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Dual Degrees

We collaborate across the University of Minnesota to offer signature experiences for the most dedicated students to pair business acumen with other specialized skillsets. These intensive but rewarding programs, require students apply and be admitted to both degree programs separately.

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Dual Degrees

Learn more about the various Dual Degree Programs offered by the University of Minnesota.

Minnesota Carlson's Human Resources and Industrial Relations & MBA (HRIR-MBA) Dual Degree program combines the strengths of two top-ranked professional programs from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management, preparing graduates to become effective leaders in both business and human resources. 

The HRIR-MBA Dual Degree will add only one additional year of study to the standalone HRIR or MBA degree, culminating in the completion of two graduate degree programs. 
 

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Minnesota Carlson's Applied Economics & MBA (APEC-MBA) Dual Degree program prepares leaders who, armed with a thorough understanding of both applied economics and business, are ready to innovate, create, and inspire. 

Students enrolled in the dual APEC/MBA program have the benefit of bolstering one degree with the other.
 

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The Juris Doctor & MBA (JD-MBA) at Minnesota Carlson, combines their legal and business knowledge in fields as diverse as corporate law, entrepreneurship, consulting, and corporate real estate. Their specialized expertise makes them a key player in organizations of all sizes. It's a challenge, to be sure, but you'll be surprised at the paths that are open to you when you've earned a JD/MBA.
 

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Minnesota Carlson's Medical Doctor & MBA (MD-MBA) Dual Degree program was developed for students who have already been enrolled in the University of Minnesota MD program. This program serves students who wish to earn an MBA degree as well as an MD.

MD-MBA graduates go on to work in healthcare entrepreneurship and new device development, pharmaceuticals, and direct care in professional settings. 
 

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Minnesota Carlson's Master of Healthcare Administration & MBA (MHA-MBA) Dual Degree program was developed for candidates interested in combining their MBA studies with the University of Minnesota's Master of Healthcare Administration Program.

Graduates go on to utilize their specialized toolkits as leaders within healthcare organizations, as well as in government positions, the pharmaceutical industry, and finance. 
 

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Minnesota Carlson's Master of Public Policy and MBA (MPP-MBA) Dual Degree program enables students to pursue both the Master of Public Policy and the Master of Business Administration degrees concurrently. The dual degree program is designed for students interested in careers that require expertise in policymaking and management. Graduates will find career opportunities in public service, the nonprofit sector, and the private sector.
 

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The Doctor of Pharmacy & MBA (PharmD-MBA) Dual Degree program at Minnesota Carlson was developed for students who have already been enrolled in the University of Minnesota PharmD Program (Twin Cities or Duluth campus). This program serves students who wish to earn both an MBA degree and a PharmD. 

PharmD-MBA students will also have the opportunity to take advantage of the unique experiences offered through the Carlson School's Medical Industry Leadership Institute, which brings together graduate students from across the University of Minnesota to work on healthcare industry problems, ranging from organizational to political realms.
 

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The Dual MS in Finance (MSF) - MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) Degree program combines the strengths of two top-ranked graduate programs from Minnesota Carlson and prepares graduates with in-demand skills in finance and analytics. 
 

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The MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) and Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations (MHRIR) dual degree program combines the strengths of two top-ranked graduate programs at Minnesota Carlson, preparing graduates with in-demand skills in both human resources and analytics.
 

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