Dual Degrees
Many M.B.A. students choose to combine their M.B.A. degree with one of the university's specialized master's degree programs, completing one of the following dual degrees:
- M.B.A./J.D. - Law
- M.B.A./M.S.A. - Accounting
- M.B.A./M.S.H.R. - Human Resources
- M.B.A./M.S.I.M.C. - Integrated Marketing Communications
- M.B.A./M.S.I.S.M. - Information Systems Management
- M.B.A./M.S.N. - Nursing
M.B.A./J.D.
Applicants for the dual M.B.A./J.D. degree should apply separately for admission to both the Graduate School of Business and to the School of Law, indicating their intent to pursue a dual degree. Alternatively, law school students with a 158 LSAT and who have completed their first year of law studies with a 3.0 GPA and are in good standing will be granted automatic admission to the M.B.A. program upon application. Students work with an advisor in each school to plan their respective programs of study.
The dual-degree program in business and law enables the student to complete both degrees with six fewer courses than would be required if the degrees were pursued separately. Students completing the dual degree will earn an M.B.A. with a specialization in business law as well as the J.D. degree. For more information, please visit the M.B.A./J.D. degree page on the School of Law Website.
M.B.A./M.S.A.
The dual M.B.A./M.S.A. degree provides students with a depth of knowledge in financial and public accounting, and the breadth of business knowledge sought by accounting and financial professionals. Applicants for the dual degree should submit a single application to the Graduate School of Business. Current M.B.A. or M.S.A. students may also seek admission to the dual degree program but should do so as early in their studies as possible. Students work with an advisor to plan their program of study.
The dual degree in business and accounting requires four fewer courses than if each degree were earned separately. Students completing the dual-degree program will earn an M.B.A. with a specialization in accounting and an M.S.A. degree. A maximum gap of one quarter is allowed between the completion of one program and the start of the other. For more information, please visit GSB Admission.
M.B.A./M.S.H.R.
Loyola students may choose to earn a unique credential: Master of Science in Human Resources (M.S.H.R) and an M.B.A. Applicants for the dual degree should submit a single application to the Graduate School of Business. A GMAT exam is required for applicants to the M.B.A./M.S.H.R. program. Current M.B.A. or M.S.H.R. students may also seek admission to the dual-degree program but should do so as early in their studies as possible. Students work with an advisor to plan their program of study.
Completion of the dual degree requires four fewer courses than if each degree were separately earned. Students work with an advisor to plan their program of study. Students will earn an M.B.A. with a specialization in human resource management and an M.S.H.R. degree. A maximum gap of one quarter is allowed between the completion of one program and the start of the other. For more information, please visit GSB Admission.
M.B.A./M.S.I.M.C.
Loyola students may choose to combine an M.B.A. with a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications (M.S.I.M.C.) to provide the breadth and depth of knowledge often required of marketing professionals. Applicants for the dual degree should submit a single application to the Graduate School of Business. Current M.B.A. or M.S.I.M.C. students may also seek admission to the dual-degree program but should do so as early in their studies as possible. Students work with an advisor to plan their program of study.
The dual degree in business and integrated marketing communications requires four fewer courses than if each degree were earned separately. Students completing the dual degree will earn an M.B.A. with a specialization in marketing and an M.S.I.M.C. degree.
A maximum gap of one quarter is allowed between the completion of one program and the start of the other program. For more information, please visit GSB Admission.
M.B.A./M.S.I.S.M.
Loyola students who seek to combine in-depth mastery of the management of information systems and business may earn the dual-degree M.B.A./M.S.I.S.M.
Applicants for the dual degree should submit a single application to the Graduate School of Business. Current M.B.A. or M.S.I.S.M. students may also seek admission to the dual-degree program but should do so as early in their studies as possible. Students work with an advisor to plan their program of study.
The dual degree in business and information systems management requires three fewer courses than if each degree were earned separately. Students completing the dual degree will earn an M.B.A. with a specialization in information systems and an M.S.I.S.M. degree.
A maximum gap of one quarter is allowed between the completion of one program and the start of the other program. For more information, please visit GSB Admission.
M.B.A./M.S.N.
The business and nursing dual-degree program (M.B.A./M.S.N.) requires a minimum of 76 semester hours of study. It provides for concurrent study in the M.B.A. program and in the M.S.N., Advanced Practice Nursing: Health Systems Management major. The overall objective of the dual-degree program is to provide nurse leaders with a broad preparation in business administration and nursing administration.
Applicants for the dual degree should apply separately for admission to the Graduate School of Business and to the School of Nursing, indicating their intent to pursue a dual degree. Students completing the dual degree will earn an M.B.A. with a specialization in health-care administration and an M.S.N. degree. The dual-degree program enables a student to complete both degrees with six fewer courses than if each degree were earned separately. For more information, please visit the M.B.A./M.S.N. degree page on the Health Systems Management Website.
