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Online Master of Public Health/MS in Management and Organizational Behavior Dual Degree Curriculum

The dual Master of Public Health (MPH)/Master of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior (MSMOB) degree offers students the opportunity to combine advanced studies in management and public health. The program requires the successful completion of 61 credit hours—34 toward the MPH and 27 toward the MSMOB.

Master of Public Health Program Courses (34 credits)

PBHL 5502 Introduction to Biostatistics (3 Credits)

Applies statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing, and solving problems in public health, healthcare, and biomedical, clinical and population-based research.

Prerequisite: Algebra or Equivalent


PBHL 5507 Health Behavior Theory (3 Credits)

This course exposes students to a variety of traditional and emerging theoretical models and frameworks which can be applied toward explaining and modifying health behaviors. Students will have the opportunity to apply relevant theoretical principles towards changing a health behavior in a specific population.


PBHL 5501 Introduction to Public Health (3 Credits)

Explores the history, basic structures and operations of public health and health care delivery systems based on Essential Public Health Services.


PBHL 5504 Introduction to Epidemiology (3 Credits)

This course introduces students to the basic principles of epidemiology, the study of the distribution, determinants and control of health in populations. The course will emphasize fundamental epidemiologic methods, including descriptive and analytic methods, in a variety of public health settings.


PBHL 6500 Research Methods in Public Health (3 Credits)

This course introduces students to public health research methods, including study design, data collection and analysis, and interpretation of findings.


PBHL Elective (6 Credits)

2 elective courses (3 credit hours each) required to fulfill MPH requirements. Electives should be taken prior to taking PBHL 6898, when possible.


PBHL 6898 Community Health Analysis (3 Credits)

Demonstrates the collection of data on and setting priorities for improving the health of a defined population. It involves field work and utilization of research skills. This culminating experience requires the synthesis and integration of knowledge from previous coursework.

Prerequisite: Completion of all core courses


PBHL 5505 Health Systems, Law and Policy (3 Credits)

Addresses the development and advocacy processes for public health policies; provides tools for policy analysis; and application to important public health issues.


PBHL 5506 Leadership and Management in Health Organizations (3 Credits)

Explores basic management principles and practical tools for health management professionals in a variety of public health and health care organizations.


PBHL 6899 MPH Internship/Capstone (4 Credits)

During the internship, students will demonstrate skills and competencies learned in the MPH program in a practical, supervised experience in a health-related agency. The purpose of the internship is to provide experiential learning and the opportunity to explore professional goals.

Prerequisite: All core courses and PBHL 6898, all with a grade of "A" or "B".


MS in Management and Organizational Behavior Courses (27 credits)

MNGT 6201 Organizational Development (3 Credits)

Considers the theory and practice of organizational change and organization development (O.D.). Discusses analysis, planning, implementation and evaluation of change programs. Covers the learning process, O.D. interventions, consultant skills, employee participation, monitoring success, reinforcement and ethical issues.


MNGT 6202 Groups and Team Building (3 Credits)

Develops a knowledge of team building, its theoretical basis, and its strengths and weaknesses as an organization development (OD) intervention. Includes the application of team building in organizational performance.


MNGT 6203 Organization Development Consulting Skills (3 Credits)

Covers the concepts, models and philosophy of process consultation and its role in organization development. Emphasizes the application of this key activity in consulting to organizations, groups and individuals. Presented in a context useful to consultants and mangers alike.


MNGT 6205 Global Change (3 Credits)

Examines and analyzes organization development (OD) values and their relationship with national and cultural values globally. Consists of an overview and case studies involving application and adaptation of management and OD practices to local situations differing by organization and national culture


MNGT 6301 Human Resources and Talent Management (3 Credits)

Introduction to strategic human resource management. Covers the relationship of business and HR planning and the changing character of the workforce. Provides systemic overview of recruiting, training, compensation, and diversity, inclusion, legal issues, and employee relations.

Prerequisite: MNGT 5101 or waived, or MNGT 6101


ACCT 5100 Accounting for Non-Financial Managers (3 Credits)

Surveys a broad range of financial techniques applied to business and organizational problems. Emphasizes understanding rather than mathematical rigor. Stresses interpretation and analysis of problems


MNGT 6101 Organizational Behavior: Theory and Contemporary Practice (3 Credits)

Covers the basic theory and application of administration and management. Emphasizes organizational behavior, including problems of motivation, leadership, organizational design and organization culture.


MNGT 6601 Project Management (3 Credits)

The art and science of project management as applied to a variety of business and technology settings. Discusses how to initiate, plan, execute and control, and close projects within budget and on schedule. This course emphasizes planning, while introducing project management fundamentals and principles from the standpoint of the project manager who must plan, organize, execute, and monitor and control non-operational activities to deliver projects on-time, under-budget and within performance objectives. Topics include organization and charters; scope and work breakdown structures; project life cycles, responsibility matrixes; as well as. planning and control methods such as PERT/CPM, Gantt charts, and earned value.


MNGT 6701 Business Intelligence (3 Credits)

This course explores how data and information systems can be utilized to drive effective operations, improved decisionmaking and create strategic advantages in organizations. Reviews information lifecycle components of data collection, analysis, and interpretation as well as the development of measurement systems for strategic goals. Includes an introduction to common analysis techniques and technology tools utilized for both analysis and presentation. Focus will be placed on collecting and transforming quality data to draw appropriate conclusions.


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