Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)/Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Introduction
The M.P.H./M.B.A. dual degree option adds to the M.P.H. program the comprehensive business core of the M.B.A. program. This option requires application and admission to each program and the completion of all requirements for both degrees. The M.P.H./M.B.A. program results in both the M.P.H. and the M.B.A. degrees and requires at minimum 64 semester credit hours.
Overview
The M.P.H./M.B.A. dual degree options prepare students to take leadership roles and pursue a myriad of career opportunities. This program will require a minimum of 64 semester credit hours, of which 34 credits are specific to the M.P.H. degree program. This includes a culminating internship (240 contact hours) and capstone experience for 7 semester credit hours. The M.B.A. requirement is 30 semester credit hours minimum.
Dual Degree Programs
Starting the Program
The admission process is conducted throughout the year. Students may begin their program in any of the three terms. Students who wish to test their suitability for graduate work may start as a Student-at-Large without formal admission and may take up to 12 semester credit hours before being accepted for degree candidacy.
Master of Public Health/Master of Business Administration Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| M.P.H. Courses | ||
| PBHL 5501 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| PBHL 5502 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 3 |
| PBHL 5504 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 |
| PBHL 5505 | Health Systems, Law and Policy. | 3 |
| PBHL 5506 | Leadership and Management in Health Organizations | 3 |
| PBHL 5507 | Health Behavior Theory | 3 |
| PBHL 6500 | Research Methods in Public Health | 3 |
| PBHL 6898 | Community Health Analysis | 3 |
| PBHL 6899 | MPH Internship/Practicum | 4 |
| 2 additional PBHL elective courses | 6 | |
| M.B.A. Foundation | ||
| (subject to waivers) | ||
| Introduction to Financial Accounting | ||
| Economics | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| M.B.A. Core | ||
| ACCT 6201 | Managerial Accounting for Decision Makers | 3 |
| ECON 6101 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| FINA 6101 | Techniques in Financial Decision Making | 3 |
| MKTG 6101 | Brand and Marketing Management | 3 |
| MNGT 6206 | The Global Environment | 3 |
| MNGT 6301 | Human Resources and Talent Management | 3 |
| MNGT 6401 | Leadership and Ethics in a Global Environment | 3 |
| MNGT 6501 | Operations Management | 3 |
| MNGT 6601 | Project Management | 3 |
| MNGT 6801 | Global Strategic Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 64 | |