• Return to Normal University Operations on Thursday, Feb. 20

    Lenoir-Rhyne University will return to normal university operations on Thursday, Feb. 20, at our all of our campus locations—Hickory, Columbia and Asheville. Classes will resume as scheduled, and all offices will be open.

    UPDATE: Feb. 20, 9:15 a.m. (from Academic Affairs)
    Due to the recent weather changes in Hickory, you may opt to move your classes to remote delivery today if you have concerns about safely traveling to campus. If you choose to hold classes remotely, please notify your students and your dean as soon as possible.

    For those holding in-person classes, we ask that you exercise flexibility with attendance policies, understanding that some students may face transportation challenges or safety concerns. Students should not feel compelled to risk unsafe travel conditions to attend class.

    Please communicate your teaching plans to your students and your dean.

    Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring everyone's safety while maintaining academic continuity.

Unleash Your Potential

Public Health/Business Administration, MPH/MBA


Elevate your career in healthcare management while driving innovation at the intersection of public health and business.

The Master of Public Health and Master of Business Administration (MPH/MBA) dual-degree program provides you with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of public health principles, management strategies and innovative business practices, allowing you to stand out and thrive in a wide range of professional environments. 

As workplaces and economies continue to evolve with technology and world events, flexibility and adaptability have become valuable currency in all sectors of business. The MPH/MBA program allows you to earn two complementary degrees in a shorter time while opening career opportunities in management as well as mobility between industries.

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Program Highlights


Comprising 57 total credit hours, the dual-degree curriculum includes all the core requirements for both an MPH and MBA accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). 

Requirements for the MPH serve as elective credits for the MBA and vice versa. The result is a streamlined program that allows you to earn both degrees over a projected three years — about a year less than the two degrees would require if completed separately — at a significantly lower cost.

  • Complete two master's programs simultaneously. 
  • Fall, spring or summer start.
  • Built for working professionals. Flexible and convenient course schedules and online, asynchronous classes that are ideal for maintaining a balance with work-life-study commitments.
  • Field experiences and applied research opportunities tailored to your goals and interests.
  • Expanded career opportunities that bridge the gap between healthcare and business.
  • Equip yourself to pursue leadership roles in healthcare organizations, pharmaceutical companies, consulting firms, government agencies, non-profit organizations and more. 
  • High-quality private education at an affordable tuition rate.

Program Requirements

Accreditation


Lenoir-Rhyne is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. 

The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accredits the Master of Public Health (MPH), and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) accredits the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

David Lowry

LR has a program structured for adult learners. I had the opportunity to go to campus for lectures. When I was traveling for business, I tuned in to Zoom from my hotel room. I valued that flexibility.

David Lowry, M.D., MBA'19

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