Coordinated Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Health Program

Master of Public Health/Master of Business Administration Coordinated Degree

This coordinated Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Health degree program is offered through the UAB Collat School of Business and the UAB School of Public Health. MPH focus courses may be customized to the experience and needs of the student.

The coordinated MBA/MPH program results in two advanced degrees providing students with skills necessary for a broad range of positions in health care management, entrepreneurship, and leadership. MPH coursework typically includes courses in the core public health disciplines as well as health economics, finance, accounting, management, strategic planning, health insurance, and health policy.

Curriculum

Students must complete 30 credit hours in the School of Public Health in addition to the required MBA curriculum requirements. Twelve credit hours from the MBA curriculum are credited toward the MPH degree for a total of 42 MPH credit hours. Students may complete the MPH degree program totally online or through a mix of online and in class experiences.

RequirementsHours
MPH Core Requirements: (14 hours)
PUH 601This is Public Health3
PUH 602Community Assessment3
PUH 603Quantitative Methods in Public Health3
PUH 604Programs and Policies3
PUH 607Public Health Professional Passport1
ENH 690Environmental Health Perspectives1
Population Health Degree Requirement: (3 hours)
PUH 610Population Health3
Approved Electives (7-8 hours):
Select 7-8 credit hours of Public Health 600-699 level courses7-8
Applied Practice Experience: (3 hours)
PUH 688Public Health Internship3
Integrative Learning Experience: (2-3 hours)
HB 689Health Behavior Integrative Learning Experience2
or ENH 689 Environmental Health Sciences Integrative Learning Experience
or HPO 689 HPO Integrative Learning Experience
Total SOPH Hours:30
Shared Hours from MBA Program Curriculum: (12 hours)
MBA 6113
MBA 6303
MBA 6403
MBA 6503
Total Hours Earned for MPH Degree:42
Remaining MBA Program Requirements (18 hours)