MBA & Master in Public Policy
Positive Change Through Social Impact
The combination of a Master in Public Policy from the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs and a Masters in Business Administration from the Carlson School of Management is designed for students interested in careers that require expertise in policymaking and management, and graduates will find career opportunities in public service, nonprofit, and the private sector
Both located on the Minneapolis campus, the MPP-MBA offers students to complete both degrees in three years. To complete in this time frame students will carry a very demanding course load. After acceptance into the dual degree program, students meet with both their MPP and MBA advisors to be sure that their study plan satisfies both degree requirements.Â
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More Information About MPP-MBA
Candidates must apply for both programs and be admitted separately in order to pursue the dual degree. Â
MBA Application Dates - Fall Start
| Round | Submission Deadlines | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 1 | November 15 |
| Round 2 | December 1 | February 1 |
| Round 3 | February 1 | March 15 |
| Round 4Â | April 1 | May 15 |
Deadlines that occur on a weekend or holiday are extended through the next business day. We will review applications beyond our final round deadline on a case by case basis.
GRE/GMAT: Students who are applying concurrently for a Full-time MBA/dual degree program in which the respective partner program does not require a standardized test this year can apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver. Applying for the waiver does not guarantee it will be granted and the Admissions Committee may still require the applicant to complete MBA Math, submit additional materials or take the GMAT/GRE. Receiving a waiver does not guarantee admission.
Both the MBA and MPP offer career services that help you achieve your career goal. Careers of MPP-MBA graduates are as wide-ranging as the industries represented here in the Twin Cities. This includes financial services, healthcare, energy, food agriculture, consulting, public services and non-profit space.
MPP-MBA students pay the tuition and fees at the school through which they are registered each semester. Scholarships are awarded separately by each program and are applied when a student is enrolled in that designated program.
All applicants admitted to Carlson are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships.Â
Program Structure
MPP
Fall Semester
- Management of Orgs
- Economics for PA & Planning
- Empirical Analysis I
Select 3 Credits from the following:
- Intro to Policy Analysis
- Intro to Fin Analysis & Mgt
- Politics of Public Affairs
Spring Semester
- Economics for PA * Planning II
Select two of the following:
- Regression Analysis
- Regression Analysis Accelerated
- Multivariate Techniques
- Qualitative Methods for Policy AnalystsÂ
Select 3 credits not taken in the Fall:
- Intro to Policy Analysis
- Intro to Fin Analysis & Mgt
- Politics of Public Affairs
SummerÂ
- MPP Internship
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MBA
Fall Semester
- Financial Accounting
- Marketing
- Supply Chain & Operations
- Finance
- Strategic Management
Spring Semester
- Leading Others
- Competing in a Data-Driven World
- Business Ethics *
- Enterprise
- MBA Electives
SummerÂ
- MBA Internship
*class can be taken in year 2 or year 3
MBA & MPP
Fall Semester (MPP)
- MPP concentration or electives
- MBA Enterprise
Spring Semester (MBA)
- Business Ethics *
- Leadership DevelopmentÂ
- Global ExperienceÂ
- Electives
- MPP Concentration or electives
- MPP Paper or Capstone
*class can be taken in year 2 or year 3
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Credit Distribution
To complete in this time frame students will carry a very demanding course load, but with a credit reduction benefit of a dual degree program. Â At the end of three years, students will have completed 85 credits.
MBA = 52
MPP= 33
Transfers= 12 per program
Full-Time & Part-Time MBA Programs
Email:Â ftmba@umn.edu
Phone: 612-625-5555
MPP Program
Phone: 612-624-3800
Email:Â hhhadmit@umn.edu