Dual MBA/MPH (Online)

Today's public health professionals are faced with both old and new public health challenges—the HIV/AIDS pandemic, the threat of bioterrorism, epidemics ranging from heart disease to cancer to obesity, the health of our increasingly elderly populations, the safety of our water and our food, and high-risk behaviors like smoking and substance abuse that endanger our health. The Master of Business Administration (MBA)/Master of Public Health (MPH) dual degree option adds the comprehensive business core of an MBA to the Master of Public Health.

The MBA/MPH program results in the earning of both the MPH and the MBA degrees and can be completed in less time than taking degrees individually. The breadth of the program enables students to take leadership roles and pursue a myriad of career opportunities across the healthcare spectrum.

Master of Science in Nursing (Online)

In today's economic climate, long-term career planning is more important than ever. While some industries are shrinking, healthcare shows no signs of slowing down. With more than 2.5 million nurses currently employed, the healthcare industry is one of America's fastest growing economic sections. And earning your Master of Science in Nursing is a smart career move.

Benedictine's online MSN program combines rich interaction between faculty and students, with a flexible and innovative online learning environment. You can learn anytime and anywhere. It's a great way to balance the responsibilities of work, family and earning an advanced degree.

Customize your MSN degree with our flexible curriculum, designed for today's healthcare professional. Our 8 course core is combined with 4 additional electives to create your custom "area of focus", or you may choose one of our predetermined areas of focus that will help you develop the critical skills you want to advance your career. This unique approach to the MSN degree allows you to identify the courses and skill sets YOU need to advance your career

MBA - Health Administration

Business professionals know that an MBA is a valuable asset on the career ladder?especially during difficult economic times. Benedictine's online MBA degree program is designed to prepare you to successfully lead organizations through the challenges and pitfalls of the 21st century business environment. Our online MBA program offers a robust business foundation curriculum as well as seven concentrations to provide in-depth study in key management areas:

• Health Care Administration
• Entrepreneurship and Managing Innovation
• Accounting
• Marketing
• International Business
• Internet Marketing

Benedictine also offers an accelerated MBA program during which you can take two classes at a time to complete your degree faster - possibly in as little as one year. Both the traditional and the accelerated MBA offer a dual concentration option to help you further increase your expertise and value in the job market.

Those with an undergraduate background in business may be able to waive up to four foundation courses, and in some cases, the GMAT requirement may be waived as well.

MPH (Online)

The functions of the field of public health are vital: from communicating information about diseases to educating communities about proper diet and nutrition. In addition, public health practitioners help ensure society runs smoothly, keep medical costs down and encourage the spread of accurate and factual information. Benedictine's online Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program provides you with the essential tools to lead organizations, agencies and companies that deal with these tasks. The Benedictine online MPH degree covers core areas of public health, such as:

• Biostatistics
• Epidemiology
• Health services management
• Health policy
• Behavioral and social aspects of public health
• Environmental health

Coursework may also intersect with related areas, such as urban planning, policy, advocacy, community organizing, social work and social sustainability.

Certificate Options

While you can apply the MPH degree to a wide range of population-based health concerns, you may want to add a certificate in a specific area of public health to increase your expertise and job marketability. Or you may choose to earn a certificate only. With requirements of just four classes, a certificate is a fast way to get up to speed on these crucial areas of public health:

• Health Management and Policy
• Disaster Management
• Health Education and Promotion

MPH - Health Management & Policy (Online)

Designed for health care professionals who seek to participate in and influence policy development, the curriculum covers the necessary skills and knowledge to evaluate current practices and recommend appropriate changes based on societal needs, relevant laws and regulations, and cost effectiveness.