Dual MBA/MPH

The breadth of this dual degree program enables students to take leadership roles in both business and the health spectrum.



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Frequently Asked Questions
Online Dual MBA/MPH

 
How and when do I get started?
Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis throughout the academic year. Contact an Admissions Advisor at (866) 295-3104 for program and enrollment information.

How many sessions a year do you offer?
The Online Dual M.B.A./M.P.H. is offered six sessions per year. Call for more information at (866) 295-3104 or request more info by filling out the form.

What kind of educational background is required for admission?
You must have an undergraduate degree with a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on all attempted college credits to satisfy the minimum requirements established by the M.P.H. portion of the dual degree.

Is a campus residency required?
No, the Online Dual M.B.A./M.P.H. program is completed entirely online and does not require a campus visit or residency.

Is there a thesis required?
No, the Online Dual M.B.A./M.P.H. program does not require a thesis.

Is an internship required?
Yes, the M.P.H. portion of the dual degree requires students to complete 180 hours to fulfill the M.P.H. internship requirement.

Do I have to apply separately to both programs?
Yes, but the application process has been streamlined for the Dual M.B.A./M.P.H. program to reduce duplicate work. Your application for admission to the Dual M.B.A./M.P.H. program will be reviewed by both the M.P.H. and M.B.A. departments.

Contact an Admissions Advisor at (866) 295-3104 for additional information about the application process.

Can the graduate entrance exam requirements be waived?
Yes, for the Dual M.B.A./M.P.H., the required graduate exams can be waived.

Contact an Admissions Advisor at (866) 295-3104 for additional information about graduate exam waivers.

How many total credits are required?
The Online Dual M.B.A./M.P.H. program consists of 96 quarter credit-hours.

How many courses do I take per academic term?
On average, most working adult students take one online course per eight week session. The Dual M.B.A./M.P.H. program offers six academic sessions per year.

Can I transfer in equivalent course work?
Yes, up to 32 quarter credit-hours of equivalent graduate coursework completed with the grade of “B” or better within the last five years at a regionally accredited college or university will be reviewed for transfer credit approval. The other 64 credits must be earned online at Benedictine toward the 96 credit requirement for the online Dual M.B.A./M.P.H. program.

Contact an Admissions Advisor at (866) 295-3104 for additional information about transfer credit.

Is advising available for all students?
Yes, each student receives a customized curriculum plan for the Online Dual M.B.A./M.P.H. program, and always has easy access to their advisor via email or telephone appointments.