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Master of Public Health-Master of Business Administration

This joint degree offers leadership and management training, combined with a range of public health skills. It is designed for health professionals with a suitable undergraduate degree or recognised professional qualification in a relevant discipline. With a MPH-MBA from JCU you are prepared for the future to help address the global challenges faced in improving health and wellbeing.

#1 in Australia

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#1 in Queensland

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#1 in Queensland

for student support 2024 Good Universities Guide, PG Business

Commencing

  • Online: February, July
  • Townsville: February, July

Fees

$30,225.00^

^estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load


Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible

Duration

2 years full-time

Entry Requirements

AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a Health Sciences discipline; or equivalent

Course Code

109804

Course detail

Real stories

  • Studied Master of Public Health-Master of Business Administration

    Alumni

    James Wong

    Master of Public Health-Master of Business Administration

    The combination of health with business not only introduces you to the world of public health, but also makes you aware of the economic factors that influence many of the decisions made by management and government in the health sector.

  • Studied Master of Public Health-Master of Business Administration

    Alumni

    Hannah Mason

    Master of Public Health-Master of Business Administration

    Whether you are a clinician looking to enhance your leadership skills, or someone who wants to dive into meaningful research, this program can be tailored for you. JCU has a very supportive academic environment, and the program advisors can help you to arrange your schedule to get the maximum benefits of this program.

  • Associate Professor, Master of Public Health - Master of Business Administration

    Lecturer

    Associate Professor Richard Franklin

    Master of Public Health - Master of Business

    This is a unique program where students leave the university with two JCU Master’s degrees. By combining public health and business skills, JCU students are ready to take on the challenges of delivering initiatives that can make a difference to many lives.

  • Health Promotion Coordinator with the Townsville-Mackay Medicare Local (TMML)

    Employer

    Barbra Kurkowski

    Area Manager (Townsville), Northern Queensland Primary Health Network

    I hire JCU graduates because they have a local context and knowledge of North Queensland. They have studied a comprehensive public health degree with diverse subjects, but local relevance. It’s very important for us to grow and keep skilled workforce in North Queensland.