Master of Public Health - Master of Business Administration
A joint postgraduate degree integrating leadership, management, and public health expertise for global health challenges.
Best for:Health professionals seeking to bridge the gap between clinical public health practice and organizational management.
Overview
The Master of Public Health-Master of Business Administration (MPH-MBA) at James Cook University is a comprehensive joint degree designed for health professionals. It combines advanced leadership and management training with specialized public health skills, focusing on disease prevention and health improvement in tropical contexts. Students will gain technical knowledge in epidemiology, biostatistics, and health policy alongside business performance methods. The curriculum emphasizes critical analysis of complex business issues and the application of sustainable strategies to improve organizational outcomes.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced study of tropical public health and disease control strategies.
- Develop skills in public health management, planning, and policy implementation.
- Apply biostatistical and epidemiological methods to public health challenges.
- Evaluate organizational contexts to identify and implement performance improvement methods.
- Analyze complex contemporary business issues to make effective strategic decisions.
- Integrate sustainable economic, social, and environmental practices into business models.
Requirements
Degree required: AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a Health Sciences discipline or equivalent.
Degree offered: Master of Public Health - Master of Business Administration
Language: English proficiency required for academic study.
Instruction: English
- Academic background in Health Sciences
- Professional experience in a relevant health discipline
- Capacity for critical analysis of complex systems
- Must hold an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a Health Sciences discipline or equivalent professional qualification.
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Interested applicants should visit the official James Cook University course page to review specific entry requirements and submission procedures. Applications are processed through the university's online portal.
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