Students in this coordinated program earn an MPH with a concentration in Population Health. In this individualized concentration, students gain a solid foundation in public health through completion of the MPH core (based on the Evidence-based Public Health framework), an Applied Practice Experience (Internship), and an Integrative Learning Experience (Capstone). Students also select from among all master’s-level Public Health courses (e.g., health economics, strategic planning, health policy) to build a unique curriculum that supports their career goals. Specialized advising is provided to assist students in designing their individualized curriculum.
Curriculum
Students may complete the MPH portion of this coordinated degree program totally online, in class, or through a mix of online and in-class experiences.
A total of 60 credit hours of coursework are required for the coordinated MPH/MBA. Normally, 42 credit hours are required for the MPH; however, because of the coordinated nature of the degree 12 credit hours from the MBA curriculum are credited to the MPH. This allows students to earn both degrees in reduced time and at reduced cost.
Online students pay less than the out-of-state tuition rate for the MPH portion of this coordinated degree.
If a student is submitting to switch from a different degree program or department into a Coordinated Degree or the General MPH in Population Health Degree, the student should meet with the current program manager prior to submitting a petition to switch programs.
I chose the coordinated MPH/MBA program because of the benefits that the curriculum provides to my career and my future goals of progressing within my organization. I already have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, but in my current position, I help with the development of educational programs to service 320 clinics nationally and have a need for business foundations and skills. While many schools have remote education opportunities, not every institution accommodates their students the way that UAB does. The infrastructure of the coordinated degree programs really creates an opportunity for those in the middle of their professional career to evaluate whether continuing education is best for them. For a student like me, who has aspirations of integrating public health leadership and business with clinical practice, the MPH/MBA coordinated degree program has really added value to my career.
- Dr. John Ross (MPH/MBA ‘26)
Contact
For additional information concerning the coordinated MPH/MBA program, contact the School of Public Health at soph@uab.edu.
Photo by John Ross