MBA/Master of International Business Dual Degree

With this dual-degree program, students can earn an MBA and a Master of International Business degree in two years. As a requirement for graduation, candidates must have a minimum of two years of college-level language education or the equivalent proficiency in a second language.

Requirements

The MBA/MIB dual degree requires the core MBA work plus required MIB courses as well as MBA and MIB electives, for a total of 64.5 credits for FT students and 70.5 for PT students. View the required and elective courses.The distinguishing features of the MBA/MIB program are the language requirement and the two- to three-month internship conducted overseas in the student's designated foreign language, in the summer months between the first and second years of full-time study. The objective of the internship is twofold: to gain valuable business experience, as well as to experience first-hand the language, culture, and business environment of a foreign country.... [-]

For outstanding students in the School of Business Administration undergraduate programs, this is an accelerated path to obtaining a bachelor degree and a master's degree. Outstanding students in their junior year may apply for acceptance to the program. This applies to the M.B.A., M.S. in Accounting Information Systems, Information Systems or Taxation programs.

All foundation courses should be completed in the bachelor's degree program. The GMAT must be taken before the completion of the bachelor's degree. Two graduate courses can be taken to complete the bachelor's degree and be counted toward the master's degree (one course for M.S. in Accounting). First contact your undergraduate advisor and after determining your eligibility contact the office of graduate business programs in the Leslie C. Quick Jr. Center. [-]

The Psy.D is guided by the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology training modes. The dual degree programs in psychology and business provide training to strengthen such competencies as intergroup relations, consultation, education, supervision, management, and the use of assessment and intervention strategies in the work setting.

The joint degree program is available for those students wishing to earn both the Psy.D. and the M.B.A. The student receiving both degrees can expect a wider range of opportunities in clinical psychology and the more generic healthcare management marketplace. Students must be admitted by both the School of Human Service Professions and the School of Business Administration.... [-]

healthcare is one of the largest industries in the United States, accounting for 15 percent of the Gross Domestic Product and employing approximately 8 million people. It is an extremely dynamic and complex industry. Pressures to balance cost, access and quality of care have created a challenging environment that requires well prepared managers with a variety of skills and backgrounds. PhilosophyThe Graduate Program in Health and Medical Services Administration (HMSA) offers programs for people interested in preparing for or furthering their careers in healthcare management. The program (M.B.A./HMSA) offers a balanced curriculum in healthcare management. The program is interdisciplinary, calling upon the fields of organizational behavior and management, economics, finance, policy, public health, law, institutional practice, information systems, accounting, marketing, planning and strategic management, and health services research. The program is designed for the self-paced adult learner and stresses theory building, the practical application of learning, and individual professional development. With classes offered primarily in the evening hours, it is ideal for those individuals wishing to continue their employment while working for a graduate degree. However, it is also flexible so that those who want to pursue their degrees on a full-time basis may do so in a compressed time frame. Over 70% of HMSA students are employed full-time in the healthcare industry. The ability of faculty to synthesize practical organizational experiences with cutting-edge theory is one of the strengths of the HMSA graduate program. The program is oriented primarily towards students with prior work experience in the healthcare field.... [-]