Is a MBA a good complement to a masters in public health

Is a MBA a good complement to a masters in public health?
I am already getting a MPH, but would like to know if the MBA would be a good investment. Is it necessary?
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yes its an awsom option try to do mba in abroad and settle therre,in india its nwaste


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I would think that an MPA would be better suited for public sector jobs and that most MPH jobs are public sector. If you're going to invest in another degree - you might want to consider a doctorate in something. As for the value of an MBA - you'll be amazed at the cool stuff you'll learn. Just in terms of value managing your own affairs it will pay back well. The job options it opens (depending on your work experience) are incredibly varied. An MS in Stats is pretty valuable these days too - if your Public Health area/background is stats oriented you might prefer that route.


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An MBA is not "necessary," however it is definitely a plus. I work at a medical school, and our President has an MBA and MD. There are several higher ups with MBAs, such as the Center Director at my program's Federal Funding Agency, as well as many in administration and faculty at the medical school. Also, I have a friend who has an MBA and a PharmD and she works for the federal government. So it is definitely useful and I think it is starting to become the trend in the public health field. As far as being a good investment is concerned, MBAs are expensive. Personally, I would go for an MBA at a good public school if it is an "extra" degree.


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It is a good idea... But better to go for hospital management or MBA in health care.... http://www.studyfreak.com


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Sure if you can afford to get both degrees. The MBA is suitable for a public health career. The MBA is a general degree preparing students for management positions in any level of a business, up to CEO. MBA students study accounting, finance, marketing, management, statistics, economics, strategy, policy, and other courses. Many MBA programs offer concentrations in these and many other fields, but that amounts to only 2-3 courses in your chosen field in the second year of study. If your undergraduate degree is in public health, you may consider getting directly into an MBa program. Consult the Official MBA Guide. It's a comprehensive free public service with more than 2,000 MBA programs listed worldwide. It allows you to search for programs by location (US, Europe, Far East, etc.), by concentration (finance, marketing, aviation management, health management, accounting, etc.), by type of program (full-time, distance learning, part-time, etc), and by listing your own criteria and preferences to get a list of universities that satisfy your needs. Schools report their accreditation status, tuition cost, number of students, class sizes, program length, and a lot of other data. Schools provide data on entrance requirements, program costs, program characteristics, and much more. You can use the Guide to contact schools of your choice, examine their data, visit their web site, and send them pre applications. You can see lists of top 40 schools ranked by starting salaries of graduates, GMAT scores, and other criteria. It's the best service available at http://officialmbaguide.org.


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