Kelsey Barbour, MPH/MBA ’17
Meet the increased demand for engaged and motivated leaders who can help reinvent the public health paradigm.
The School of Management and the School of Public Health and Health Professions offer a collaborative program leading to both the Master of Public Health in Health Services Administration (MPH) and the MBA degrees.
If admitted to both degree programs, you will take MBA first-year core and elective courses before enrolling in public health courses. After completing MBA year one, you will enroll in public health year one, blending in your MBA electives and capstone. You will take all public health courses in your final year.
You must apply, meet the individual admissions criteria for, and be accepted to each degree program independently. For MBA admissions, you must submit the GMAT or GRE. For Health Services Administration MPH admissions, you must submit the GRE. For specific program timeline and curriculum, consult with our Graduate Programs Office before applying.
Search School of Management courses and descriptions.
Credits: 2.00
Semesters offered: Fall 2020
Credits: 2.00
Semesters offered: Fall 2020
Credits: 1.00
Semesters offered: Fall 2020
The purpose of this course is to study the financial decisions of the firm. Specifically, the course develops a theoretical framework which is then used to understand and evaluate corporate financial decisions. Topics include present value, capital budgeting techniques, the relationship between expected return and risk, market efficiency, dividend policy, capital structure policy, financial planning, and the management of working capital.
Credits: 2.00
Semesters offered: Fall 2020
This course will expose students to entrepreneurship in the context of the individual entrepreneur as well as taking the idea of entrepreneurial thinking into the environment of larger corporations. We will first experience what it takes to create a start-up; briefly examining the process of real-life entrepreneurs have used to move from having the "big idea" to the eventual company launch. During this time, we will explore the importance of teams, the process of risk mitigation, the concept of "fail-fast," the need for a relentless focus on customer buy-in and the important process of spiraling iteration. Next, we will move our focus to applying entrepreneurial thinking within the large corporate environment; considering the importance of entrepreneurial development within a company as a sustainable competitive advantage. And finally, we will look at individuals and companies that use their business skills to create innovative solutions to specific societal problems (social entrepreneurship). Together, we will discover the mindset that many entrepreneurs share.
Credits: 1.50
Semesters offered: Fall 2020
The purpose of this course is to emphasize the importance of effective communication techniques in an organizational setting and to provide grounding in communication skills. Team communication skills are also emphasized. Students will have the opportunity to understand leadership and communication strategies, and develop their writing skills through several assignments and class activities. Focus will be placed on improving students¿ ability to communicate clearly, logically and effectively. Students will have the opportunity to develop oral skills primarily through active learning.
Credits: 1.50
Semesters offered: Fall 2020
Credits: 2.00
Semesters offered: Fall 2020
Credits: 2.00
Semesters offered: Fall 2020
This course serves as a companion course for (and is taken in conjunction with) Statistical Analysis for Managers.
Credits: 1.00
Semesters offered: Fall 2020
Credits: 2.00
Semesters offered: Spring 2020
Pre-Requisite: MGA 603.
Credits: 2.00
Semesters offered: Spring 2020
Credits: 2.00
Semesters offered: Spring 2020
Pre-Requisite: MGA 603 And MGF 611.
Business Strategy
Credits: 2.00
Semesters offered: Spring 2020
Pre-Requisite: MGA 603 And MGF 611 And MGM 615.
Credits: 2.00
Semesters offered: Spring 2020
Co-Requisite: MGO 630 Or Pre-Requisite: MGO 630.
• MGT electives (6 credits)
The School of Management practicum satisfies the MPH program requirement for a field experience. We will help place you in an appropriate venue and provide academic oversight of your activities and deliverables. The School of Public Health and Health Professions (SPHHP) will collaborate with us to identify and evaluate appropriate venues for these experiences and develop appropriate criteria to assess your work.
Note: SPHHP electives include the following (others may be added):
To learn more about the Master in Public Health, visit the School of Public Health and Health Professions.