While MBA degrees may be the best way for business students to master business, management and leadership skills, some enter business school with a clear idea of which industry they want to enter following graduation. For such graduates, dual degree programs offer the chance to pair a general MBA education with a specialized degree that’s tailored to their a chosen field.Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business is one business school with dual degree offerings. McDonough School of Business has partnered with the Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University Law Center, Georgetown University School of Medicine and McCourt School of Public Policy to help creative specialized programs for business executives who want additional expertise.
Below is a rundown of the dual MBA degrees From Georgetown McDonough:
Georgetown University Law Center (MBA/JD)
- At a glance: The program is designed for highly motivated students interested in the intersection of law and global business.
- Program Length: four years
- Program Requirements: 48 MBA credits + 76 JD credits
- When to Apply: Prior to attending Georgetown or in the first year of the JD program
Designed for students interested in law, global business and how those two relate to each other, the Georgetown University Law Center and McDonough School of Business offer a full-time, four-year program that leads to both JD and MBA degrees. Students in this program will learn how to analyze complex financial statements, negotiate international transactions and confidently advocate for your client’s best interest. The degree can lead to employment in the public, private, or nonprofit sector and inform candidates about how current issues in public policy, governance and ethical standards impact the intersection of practicing law and conducting business in a global economy.
Georgetown University School of Medicine (MBA/MD)
- At a glance: This dual program is intended for students interested in healthcare management.
- Program Length: Five years
- Program Requirements: 51 MBA credits + Completion of MD degree requirements
- When to Apply: Prior to attending Georgetown
Georgetown’s full-time, five-year MBA/MD program is intended for students interested in healthcare management. This dual degree program is for candidates who are seeking positions that require strong leadership skills, medical expertise and a solid business foundation. The program opens up opportunities for careers in healthcare administration, healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship and medical technology.
McCourt School of Public Policy (MBA/MPP)
- At a glance: This dual program is intended for students who seek to make an impact by collaborating across the public, private and nonprofit sectors.
- Program Length: Three years
- Program Requirements: 45 MBA credits + 39 MPP credits
- When to Apply: Prior to attending Georgetown or in the first year of either program
The McCourt School of Public Policy and Georgetown McDonough offer a three-year, dual program intended for students who seek to make an impact by collaborating across the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Candidates seeking positions that require leadership skills, policy expertise, and a solid business foundation in public policy, nonprofit management, international development and private sector careers, should consider this dual degree program.
Walsh School of Foreign Service (MBA/MSFS)
- At a glance: This dual program focuses on the global interdependence of business and government systems and is intended for students with strong interests in the relationship between foreign relations and global business.
- Program Length: Three years
- Program Requirements: 51 MBA credits + 39 MSFS credits + integrated master’s thesis + Foreign Language Reading Exam
- When to Apply: Prior to attending Georgetown or in the first year of either program
The Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and McDonough School of Business offer a full-time, three-year, program that focuses on the global interdependence of business and government systems and is intended for students with strong interests in the relationship between foreign relations and global business. Candidates seeking management positions within international and multi-national corporations, government agencies, international development institutions, economic development institutions and banks should consider this dual degree program.
According to McDonough, dual degree programs “require a significant commitment above and beyond the requirements of the full-time MBA program.” Prospective MBAs interested in pursuing a dual degree must submit individual applications and materials to each school by the stated deadlines. The admissions processes are conducted separately, and admissions decisions are made independently by the Admissions Committees of each school.