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    Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Health (MBA/MPH)

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    Boston, USMba/mphIn-person21 months
    $139,740.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    35%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    150
    Cohort
    students
    82
    Credits
    $125.00
    App fee

    Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Health (MBA/MPH) at Boston University is a 82-credit, 21-month, in-person Mba/mph program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $139,740.

    About the program

    The dual degree program combines an MBA from Questrom School of Business with an MPH from the School of Public Health, providing training in management and public health with a focus on the health sector including health policy, program administration, and financial analysis.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027 (Round 1)
    Oct 8, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min A GRE score is not required for application to BU School of Public Health and will not be considered if submitted.
    GMAT
    optional
    Min no strict minimum (waiver available)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT: 100 or higher; TOEFL PBT: 600 or higher (SPH); TOEFL IBT 90 recommended (Questrom)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic: 7.0 total band score (SPH); 6.5 on each band for competitive applicants (Questrom)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $140,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $16,770.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Health (MBA/MPH) at Boston University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Health (MBA/MPH) at Boston University is $139,740 across 82 required credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Health (MBA/MPH) at Boston University online or in-person?
    Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Health (MBA/MPH) at Boston University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Health (MBA/MPH) at Boston University take to complete?
    Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Health (MBA/MPH) at Boston University is structured around 21 months and 82 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Health (MBA/MPH) at Boston University?
    Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Health (MBA/MPH) at Boston University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 35%.
    How large is the Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Health (MBA/MPH) at Boston University cohort?
    Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Health (MBA/MPH) at Boston University typically enrolls around 150 students per cohort.