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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.

MBA/MATM, MTS or MDiv

  • 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.
  • 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.