Program Contact: Kris Hohmann 203-582-7673
Our MBA dual-degree programs are designed for outstanding students who want to reap the benefits of completing a dual degree in less time than it would take to complete the two degrees separately. The path to the dual-degree MBA is completed in five years, and is open to students enrolled in both bachelor of science and bachelor of arts programs. In both the BS/MBA and BA/MBA paths, students begin taking graduate courses during their senior year that count toward both an undergraduate degree and an MBA.
Our dual-degree curriculum emphasizes collaboration and critical thinking, and you’ll hone your leadership and presentation skills through group projects. You’ll explore the major challenges of today’s global business world and examine key topics, such as organizational behavior and financial analysis. Each program fosters the development of both hands-on skills and a global perspective through an experiential learning component and executive study abroad course. With a thorough understanding of business, practical experiences and a foundation in subjects such as economics and finance, you’ll graduate with a step up on your competition, ready to excel in a range of careers.
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Dual-Degree BS/MBA (4+1) Program of Study
Students in the dual-degree (4+1) program may complete up to 9 credits of graduate courses during their senior year, which also fulfill undergraduate open electives. Students must work with their undergraduate adviser and the MBA director to ensure that the courses fit into both degree programs. Students must present satisfactory performance in their graduate coursework completed during their senior year to be officially admitted into the graduate program upon completion of their BS degree. The BS/MBA curriculum consists of the MBA core courses plus a requirement to complete MBA 688 MBA Internship.
MBA Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Business Disciplines (27 credits) | ||
| MBA 615 | Skills for Contemporary Business Issues | 3 |
| MBA 620 | Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making (AC 620) | 3 |
| MBA 625 | Authentic Leadership within Organizations | 3 |
| MBA 630 | Business Data Analytics | 3 |
| MBA 635 | Supply Chain Management in a New Era | 3 |
| MBA 640 | Financial Decision Making | 3 |
| MBA 645 | Marketing Decision Making | 3 |
| MBA 690 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| MBA 695 | Action-Based Learning Lab | 3 |
| Graduate Electives 1 | ||
| Select six graduate electives either in a specific concentration/discipline or customized by the student | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
MBA students may choose to take elective courses within one area, creating a concentration in a specific discipline, or may choose to take electives across multiple business disciplines, enhancing a broad interdisciplinary perspective.
Electives are available in such areas as business analytics, finance, health care management, international business, marketing, strategy and supply chain management.
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Accelerated Dual-Degree (3+1) and Dual-Degree (4+1) students are required to complete MBA 688 as one of their electives.
Interested students must apply for admission to the BS/MBA program during the last semester of the junior year using a special application form available in the School of Business. Admission into the combined program is competitive. Only students who have earned at least 75 credits with an overall GPA of 3.00 are considered. Meeting the minimum criteria for consideration does not guarantee admission.