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2026-2027 Catalog 
  
2026-2027 Catalog

Physician Assistant/Business Administration (Dual MS/MBA)


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The workforce demand in healthcare is well-documented, given the aging population in the U.S. and the projected retirements of healthcare workers. This dual program complements the Physician Assistant (MS) program with business knowledge and skills to improve the effectiveness and operational success of healthcare organizations and to promote entrepreneurial initiatives of PA professionals in finding business solutions to everyday issues they observe during their practice. 

Through cross-recognition of courses between the MS and MBA programs, the dual program requires 12 fewer credits than if the degrees were completed independently.  MS classes are offered on campus. MBA classes are offered on campus in evening, mixed-mode weekend, and online formats.  Each program maintains its own admissions requirements. 

Requirements (124-130 credits)


Professional MSPA Courses (103 credits)


See the Physician Assistant (MS)  section for requirements.

Master of Business Administration (30-39 credits)


All the requirements of the Business Administration (MBA)  program except that these courses taken as part of MSPA program satisfy the MBA Health Care Management Concentration (9 credits): 

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