The MBA/MPP Dual Degree

Full-Time MBA Program
2-210 CarlsonSchool
Phone: 612-625-5555
Fax: 612-626-7785
/ MPP Program
225 Humphrey Center
Phone: 612-624-3800
Fax: 612-626-0002

Overview

The Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs and the Carlson School of Management offer a three-year dual degree program that allows students to simultaneously pursue the Master of Public Policy and the Master of Business Administration degrees. The dual degree program is designed for students interested in careers that require expertise in policy making and management. Dual degree graduates will have career opportunities in public service, nonprofit, and the private sector. For admission, applicants are required to meet the admission requirements for both the M.B.A. and the M.P.P. programs.

Both degrees are completed in three years. To complete in this time frame students will carry a very demanding course load. After acceptance into the dual degree program, students meet with both their MPP and MBA advisors to be sure that their study plan satisfies both degree requirements. While the dual degree MPP/MBA enables students to complete the two degrees in a shorter time frame than they would if the degrees were pursued separately, it does not diminish the number of credits required for each program.

Application

To be considered for the MPP/MBA Dual Degree applicants must apply to both the MPP Program and the Full-Time MBA Program. Applications are available at:

Full-Time MBA Program
4-106CarlsonSchool
Phone: 612-625-5555
Fax: 612-625-1012
Online at / MPP Program
225 Humphrey Center
Phone: 612-624-3800
Fax: 612-626-0002

Deadlines for application to the MBA Program are December 15, February 15, or April 15th each year.

Deadline for application to the MPP Program is January 5 (for merit-based scholarship consideration; April 1 for admission only) for those who wish to secure an admission decision to both programs prior to beginning their studies at the University.

Deadline for application to the MPP Program for currently enrolled MBA students is Program is January 5 (for merit-based scholarship consideration; April 1 for admission only) of year one in the MBA Program.

Planning and Implementing your MBA/MPP Dual Degree Program

Once you have been formally accepted into both programs, you should use the attached plan to plot your individual course of study. You may use 12 credits of transfer work toward each degree. For the 12 credits transferred from the MPP program to the MBA Program you must use: Public Mgmt & Leadership (PA 5011, 3cr), Econ for PA & Planning I (PA 5021, 3cr), Law & Public Affairs (PA 5122, 3cr), Strategic Planning & Mgmt (PA 5251, 3cr).

For the 12 credits transferred from the MBA program to the MPP Program you must use: World Economy (FINA 6341, 4cr), Mgmt of People & Org (MGMT 6110, 2cr), Industry & Competitive Analysis (MGMT 6031, 4cr), Negotiation Strategies (MGMT 6004, 2cr).

In planning your program of study, please note that:

  1. You must register and pay for three semesters as a Full-Time MBA student in the CarlsonSchool
  2. You must register and pay for three semesters in the MPP Program
  3. You must have a minimum of 51 credits of MBA or CSOM designated coursework

MBA Degree
51 credits of MBA courses
12 credits of MPP courses
63 credits total for MBA degree / MPP Degree
33 credits of MPP courses
12 credits of MBA courses
45 credits total for MPP degree
  1. You must submit two separate Application for Degree forms, one for each degree to be awarded.

MPP/MBA Dual DegreeRevised February 2008

CarlsonSchool Full-Time MBA Program

Application Supplement

MPP/MBA or MBA/MPP Dual Degree Program

Students who wish to be considered for MPP/MBA Dual Degree must make a separate application to the Full-Time MBA Program. Full-Time MBA applications are available in room 4-106 of the Carlson School of Management, or can be accessed online at Applicants must also complete and sign this agreement indicating their interest in the dual MPP/MBA degree program and their willingness to adhere to the parameters of the dual degree program.

Deadline for application to the MBA portion of the dual degree program is February 15 of year one of MPP, but admission to the MBA Program will be valid for the fall semester of the second year of study. An admission interview and a class visit are required for application to the Full-Time MBA Program, and these should be completed prior to submitting an application. Please call 612-625-5555 to schedule an appointment for an interview and class visit.

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Please include a copy of this form with your Full-Time MBA applications.

I am applying to:

MPP/MBA Dual Degree Program. I wish to begin the MPP Program in year one and am applying for the MBA Program to begin year two in Fall Semester 20 .

I have also applied to the MPP Program to begin year one in Fall Semester 20 .

I am a current MPP student

MBA/MPP Dual Degree Program. I wish to begin the MBA Program in year one in Fall Semester 20 .

I have also applied to the MPP Program to begin in Fall Semester 20 .

I will apply to the MPP Program during my first year in the MBA Program.

I understand and the parameters of the dual degree plan and agree to complete the degree requirements as stated.

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MPP/MBA Dual DegreeRevised February 2008