Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Public Health (MPH)

This collaborative program offers students the option of earning both an MBA and MPH simultaneously. The MBA is designed to develop the professional capabilities of managers working in business, focusing on topics such as: Quantitative analysis, Decision-making, Negotiation, Enhancing quality and innovation, Program management, Ethical management of resources in a global environment. Students in the MPHMBA program will gain the skills and knowledge to lead public health and healthcare organizations. Students will be equipped with foundational knowledge in the five core areas of public health, as well as the skills necessary for higher level business and management roles.

Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts. A cumulative master's GPA of 3.0 (A=4.0) or higher. Applicants who have significant public health work experience are encouraged to apply. Work experience will be evaluated as a part of the admission package. Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are recommended, but not required. Competitive applicants are students with an undergraduate degree in: Public Health, Community Health, Exercise Science, Health Education, Psychology, Nursing, Nutrition, Sociology, Social Work.

MBA requirements:

Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment. Applicants should have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.50 (on a 4-point scale) in undergraduate coursework and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) in any graduate coursework. Applicants with a 2.75 undergraduate cumulative GPA (on a 4-point scale) or higher will be considered more competitive for program admission. Applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA below 2.75 (on a 4-point scale) but at or above a 2.50 (on a 4-point scale) will be considered through a holistic review. The program may consider grade trends, recency of coursework, prior graduate work, professional experience, quantitative preparation, certifications, and other evidence of readiness for graduate study.