M.P.H./M.A.I.A. Master of Arts in International Administration Joint Degree

The Master in Public Health and the Master of Arts in International Administration (MPH/MAIA) is offered jointly by the University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences and the Miller School of Medicine’s Department of Public Health Sciences. The MPH degree, with a second master’s degree in international administration, is designed for students who seek an in-depth knowledge of public health with a broader emphasis in globalization and health, international health, international health policy and international development.

For more information, please visit the University of Miami’s official MA in International Administration site.

  • Average program duration: 2.5 years
  • Total required credits: 60 credits

MPH Curriculum

The total credit hours for the MPH portion of the joint MPH/MAIA degree are 30 credits. The credits must be completed to meet the core, required electives, and electives requirements.

The curriculum requirements for the MPH degree changed, effective Spring 2019, to include additional required courses and a decrease in elective credits. Students entering the MPH program January 2019 and beyond will complete the revised curriculum requirements as shown below.

International Administration Curriculum

The total credit hours for the international administration portion of the joint MPH/MAIA degree are 30 credits.  The credits must be completed to meet the core and electives requirements.

Curriculum information and course descriptions can be found here.

Reminder: Prospective students must apply to both schools to be accepted to the joint degree program.

UM Academic Bulletin Course Descriptions
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