MBA & Healthcare Administration
Be The Healthcare Leader of Tomorrow
Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States and globally. Combining business acumen with a strong foundation in health administration will leave you poised for a leadership position in a robust and ever-expanding industry sector. And, as you study for an MBA and MHA together, you'll leverage the expertise and community offered in Minnesota Carlson's Medical Industry Leadership Institute, a launchpad for many up-and-coming healthcare leaders.
Both located on the Minneapolis campus, the MHA-MBA allows students to complete both degrees in three years. To complete this time frame, students will carry a very demanding course load. After acceptance into the dual degree program, students meet with both their MHA and MBA advisors to ensure that their study plan satisfies the requirements of both degrees.
More Information About MHA-MBA
Program Structure
Fall Semester
Register as MHA.
| Course Number | Title | Required or Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PubH 6535 | Health Services Accounting | Required | 3 |
| PubH 6541 | Stats for HC Decision Making | Required | 3 |
| PubH 6542 | Mgmt of HC Orgs | Required | 3 |
| PubH 6556 | Health and Health Systems | Required | 3 |
| PubH 6524 | Twin Cities Learning Lab | Required | 1 |
| PubH 6526 | Professional Development | Required | 1 |
| PubH 6525 | Population Health | Required | 2 |
Total Credits: 16
Spring Semester
Register as MHA.
| Course Number | Title | Required or Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PubH 6544 | Principles of Prob Solving | Required | 3 |
| N/A | Clerkship/Residency | Required | 2 |
| PubH 6557 | Health Finance I | Required | 3 |
| PubH 6560 | Operations Research | Required | 3 |
| PubH 6555 | Economics | Required | 2 |
| Various | MHA electives | Elective | 4 |
| PubH: 6571 | Quality,Patient Safety and Perf Impro (2) | Required | 2 |
Total Credits: 13 required, Recommend 3 PubH elective credits
Summer
MBA Orientation - Last two weeks of August
| Course Number | Title | Required or Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PubH 7596* | Summer Residency | Required | 2 |
*This is billed during spring
Total Credits: 0 (registered in spring)
Minimum Credits Completed Year 1: 32
Fall Semester
Register as MBA.
| Course Number | Title | Required or Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA 6031 | Financial Acct | Required | 3 |
| MBA 6211 | Marketing Management | Required | 3 |
| MBA 6221 | Supply Chain & Operations | Required | 3 |
| MBA 6231 | Financial Management | Required | 3 |
| MBA 6141 | Managerial Economics | Required | 2 |
| MBA 6301 | Strategic Management | Required | 3 |
| MBA 6121 | Data Analysis & Statistics | Waived with completion of PubH 6541* | 3 |
*Additional MBA elective credits must be added during program to replace course.
Total Credits: 17 (MBA tuition band 12-20 credits)
Spring Semester
Register as MHA.
| Course Number | Title | Required or Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA 6111 | Organizational Behavior | Required | 2 |
| MBA 6241 | Competing in Data-Driven Age | Required | 2 |
| Various | MBA Enterprise◦ | Required | 4 |
| Various | Electives/Other Requirements (timing at student's choosing): - MBA Global Experience (4) ‡ | Various | Credits Vary |
◦ Enterprise courses meet Tuesdays/Thursdays 8:00-9:40 a.m. Students must take in Spring Year 2 and Fall Year 3.
‡ The international requirement can be fulfilled by participating in specified travel programs or glocal courses.
‡‡ MBA 6315 Business Ethics and MGMT 6465 Leadership & Personal Development are recommended to be taken in fall year 3 with the Full-Time MBA cohort. If timing does not work, can take in spring year 2 or year 3.
Total Credits: 18 recommended (MBA tuition band 12-20 credits)
Summer
MBA Internship
Minimum Credits Completed Year 2: 68
Note: During year three, you will choose one semester to register in MHA Program (paying per credits MHA tuition) and one semester in MBA Program (MBA tuition band 12-18 credits). Each semester will combine coursework from both programs.
Fall Semester
Register as an MBA or MHA student.
| Course Number | Title | Required or Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PubH 6562 | IT | Required | 2 |
| PubH 6558 | Health Finance II | TBD based on student pathway* | 3 |
| PubH 6564 | Private Purchasers Mngd Care | Required | 2 |
| PubH 6554 | HC Strategy | Optional | 2 |
| Various | MHA Elective | Required | 1 |
| Various | MBA Enterprise◦ | Required | 4 |
| Various | Electives/Other Requirements (timing at student's choosing): - MBA Global Experience (4) ‡ | Various | Credits Vary |
*Can petition the faculty if taken additional finance courses, but given the healthcare focus it may be good to take it and also could be a good review
If approved, though, those credits would need to be made up in other PubH electives
◦ Enterprise courses meet Tuesdays/Thursdays 8:00-9:40 a.m. Students must take in Spring Year 2 and Fall Year 3.
‡ The international requirement can be fulfilled by participating in specified travel programs or glocal courses.
Total Credits: If registering in MHA: 13-16 (paying per credit MHA tuition); If registering in MBA: MBA tuition band 12-18 credits
Spring Semester
Register in other program.
| Course Number | Title | Required or Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PubH 6547 | Human Resources | Required | 2 |
| PubH 6597 | Legal Considerations | Required | 3 |
| PubH 6565 | HC Delivery Design & Innovation | Required | 2 |
| PubH 6527 | Leadership and Affecting Change | Optional | 2 |
| PubH 6577 | Advanced Problem Solving | Optional | 2 |
| Various | Electives/Other Requirements (timing at student's choosing): - MBA Global Experience (4) ‡ | Required | Credits Vary |
◦ Enterprise courses meet Tuesdays/Thursdays 8:00-9:40 a.m. Students must take in Spring Year 2 and Fall Year 3.
‡ The international requirement can be fulfilled by participating in specified travel programs or glocal courses.
‡‡ MBA 6315 Business Ethics and MGMT 6465 Leadership & Personal Development are recommended to be taken in fall year 3 with the Full-Time MBA cohort. If timing does not work, can take in spring year 2 or year 3.
Note: Courses listed as "optional" are optional for MHA/MBA dual-degree students but are encouraged for MHA students.
Total Credits: If registering in MHA: 13-16 (paying per credit MHA tuition); If registering in MBA: MBA tuition band 12-18 credits
Credit distribution
Must complete a minimum of 48 credits in MHA PUBH designator
- 60 credits required for regular degree completion
- Transfer MBA --> MHA: MBA 6211, 6221, 6231, 6301 (12 cr)
- Waived of PubH 6577 (2 cr) and have optional waiver for PubH 6554 (2 cr) and PubH 6527 (2 cr)
Must complete a minimum of 52 credits in MBA
- 64 credits required for regular degree completion
- Transfer MHA --> MBA: PUBH 6541, 6542, 6556, 6544 (12 cr)
- Waived of MBA 6121 (3 cr). Need 15 MBA elective credits to reach 52 credits
Total Credits Completed: 100 (minimum)
Full-Time MBA Programs
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 612-625-5555
Full-Time MHA Program
Career & Student Services Coordinator
612-626-4474
[email protected]
School of Public Health Dual Degree Information