MBA/MS Overview

The dual MBA/MS program is designed to enable students to gain broad management skills and knowledge while developing in-depth understanding of a particular business area.  Students earn two Master’s level degrees, the Master of Business Administration and the Master of Science in Business and Management (no area of specialization listed on diploma). The MBA is a general degree in Business Administration (the Smith School does not have official concentrations). The MS in Business and Management is a specialized degree with a focus in a particular field of study. Both degrees are awarded simultaneously upon completion of the full 66 required credits. Students may focus their MS study in Finance. The joint MBA/MS program typically takes 2½ years to complete as a College Park student and 3½ years to complete as an Evening or Weekend student.

Curriculum Requirements

All students are required to complete the Core MBA requirements (including all courses and ELMs which are part of the MBA program to which they are admitted), plus the requirements of the MS specialization they choose. A summary of the MBA/MS requirements is below:

All MBA/MS
All required courses for the MS Specialization area

• Finance

Total MS credits: 30

College Park MBA/MS program

• MBA Core (30-36 credits based on requirements at the time of admission to MBA program)
• Elective courses (if applicable for remaining credits)

Total MBA credits:  36
Plus the 30 credits required for the MS Specialization area.
 
Evening & Weekend MBA/MS Programs

• MBA Core (27-36 credits based on requirements at the time of admission to MBA program)
• Elective courses (if applicable for remaining credits)

Total MBA credits: 36
Plus the 30 credits required for the MS Specialization area.

For additional information, please see the following: application procedures and instructions, and answers to frequently asked questions.