Online M.P.H./M.S.M.O.B. Dual Degree Program
Complete Our Dual Master’s Degree Program Online to Impact Lives
Flexible Online Courses
3 – 3.5 Years
64 Credit Hours
$800 per Credit
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Emerge as an Effective Public Health Leader
- Apply By: 08/25/25
- Start Class: 08/25/25
By completing our dual master’s degree program online, you can earn a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) and Master of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior (M.S.M.O.B.) in a single program. Our expert faculty members impart knowledge and skills for motivating organizational behavior change, identifying areas for community health improvement and formulating strategic plans. We offer the courses online, giving you the flexibility to continue meeting your professional and personal commitments.
Program Highlights
- Seek your M.P.H. and M.S.M.O.B. degrees in a single program
- Transfer credits accepted
- Each term lasts eight weeks
- Study full- or part-time
Online Dual Degrees Program Highlights
Curriculum
Explore the Curriculum for Our Online Dual Master’s Program
64 Credit Hours
21 Courses*
Depending on your previous experience, you can take 21 – 23 courses to complete our online dual master’s degree program, as opposed to the 24 – 26 courses required for students seeking each degree separately. As a signal of our quality curriculum, the M.P.H. component of this dual degree program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
While completing our M.P.H./M.S.M.O.B. dual degree program online, you will take an array of management and public health courses to develop expertise in health behavior, epidemiology, human resource planning, global strategic management and more. Additionally, the program includes a public health internship that provides hands-on experience under our expert faculty’s supervision.
For this online program, you will take all courses for one degree before you begin the second degree. After completing the program, you will earn two diplomas.
Course Highlights
- PBHL 5506 Leadership and Management
- PBHL 6898 Community Health Analysis
- MNGT 6601 Project Management
- MGMT 6634 Strategy, Structure, Decision-Making
Admissions Requirements
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Application Deadline August 25, 2025
Start Date August 25, 2025
We offer a simple admissions process for students interested in completing our dual master’s degree program online. There are no application fees or testing requirements, making it easier to get started. Note that students must be accepted into both degree programs prior to enrollment.
| Online Application Form | Apply Now |
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| Degree and Minimum GPA | A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.75. |
| Transcripts | Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities. |
| Transfer Credits | To qualify for transfer credit, the course must be an appropriate graduate-level course completed with a grade of “B” or better within the last five years at a regionally accredited college or university to be reviewed by the faculty, department chair and/or program director for approval. |
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International Admission Requirements
Our online M.P.H./M.S.M.O.B. program gives students around the world a convenient path to new career skills. In addition to the standard admission requirements, international students must provide the following items.
| Foreign Transcript Evaluation | A three-year bachelor’s degree program must be deemed equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree program by Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), World Education Services (WES) or Educational Perspectives in order to qualify for admission to a graduate program. |
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| English Language Proficiency | International students applying to graduate programs must meet one of the following requirements on a proficiency exam:
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Tuition & Aid
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Benedictine University designed this online dual master’s program to provide a valuable return for your career. We offer competitive tuition, and our admissions counselors can help you explore financial aid options.
| Cost per Credit Hour | $800 |
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| Total Number of Credit Hours | 64 |
| Total Estimated Tuition | $51,200 |
| Additional Fees | $125 student services fee per semester |
| Other Costs to Budget For | The estimated tuition cost does not include factors like textbooks or other expenses. |
Proud to Support Our Military Students
Benedictine University is grateful for the service of the men and women of the U.S. military. We participate in the Yellow Ribbon program and offer a Military Scholarship to active-duty and veteran service members. Additionally, our admissions team can help you make the most of the education benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
We strive to provide valuable returns as you progress through your online program and career. To make your program cost-effective, we can help you explore financial aid options, scholarships, military benefits and more. Plus, learn how tuition reimbursement programs help you save money while earning a career-aligned degree.
Tuition DetailsThe Public Health Internship Experience
Through the public health internship, you will apply what you have learned through hands-on practice under our faculty’s supervision. Whether you are looking to advance with your current employer or position yourself for a new career, the internship will give you 240 hours of field experience that can strengthen your resume.
Intern With Your Current Organization
We understand that returning to school while managing a full-time career and an internship can be a heavy workload. That said, if you already work in your desired field, you can complete your internship with your current employer by meeting these requirements:
- You’ll be engaged in activities that are not a part of your regular job.
- Your employer will guarantee that the required clock hours for the internship don’t overlap with those for which you’re already compensated under your current employment contract.
- There will be a qualified preceptor (master’s degree trained personnel in a field related to public health) within the place of employment who can oversee the internship experience.
Why Choose the Dual M.P.H./M.S.M.O.B. Degree?
With this dual degree program, you can earn the M.S. in Management and Organizational Behavior and CEPH-accredited Master of Public Health in less time than students seeking each degree separately. Moreover, our online courses provide flexibility for fitting your studies around your professional and personal commitments.
While completing our online dual master’s degree program, you will gain skills for leading projects focusing on:
- Workplace safety
- Managing change
- Employee health and welfare issues
- Designing policies for a diverse population
- Applying ethical solutions to health care issues and challenges
Why Choose the Dual M.P.H./M.S.M.O.B. Degree?
With this dual degree program, you can earn the M.S. in Management and Organizational Behavior and CEPH-accredited Master of Public Health in less time than students seeking each degree separately. Moreover, our online courses provide flexibility for fitting your studies around your professional and personal commitments.
While completing our online dual master’s degree program, you will gain skills for leading projects focusing on:
Is Completing a Dual M.P.H./M.S.M.O.B. Online Right for Me?
| M.P.H. | M.S.M.O.B. | Dual M.P.H./M.S.M.O.B. |
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| 2 years of school, 1 degree | 2 years of school, 1 degree | 3 – 3.5 years of school, 2 degrees |
| Learn skills specific to public health | Master people management skills | Acquire public health and people management skills |
| Online program with an internship | Online courses with a residency experience | Online courses with an internship and a residency experience |
| 14 courses | 10 – 12 courses | 21 – 23 courses |
Become a Public Health Leader Online with Benedictine
The dual M.P.H./M.S.M.O.B. program prepares you to become a key part of your company’s management team, capable of educating your teammates and promoting proper health practices in a variety of settings. You’ll get ready to respond to public health challenges with compassion while leveraging management skills to implement changes. This dual degree program also demonstrates to employers that you are focused on the future and informed about public health issues and the human side of business.
Explore CareersCareer Paths for Dual Degree in M.P.H./M.S.M.O.B. Graduates
Public Health Consultant $123,681 average annual salary1
Public Health Analyst $76,557 average annual salary2
What You’ll Learn
Complete our dual master’s degree program online to build skills for becoming a leader in public health. The coursework enables you to drive positive change while leading teams focusing on confronting public health challenges.
Program Outcomes
- Analyze and solve public health problems with statistical methods.
- Prevent and control public health problems by analyzing patterns of disease and injury.
- Improve population health problems through research.
- Implement a culturally competent and ethical approach to public health practice, research, policy development and health disparities.
- Effectively motivate employees, committees and groups.
- Assume the strategic lead on key company objectives.
- Design and implement policies on management issues such as workforce diversity, change management and ethical leadership.
- Spearhead strategic planning initiatives, manage labor relations disputes, lead negotiations and resolve workplace conflicts.
Follow Our Faculty to the Forefront of In-Demand Fields
Benedictine University’s faculty members bring tremendous professional experience to the classroom. As distinguished instructors and industry leaders, they commit to publishing new findings and pioneering new possibilities in their fields. Thanks to our small student-to-faculty ratio, you will receive personal support throughout your online program.
Krishna Bhagat, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.C.H.E.S.®, Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health
Faculty Spotlight: Krishna Bhagat, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.C.H.E.S.®
Dr. Krishna Bhagat is an assistant professor in the Department of Public Health. Dr. Bhagat has experience managing large-scale research studies at an independent research company called NORC at the University of Chicago. She is also very passionate about addressing public health issues that affect societies across the globe and spent four years helping to develop, lead and teach an immersive Global Public Health program for undergraduate students.
Dr. Bhagat’s research interests include examining taken-for-granted public health ‘stories’ from a more critical lens so that we can work together to promote health in more holistic, effective, inclusive and safer ways.
Dr. Bhagat is also the on-campus student adviser and works closely with the Public Health Student Organization. She is happy to set aside time to speak with students about their career aspirations or opportunities to be involved in research or service projects in public health.
Education
- Minor in South Asian Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Bachelor’s in Sociology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Bachelor’s in Gender and Women’s Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Master’s in Public Health – International Health and Social and Behavioral Sciences, Boston University
- Ph.D. in Behavioral and Community Health, University of Maryland, College Park
Faculty Spotlight: Julie Bjorkman, Ph.D.
Dr. Bjorkman has been full-time with Benedictine for eight years, after a 25-year career in corporate environments working in organization development (OD), HR transformation, change communications and employee engagement. Her professional experiences with multinational corporations such as GE, HSBC, British Petroleum, Allstate, Sara Lee and Takeda Pharmaceuticals have given her a wealth of on-the-job experience with organizational change and leadership development. She is a published author on change communication and continues to conduct research, write and consult with organizations on this topic.
Education
- Ph.D. – Organization Development, Benedictine University
- Master’s Degree – Organization Development, Case Western Reserve University
- Bachelor’s Degree – English, John Carroll University
Julie Bjorkman, Associate Dean, Assistant Professor, Goodwin College of Business
Director, Arthur J. Schmitt Future Leaders Scholarship Program
Sources and Disclaimer
- Salary.com. “Public Health Consultant Salary in the United States.” Retrieved April 18, 2025, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/posting/public-health-consultant-salary.
- Salary.com. “Public Health Analyst Salary in the United States.” Retrieved April 18, 2025, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/posting/public-health-analyst-salary.
*Depending on an applicant’s previous experience and background, additional foundation courses may be required.