MBA Dual Degree Programs
Expand your career potential by combining an MBA with specialized expertise in education, medicine, divinity or science.
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Why Choose a Dual Degree?
- Accelerated Learning: Earn two advanced degrees in less time than pursuing them separately.
- Career Versatility: Open doors to a wider range of career opportunities and leadership roles.
- Interdisciplinary Expertise: Develop a unique skill set that sets you apart in the job market.
- Expanded Network: Connect with professionals across multiple industries.
- Strong Return on Investment: Maximize your educational investment with two valuable degrees.
Dual Degree Options
MBA/Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Educational Leadership
- Lead educational institutions with strategic business insights.
- Drive innovation in curriculum development and educational policy.
- Pursue roles such as school superintendent, university administrator or educational consultant.
- Apply and gain admission to the TCU Neeley School of Business.
- Once accepted, apply to the Ed.D. or Ph.D. portion of the degree.
- Consult with faculty in both Neeley and the College of Education prior to applying.
- See all admission requirements.
- Minimum 66 hours of doctoral-level coursework (including fieldwork and dissertation)
- 28.5 hours of MBA core requirements
- Completion of START Workshop and Professional Development Program
- Maintain a B average throughout the program
- See all degree requirements.
- Lead health care organizations with a deep understanding of both medical and business challenges.
- Drive innovation in health care delivery and policy.
- Pursue roles such as hospital administrator, healthcare entrepreneur or pharmaceutical executive.
- Applicants to the Burnett School of Medicine must apply to both programs simultaneously.
- Current first- or second-year TCU medical students may apply with approval from the Burnett School of Medicine.
- See all admission requirements.
- Participation in a Business Boot Camp (December)
- 36 hours from the Neeley School of Business
- 6 credit hours from the Burnett School of Medicine
- Lead faith-based and nonprofit organizations with sound business practices.
- Drive social impact in nonprofit and community organizations.
- Pursue roles such as church administrator, nonprofit executive or faith-based organizational leader.
- Gain admission to both the Neeley MBA program and the selected Brite Divinity program before beginning coursework.
- See all admission requirements.
- Participation in START Workshop (August)
- MATM/MBA and MTS/MBA: 33 credit hours from Neeley, 39-40 credit hours from Brite
- MDiv/MBA: 33 credit hours from Neeley, 69 hours from Brite
Ph.D. in Physics with Business Option
- Bridge the gap between advanced research and commercial applications.
- Lead research and development departments with both scientific expertise and business acumen.
- Pursue roles such as chief scientific officer, technology transfer specialist or science-focused entrepreneur.
- Complete four years of graduate studies in the Ph.D. in Physics program
- Demonstrate sufficient progress in research
- Submit a formal request to the Department of Physics & Astronomy
- See all admission requirements.
- 18 hours of MBA coursework over two consecutive semesters
- Participation in START Workshop
- Completion of PhD in Physics requirements
- See all degree requirements.