavior, and decision-making.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.