Combining a strong foundation in business with another discipline opens the door to endless career possibilities, from Silicon Valley to Wall Street to Washington, D.C. With this program, you’ll earn both a bachelor’s degree and an MBA in only 5 years.
Our MBA dual-degree programs are designed for outstanding students who want to reap the benefits of completing a dual degree in less time than it would take to complete the 2 degrees separately. The path to the dual-degree MBA is completed in 5 years and is open to both students enrolled in bachelor of science and bachelor of arts programs. For both the BS/MBA and BA/MBA paths, students begin taking graduate courses during their senior year that count toward both an undergraduate degree and an MBA.
Our dual-degree curriculum emphasizes collaboration and critical thinking, and you’ll hone your leadership and presentation skills through group projects. You’ll explore the major challenges of today’s global business world and examine key topics, such as organizational behavior and financial analysis. Each program fosters the development of both hands-on skills and a global perspective through an experiential learning component and executive study abroad course.
Career development is central to both programs. You’ll receive guidance not only from our dedicated faculty and staff, but also a vast network of alumni eager to assist in internship and job search. Job fairs and recruiting events also connect you with representatives from prominent firms including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, GE, Citi and Johnson & Johnson. With an intimate understanding of business, practical experiences and a foundation in subjects such as economics, finance and chemistry, you’ll graduate with a step up on your competition, ready to excel in a range of careers.
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers 2019 Job Outlook report, master’s degrees in business are the most in demand master’s degrees.
In today’s competitive market, a graduate degree is often expected and can be the key to your success. Our innovative dual-degree programs give you a clear path to achieving your goals.
As a dual-degree student, you’ll enjoy:
Seamless plan of study: Our dual-degree programs enable you to streamline the completion of both your undergraduate and graduate studies — building relationships with classmates and professors in the supportive and enriching environment that you have come to know.
Save time and money: Certain courses count toward both undergraduate and graduate requirements — allowing you to graduate earlier and spend less money.
Simplified application process: When you maintain good academic standing in the program, you are seamlessly enrolled into the graduate program of study — eliminating the need to find another graduate program, take additional tests for admission or complete a separate admission process.
Career development: Dual-degree students gain access to special career-focused programming — including global networking and internship opportunities, recruitment events, career fairs and other experiential opportunities.
Personalized advising: Students are assigned a dedicated adviser who will help with course selection, assist with internship placements and prepare you for interviews — strengthening your resume before graduation.
Career readiness: Dual-degree students enter the workforce with an advance degree in hand — increasing your potential starting salary and setting you apart from other recent graduates who did not earn a master’s.
The dual-degree program emphasizes the skills employers value — leadership, critical thinking and creative problem-solving. They also reflect our commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, experiential learning and career development.
The Graduate Admissions Office partners with Graduate Program Directors to host program-specific virtual information sessions designed for current Quinnipiac juniors.
With dual-degree options in the College of Arts and Sciences as well as the Schools of Business, Communications, Computing and Engineering and Health Sciences, there are plentiful opportunities for current students to add a graduate degree to their current program of study, strengthen their resumes and gain advanced skills and knowledge before entering the workforce.
Megan Winagle ’18, MBA ’19 had her fair share of unique experiences during her time as a Quinnipiac student. The international business major and MBA candidate landed an internship with Tasly Pharmaceuticals in China through our international business program, which she sees as a pivotal point in her college career.
Although she viewed this internship as a milestone, Winagle never stopped moving forward. When she returned from China, she had more work ahead of her in the States.
“In the Summer of 2016, I had two internships, one as an international marketing intern for Tasly Pharmaceuticals and another as a clinical information systems intern with Dartmouth Hitchcock Memorial Hospital," she said. “I am excited for my upcoming merchandising internship this summer with TJX Companies.“
The Quinnipiac School of Business is accredited by AACSB International — the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, placing it in the top 5% of business schools worldwide.
Student enrollment in the MBA program (on ground) in 2015-2016: 154
Number of MBA program (on ground) graduates:
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.