Business Administration / Public Health
Overview
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 MPH/MBA 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.
Course Format- MBA: Online, flexible seven-week courses and hybrid seven-week formats
- MPH: Classes are offered in the evening to accommodate working professionals, and courses are offered in an online or hybrid format with meetings once a week.
What can I do with an MPH/MBA?
With the dynamic changes in the U.S. healthcare system and an emphasis on prevention, positions are increasingly available in managed care organizations. Students earning an MPH/MBA will have in-depth knowledge of how to plan, implement, evaluate and disseminate programs, as well as the skills necessary to conduct these activities. Graduates will leave SIUE prepared for leadership roles in communities and health agencies to help prevent diseases and promote strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities.
Faculty
Master of Business Administration
Faculty members are committed to providing students with the best knowledge and skills for career challenges and achievements. SIUE MBA faculty serve as exemplars of the teacher-scholar model by actively producing innovative and internationally recognized research in their areas of expertise and by engaging students in interactive learning based on real-world business experience.
To learn more about faculty and instructional staff, visit the School of Business website.
Master of Public Health
Faculty members in the MPH program are committed to providing students with the best knowledge and skills to prepare them for career challenges and achievements. Students in the MPH program have the opportunity to take classes from and work with faculty members whose expertise supports their goals.
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