MBA/MHA Joint Degree
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Develop the business acumen and hands-on expertise you need to become a trailblazer in health care.
At Tulane, our joint Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree program will prepare you to manage and lead the business side of any healthcare organization. Blending finance and management training with expertise in analytics, outcomes measurement, and quality improvement, your coursework — taught by business and healthcare experts — will give you the knowledge and know-how you need to make data-driven decisions.
You’ll be well positioned to take charge in any clinical or nonclinical setting throughout the healthcare sector.
Why Enroll in Our MBA/MHA Joint Degree Program?
The MBA/MHA dual degree program equips you with a unique skill set that straddles two popular disciplines — business and healthcare administration — for a competitive edge in the healthcare industry.
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Career Outlook for MBA/MHA Joint Degree Graduates
Healthcare administration is a rapidly growing field. Employment of medical and health services managers is expected to increase 23 percent between 2024 and 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Prepare to meet the need for more qualified leaders who can navigate today’s complex care environments with Tulane University’s MBA/MHA dual degree program.
Discover some potential roles for graduates of the MBA/MHA dual degree program:
- Chief Operating Officer: Median Annual Salary: $151,200**
- Medical and Health Services Manager: Median Annual Salary: $117,960*
- Administrative Services Manager: Median Annual Salary: $108,390*
- Product Manager, Health Care: Median Annual Salary: $98,400**
- Hospital Administrator: Median Annual Salary: $96,960**
*Salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
**Salary data from Payscale, 2025
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Benefits of an MBA/MHA Joint Degree
With an emphasis on the latest technology and immersive learning, our innovative MBA/MHA dual degree program gives you the specialized professional development you need to elevate your positive impact — and earning potential — as a business savvy leader in health services.
Learn from experienced faculty who are committed to seeing you thrive from the classroom to the boardroom through practical application of vital healthcare and business administration knowledge.
Skills You Will Learn
- Live Case Problem-Solving: client-based projects, industry partnerships, stakeholder presentations, consulting approach
- Business Communication: interacting with business leaders through alumni and CMC networks
- Global immersion: through real-world project at an international location
- AI Implementation & Management: AI integration into multiple courses to understand the value AI tools add and their limitations
- Financial Modeling & Valuation: hands-on analysis of business performance, investment decisions, and strategic planning tools
Core Competencies
- Strategic Thinking & Innovation: competitive analysis, scenario planning, business model innovation
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Leverage functional diversity for business impact
- Strategic AI Intelligence: Transform data into competitive advantage decisions
- Experiential Learning Integration: Apply theory to real-world business problems
- Digital Transformation Leadership: Guide organizations through technology-driven change
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MBA/MHA Joint Degree FAQs
Yes. Through the MBA/MHA dual degree program at Tulane’s Freeman School of Business, you can earn your Master of Business Administration and Master of Health Administration in as little as three years.
Total compensation of MBA/MHA dual degree graduates varies greatly depending on a broad range of factors. Developing advanced skills and expertise in two different fields can help you open doors to more rewarding opportunities, particularly in specialized roles. Healthcare employers often view those who hold an MBA/MHA dual degree as more qualified for higher-paying positions than those who have only an MBA or an MHA.
An MBA/MHA dual degree program enables students to earn a master’s degree in both business administration and healthcare administration through one cohesive program. It’s specifically designed to prepare students for success as business leaders in healthcare organizations.
Students gain comprehensive training in administrative leadership as applied to the business side of health care. Through rigorous coursework, students develop vital expertise in healthcare economics, managerial finance, processes, and quality improvement as well as business negotiations, strategy, corporate communication, and marketing.
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