Dual Degree: M.B.A and M.A

Dual degree pathway Master of Business Administration | M.B.A.
Master of Arts in Health Care Administration | M.A.

Unlock Dual Success: Embark on a transformative academic journey at Washington Adventist University with our unique Master’s dual program. By pursuing both a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration (MHA) concurrently, you gain a distinct advantage in the industry.

Why Pursue Our Dual Master’s Program?

  • Specialized Healthcare Focus: Develop a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape, including healthcare policies, ethics, and information system management. Our curriculum is designed to cultivate specialized expertise that is essential for navigating the complexities of the healthcare sector.

  • Time Efficiency: With our integrated curriculum, you can complete both degrees in just 48 credit hours. This streamlined approach not only saves valuable time but also enables you to graduate faster and enter the workforce sooner. By accelerating your path to graduation, you can start making a meaningful impact in both the business and healthcare domains at an earlier stage in your career.

  • Network with industry leaders: Internships and fieldwork experiences will afford opportunities for developing a strong network of healthcare and business professionals, offering valuable connections and networking opportunities.

Affordable

Our tuition rates are competitive (graduate $625 per credit hour).

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Accelerated:

Classes are offered online, face-to-face, and/or hybrid in the evenings (one night a week) in 8-week sessions, allowing you to complete your degree in as little as 12 to 18 months.

Core Curriculum – 12 hours

Students must meet all prerequisite and admissions requirements in the respective Master of Business Administration and Master of Health Care Administration programs to be accepted into the dual degree option

Core Curriculum

ECON 528  – or – HCAD 570

Managerial Economics or

Health Care Managerial Economics

 3
MGMT 621 – or – HCAD 580

Group Behavior and Team Building or

Health Care Team Building

 3
MGMT 622  – or – HCAD 550

Developing Ethical Leadership or

Health Care Ethics

 3
MGMT 689/HCAD 689 Strategic Management  3

Six hours must be from ECON or MGMT courses and six must be from HCAD courses

Complete in 2 Years or Less

Accelerated Programs

Real-World Skills

Admission

  1. Complete the application form.
  2. Completion of an undergraduate business degree or an alternate undergraduate degree with successful completion of required prerequisite courses.
  3. Overall undergraduate GPA of 2.75. Applicants whose GPA falls between 2.60 and 2.74 must submit a minimum GMAT score of 500 in order to be considered for admission.
  4. Quality of written statement and curriculum vitae.
  5. Interview with the director.
  6. All applications and transcripts must be sent directly to the School of Graduate and Professional Studies.

Are you an International Student?

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  1. Submit your transcript through the website https://www.wes.org/.
  2. If English is not your primary language, provide your TOEFL , IELTS, Duolingo scores.
  3. Obtain letters of recommendation.
  4. Prepare and submit the necessary financial documents.

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