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Joint and Dual Degree MBA Programs

The GW School of Business (GWSB) offers many joint and dual degree MBA programs. These programs require students to complete the requirements of both degrees before receiving either degree.

 

Joint and Dual Graduate Degrees Offered by the GW School of Business

In these programs, GWSB students may pursue a Specialized Master's degree while also pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

MBA/Master of Science in Applied Finance

The School of Business offers a dual Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Applied Finance (MSAF) degree program. Up to 12 credits of core courses in the MSAF may be counted toward MBA elective requirements. Students must complete MBA core coursework before beginning coursework for the MSAF. All requirements for both degrees must be fulfilled.

Students interested in the dual degree program should confer with a graduate advisor. Visit the dual degree programs page for additional information.

Learn about the Master of Science in Applied Finance program

MBA/Master of Science in Business Analytics

The School of Business offers a dual Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) degree program. 18 credits are shared between the two degrees. 3 credits of MSBA core coursework count toward to MBA core requirements. 9 credits of additional MSBA courses count toward MBA electives. MBA students take business analytics-focused electives as part of their remaining MBA elective requirements to count towards the MSBA electives. All requirements for both degrees must be fulfilled.

Visit the dual degree programs page for additional information.

Learn about the Master of Science in Business Analytics program

MBA/Master of Science in Finance

The MBA/Master of Science in Finance (MSF) joint degree program at the GW School of Business (GWSB) is a unique opportunity to deepen your education in the fields of finance and business by combining the finest of both programs. With today’s job market, the demand is shifting towards having a quantitative background with anc ability to understand markets, policies and strategies.

The MBA/MSF program attracts both U.S. and international individuals from diverse professional backgrounds promoting endless global networking possibilities. The unique structure of the program promotes employment in a variety of prestigious financial institutions in the United States and abroad.

Students should refer to their assigned academic advisors in the MBA and MSF programs for information on registration, policies, and procedures for the respective programs. In addition, students should refer to the Current MBA Students page for complete information on the MBA program.

MBA/Master of Human Resource Management

The MBA/Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) dual degree program will allow students at GWSB to combine a general focus on business administration and management with a focus on the latest human capital theories and proven, cutting-edge practices within the important area of human capital and leadership.

The dual degree program offers an innovative curriculum that combines core principles of HR management with general management and business training.

Three-credit courses are a full semester long (14 weeks). Courses that are 1.5 credits are seven weeks in length and are offered either in the first or second half of a semester.

Students should refer to their assigned academic advisors in the MBA and MHRM programs for information on registration, policies, and procedures for the respective programs. In addition, students should refer to the Current MBA Students page for complete information on the MBA program.

MBA/Master of Science in Information Systems Technology

The MBA/Master of Science in Information Systems Technology (MSIST) dual degree program at the GW School of Business (GWSB) is one of the longest running programs teaching technology for today and management skills for tomorrow.

The MSIST Program has a reputation of producing graduates who have a thorough understanding of information systems and technologies along with relevant management, communication, and decision-making skills. Through dynamic, hands-on, laboratory and classroom-based courses and online classes, students learn how to integrate information systems technology expertise and management skills to effectively implement business solutions. This combination of advanced technical knowledge and management skills with proven business strategy put the MSIST graduates in a position to succeed.

Because courses can be taken and counted toward both degrees, students complete 21 fewer credit hours in the dual degree program than if they were completing each degree independently.

Three-credit courses are a full semester long (14 weeks). Courses that are 1.5 credits are seven weeks in length and are offered either in the first or second half of a semester.

Students should refer to their assigned academic advisors in the MBA and MSIST programs for information on registration, policies, and procedures for the respective programs. In addition, students should refer to the Current MBA Students page for complete information on the MBA program.

 

MBA/Master of Science in Project Management

The MBA/Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM) dual degree program at the GW School of Business (GWSB) is the first of its kind. By embarking on this dual degree program, students will graduate with two degrees: a MSPM and a MBA. The program has a unique blend of modular and traditional courses, experiential learning through capstone courses and residencies, and a discipline-independent approach to business and project management with broad applications.

Students earning a MSPM and a MBA at GWSB will be able to take advantage of GW’s position as a leader at the intersection of business and politics. The GWSB programs integrate values of ethics, sustainability, and corporate citizenship in addition to providing strong theoretical and applied knowledge. By earning a MSPM and a MBA from GW, students position themselves to shape the future of project-based business.

Because courses can be taken and counted toward both degrees, students complete 18 fewer credit hours in the dual degree program than if they were completing each degree independently.

The dual degree program offers an innovative curriculum that combines core principles of project management with general management and business training.

Three-credit courses are a full semester long (14 weeks). Courses that are 1.5 credits are seven weeks in length and are offered either in the first or second half of a semester.

Students should refer to their assigned academic advisors in the MBA and MSPM programs for information on registration, policies, and procedures for the respective programs. In addition, students should refer to the Current MBA Students page for complete information on the MBA program.

MBA/Master of Science in Sport Management

In the MBA/Master of Science in Sport Management (MSSM) dual degree program, part-time students take courses for both programs simultaneously. Full-time students take courses for the Global MBA in their first year and then complete the remainder of the degree requirements simultaneously. In both cases, the degrees may be conferred sequentially. Those who enter GWSB as a MSSM-only student but wish to pursue an MBA must complete the Certificate in Business Foundations core courses simultaneously with the MSSM courses. If the certificate courses are completed with a grade of B or higher, students can be reviewed for admission into the PMBA or OMBA programs.

  • Up to 21 credits may be shared between programs: 9 credits of MS coursework may be applied toward the MBA, and 12 credits of MBA coursework may be applied toward the MS.
MBA/MS in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management

The MBA/MS in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management dual degree program combines business functional knowledge with specialized management knowledge for managing tourism, hospitality and event businesses, one of the largest industries in the world. By studying in the cutting edge GWSB MBA curriculum and the longest running, innovative MSTHEM curriculum, students are equipped with the knowledge and techniques for diverse career opportunities in the tourism industry.

Students must fulfill all requirements for both degrees.

  • Up to 18 credits may be double-counted between the two programs
  • 12 credits of MSTHEM graduate coursework may be applied toward MBA degree requirements
  • 6 credits of MBA core coursework will be applied toward MSTHEM degree requirements (MBAD 6263 and MBAD 6224)

Students should refer to their assigned academic advisors in the MBA and MSTHEM programs for information on registration, policies, and procedures for the respective programs.

Learn about the MS in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management program

 

Joint and Dual Graduate Degrees Offered by GW University

In these programs, students may pursue a degree from either the School of Business, the Elliott School of International Affairs, or the Law School while also pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at GWSB.

MBA/Juris Doctor | The Law School

The Law School and the School of Business offer a joint degree program leading to a Master of Business Administration in combination with the Law School & Juris Doctor degree (MBA/JD).

Degree Requirements

  • Students must complete all the requirements for each degree. The Law School counts 12 credits of business courses taken as part of the MBA toward the completion of the J.D. degree.
  • The School of Business counts up to 12 credits of course work completed in the J.D. program to count towards completion of the MBA.
  • All requirements for both degrees must be completed before either degree can be conferred. Students can normally complete the two degrees in four years of full-time study.

Three-credit courses are a full semester long (14 weeks). Courses that are 1.5 credits are seven weeks in length and are offered either in the first or second half of a semester.

Students should refer to their assigned academic advisors in the MBA and JD programs for information on registration, policies, and procedures for the respective programs. In addition, students should refer to the Current MBA Students page for complete information on the MBA program.

MBA/Master of Arts | The Elliott School of International Affairs

The Elliott School of International Affairs and the George Washington School of Business offer a joint degree program leading to a Master of Business Administration in combination with any of the Elliott School Master of Arts degrees (MBA/MA).

Degree Requirements

  • Students must complete all the requirements for each degree. The Elliott School counts 10 credits of courses taken as part of the MBA toward the completion of the M.A. degree.

  • The School of Business counts up to 12 credits of course work completed in the M.A. program to count toward completion of the MBA.

  • All requirements for both degrees must be completed before either degree can be conferred. Students can normally complete the two degrees in four years of full-time study.

An MBA may be combined with any of the following MA degree options:

Courses that are 1.5 credits are seven weeks in length and are offered either in the first or second half of a semester.

Students should refer to their assigned academic advisors in the MBA and MA programs for information on registration, policies, and procedures for the respective programs. In addition, students should refer to the Current Graduate Students page for complete information on the MBA program.

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Admissions

The GW School of Business holds applicants to all of our MBA programs to the same competitive admissions standards. The admissions committee bases decisions on an applicant’s academic preparation and performance, GMAT/GRE scores, work experience, and strength of recommendations, essays, and interviews.

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