Why Pursue a MBA and MPH Dual Degree
Combine your degrees and use the expertise and skills gained in business and management toward solving crucial health and healthcare issues faced by public and private organizations worldwide. The dual MBA/MPH degree program provides an avenue for students seeking to advance their business and public health skills to enroll in both degree programs concurrently. The dual program saves students time, and costs are reduced by about 25% compared to earning the two degrees independently. Shared crediting of some coursework also makes it possible for students to complete both degrees in as little as three years.
The UTSA MBA Experience
Study with top-notch faculty, and grow your professional network with colleagues who possess a variety of life experiences.
Register for an Information Session
Interested in learning more about UTSA’s Carlos Alvarez College of Business MBA/MPH dual program? Register to attend an upcoming Information Session where you’ll have the opportunity to review application procedures, learn admissions requirements and ask questions.
Admission & Application Requirements
Applications are submitted through the UTSA Graduate Application. Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UTSA Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UTSA by the appropriate application deadline.
Please note: You will need to submit a separate application to the Master of Public Health (MPH). All applicants can apply via a centralized application service, the Schools of Public Health Application Service. Start your MPH application here: https://sph.uth.edu/application/.| MBA/MPH Dual Program | ||
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| Required Degree | Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution. | |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours | |
| Coursework | 18 credit hours in an area related to this graduate degree and at least 12 hours must be at the upper-division level. Students interested in this program who have previous education in non-business fields are encouraged to apply. | |
| Transcripts* | Required from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English | |
| Credential Evaluation | Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) directly from the graduate admission application platform | |
| GRE/GMAT | 23-24 App: Scores are currently waived for this program through the 2023-24 academic year. 24-25 App: Not required |
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| English Language Proficiency | 550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100 | |
| Purpose Statement | Required | |
| Resume | Required | |
| Letters of Recommendation | 2 academic or professional reference(s) demonstrating your attributes for successful completion of this program (you will request these through the Graduate Admissions Application; let your recommenders know of your deadline to ensure submissions are on time) | |
| *Unofficial transcripts will be taken into consideration for admissions; however, if admitted into the program, you must submit official transcripts to the University. | ||
Application Deadlines
Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents and letters of recommendation, if applicable, must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.
| MBA/MPH Dual Program | |||
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| Timing on Admission Decision: Completed applications will be reviewed for admission on a rolling basis. Decisions generally will be made and sent to applicants within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the application. | |||
| Application Deadlines for: | Priority | International | Domestic |
| Fall 2024 | June 1 | August 1 | |
| Spring 2025 | November 1 | December 1 | |
| Summer 2025 | Not Available | Not Available | |
Career Options
UTSA prepares you for future careers that are in demand. The possible careers below is data pulled by a third-party tool called Emsi, which pulls information from sources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, online job postings, other government databases and more to give you regional and national career outlook related to this academic program.
The tuition cost and related fees indicated below will vary by semester, number of courses taken, residency status and enrollment level (full-time or part-time). The table below is based on the 2023-2024 graduate student fee schedule. For the current fee schedule, reference: utsa.edu/financialaffairs/services/fiscal-services/tuition-fees
Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Summer 2024 Tuition and Fees (subject to change)
| Resident | University Tuition and Fees1, 2, 3 | Business Differential Tuition ($129/credit hour) | Semester Fee for Master’s Students | Total |
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| 3 hours | $1,772.07 | $407.10 | $150.00 | $2,329.17 |
| 6 hours | $3,101.67 | $814.20 | $150.00 | $4,065.87 |
| 9 hours | $4,473.27 | $1,221.30 | $150.00 | $5,844.57 |
| 12 hours | $5,844.87 | $1,628.40 | $150.00 | $7,623.27 |
| 15 hours | $6,977.07 | $2,035.50 | $150 | $9,162.57 |
1Note: additional $75 fee for each online/hybrid course
2Additional $10 in first semester
3Does not include parking or health insurance
Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Summer 2024 Tuition and Fees (subject to change)
| Non-Resident | University Tuition and Fees1, 2, 3, 4 | Business Differential Tuition ($129/credit hour) | Semester Fee for Master’s Students | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 hours | $4,863.63 | $407.10 | >$150.00 | $5,420.73 |
| 6 hours | $9,284.79 | $814.20 | $150.00 | $10,248.99 |
| 9 hours | $13,747.95 | $1,221.30 | $150.00 | $15,119.25 |
| 12 hours | $18,211.11 | $1,628.40 | $150.00 | $19,989.51 |
| 15 hours | $22,434.87 | $2,035.50 | $150 | $24,620.37 |
1Note: additional $75 fee for each online/hybrid course
2Additional $10 in first semester
3Does not include parking or health insurance
4International students are assessed an additional $125 per semester
- Acelity
- Baptist Medical Center
- Christus Health
- Children’s Hospital of San Antonio
- Medtronic
- Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc.
- San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
- Southwest Research Institute
- UT Health Science Center San Antonio
- University Health System
MBA
- Financial Accounting Concepts
- Accounting Analysis for Decision Making
- Economic Theory and Policy
- Management and Behavior in Organizations
MPH
- Biostatistics
- Environmental Health Services
- Epidemiology
- Public Health Policy/Management
"The MBA/MPH program has been instrumental in shaping the way I view and approach the business world."
