MPH/MBA
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.
Be Career Ready
- Develop effective leadership, teamwork, critical thinking and communication skills
- Tackle societal health care challenges using applied foundational management skills
- Understand the inter-related role of health care policy development, facility management and strategic planning
- Apply analytical skills to understand the delicate balance between health outcomes and efficiency
- Network with alumni and leaders from the top health care organizations around the country through the school’s active Health Care Advisory Panel
- Immerse yourself in the diverse community of full-time MBAs
Timelines
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.
Admissions
Apply to Both Schools
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.
Total Hour Requirement
Curriculum
Search School of Management courses and descriptions.
First Year
Fall Semester
MGA 603LEC Financial Acctg for Managers
Credits: 2.00
Semesters offered: Fall 2020
MGB 610LEC Organizational Behavior
Credits: 2.00
Semesters offered: Fall 2020
MGB 611LEC Team Skills
Credits: 1.00
Semesters offered: Fall 2020
MGF 611LEC Financial Analysis for Managers
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
MGO 658LEC Entrepreneurship Foundations
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
MGG 635LEC Management Communications
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
MGM 615LEC Marketing for Managers
Credits: 2.00
Semesters offered: Fall 2020
MGQ 608LEC Statistical Analysis for Managers
Credits: 2.00
Semesters offered: Fall 2020
MGQ 609LEC Analytics for Managers
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
Spring Semester
MGA 605LEC Acctg for Mgmt Decision Making
Credits: 2.00
Semesters offered: Spring 2020
Pre-Requisite: MGA 603.
MGE 604LEC Business Economics
Credits: 2.00
Semesters offered: Spring 2020
MGO 620LEC Operations Management
Credits: 2.00
Semesters offered: Spring 2020
Pre-Requisite: MGA 603 And MGF 611.
MGO 640LEC Business Strategy
Business Strategy
Credits: 2.00
Semesters offered: Spring 2020
Pre-Requisite: MGA 603 And MGF 611 And MGM 615.
MGS 605LEC Information Technology for Managers
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):
- EEH 534 Management for Public Health Professionals
- EEH 538 Intro to Health Economics (also MGH 633)
- EEH 540 Epidemiology and Health Policy (also MGH 634)
- EEH 632 Strategic and Operations Management (also MGH 632)
To learn more about the Master in Public Health, visit the School of Public Health and Health Professions.