Program Overview

Program Overview

The MBA/Master of Social Work (MBA/MSW) is a dual degree program that requires students to take 35 hours of core MBA courses. The length of the MBA coursework for MBA/MSW students is one year, as the MBA elective course requirements are waived.

Program Structure

The order in which students take courses varies depending on which program they start first, either the Business School or the Social Work School. The length of the program also depends on whether students enter the Social Work school under the Advanced Standing Degree or the Standard Degree.

Advanced Standing Degree

The Advanced Standing degree requires students to complete 29 hours of social work, resulting in a total of 62 hours for the dual degree.

Standard Degree

The Standard degree requires students to complete 51 hours of social work, resulting in a total of 84 hours for the dual degree.

Program Requirements

• The program requires 35 hours of core MBA courses.
  • The MBA elective course requirements are waived for MBA/MSW students.
• The total program hours vary depending on the degree:
  • Advanced Standing Degree: 62 hours
  • Standard Degree: 84 hours
• Social work hours required:
  • Advanced Standing Degree: 29 hours
  • Standard Degree: 51 hours