The PharmD/MBA Dual Degree

The PharmD/MBA Dual Degree Program was developed for students who have already been enrolled in the University of Minnesota’s PharmD Program (Twin Cities or Duluth campuses).  This program serves students who wish to earn an MBA degree as well as their PharmD.  Students apply to the Full-Time MBA Program during the fall semester of their third year in the College of Pharmacy, but do not begin the MBA Program until the fourth year of this five-year dual degree program.

Both degrees are completed in five years.  To complete in this time frame students will carry a very demanding course load.   Students must be in good standing academically and not on probation.  After acceptance into the dual degree program, students meet with both their PharmD and MBA advisors to be sure that their study plan satisfies both degree requirements. The dual degree PharmD/MBA enables students to complete the two degrees in a shorter time frame than they would if the degrees were pursued separately.

Listen to the 9/23/09 information session: