MBA & Medical Doctor
Innovate Healthcare through Strategic Decision-Making
Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industry sectors in the world. More and more, doctors are called upon to create efficient, effective workplaces in which healthcare is delivered through top-quality care and the best practices of business. MD-MBA students will also have the opportunity to take advantage of the unique experiences offered through Minnesota Carlson's Medical Industry Leadership Institute, which brings together graduate students from across the University of Minnesota to work on healthcare industry problems from the organizational to the political realms.
The 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 their MD.
More Information About MD-MBA
Program Structure
Students apply to the Full-Time MBA Program during their second or third year of medical school and begin the MBA program in the third or fourth year of this five-year dual degree program. The grid below shows the structure for starting in year 3.
Fall Semester - Medical School
- MD Coursework (Year 1)
Spring Semester - Medical School
- MD Coursework (Year 1)
Summer Semester - Medical School
- MD Coursework (Year 1)
Fall Semester - Medical School
- MD Coursework (Year 2)
Spring Semester - Medical School
- Step 1: Transition to clinical rotations
- Rotation
Summer Semester - Medical School
- Rotations
Fall Semester - Medical School
- Rotations
Apply to Minnesota Carlson by April 1.
Spring Semester - Medical School
- Rotations
- Submit Flexible MD application and get approval to take Medical School Leave of Absence to participate in MBA portion of the dual degree
Notified of MBA admission decision
Summer Semester - Medical School
- Rotations
- Step 2CK
Required Orientation for MBA program (last two weeks of August)
Fall Semester - MBA
MBA Orientation (mandatory) within last 2 weeks of August
| Course Number | Title | Required or Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA 6031 | Financial Accounting | Required | 3 |
| MBA 6121 | Data Analysis & Statistics | Required | 3 |
| MBA 6211 | Marketing Management | Required | 3 |
| MBA 6221 | Supply Chain & Operations | Required | 3 |
| MBA 6231 | Financial Management | Required | 3 |
| MBA 6301 | Strategic Management | Required | 3 |
| MBA 6141 | Managerial Economics | Required | 2 |
Total Credits: 20 (tuition band 12-20)
Spring Semester - MBA
| Course Number | Title | Required or Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA 6111 | Organizational Behavior | Required | 2 |
| MBA 6241 | Competing in Data Driven Age | Required | 2 |
| Various | Electives/Other Requirements (timing at student's choosing): - MBA Global Experience (4) ‡ - MBA 6315 Business Ethics (2) ** - MGMT 6465 Leadership Development (2) • - Electives | Various | Credits Vary |
‡ The international requirement can be fulfilled by participating in specified travel programs or glocal courses.
** MBA 6315 may be completed in either spring year 1 or spring year 2
• MGMT 6465 may be completed in either spring year 1 or spring year 2
Total Recommended Credits: 17 (tuition band 12-20)
Summer Semester - Medical School
- Rotations/Electives
Fall Semester - Medical School
- Final MD coursework
- Interview for Residency
No MBA coursework.
Spring Semester - MBA
| Course Number | Title | Required or Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | MBA Global Experience‡ | Various | 4 |
| MBA 6315 | Business Ethics** | Various | 2 |
| MGMT 6465 | Leadership Development• | Various | 2 |
| Various | Electives | Elective | Credits Vary |
Apply for MD degree
Apply for MBA degree
‡ The international requirement can be fulfilled by participating in specified travel programs or glocal courses.
** MBA 6315 may be completed in either spring year 1 or spring year 2
• MGMT 6465 may be completed in either spring year 1 or spring year 2
Total Recommended Credits: 15 (tuition band 12-18)
MBA Program Notes
Students must complete a minimum of 52 MBA credits to be awarded MBA (32 core requirement credits, 20 elective credits). Program considers 12 transfer credits from MD. Enterprise requirement waived for MD/MBA students.
MBA = 52
Transfers=12 per program
Full-Time & Part-Time MBA Programs
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 612-625-5555
MD Program
Scott Davenport, MS
Director, Student Affairs
612-624-8601
Medical School MD-MBA Dual Degree Information