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

Dual Degree students must apply separately and be admitted to both programs. 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.

MBA Application Dates - Fall Start

RoundSubmission DeadlinesDecision Notification
Round 1October 1November 15
Round 2December 1February 1
Round 3February 1March 15
Round 4 April 1May 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.

For MD-MBA Students, the GMAT or GRE is waived with the submission of your MCAT.

NOTE: Once admitted, you will need to submit a flexible MD application and get approval to take a Medical School Leave of Absence to Participate in the MBA portion of the degree.

MBA Admissions Requirements MD Admissions Requirements

MD-MBA graduates go on to working in healthcare entrepreneurship and new device development, pharmaceuticals, and direct care in professional settings. They also become key advisors in policy and government, able to balance the concerns of individual health needs and organizational and institutional constraints.

Learn More About MBA Career Services

MD-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. 

MBA Tuition & Financial Aid MD Tuition & Financial Aid

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.

MD

Fall Semester

  • MD Coursework

Spring Semester

  • MD Coursework

MD

Summer Semester

  • MD Coursework

Fall Semester

  • MD Coursework
  • Apply to Minnesota Carlson by April 1 of Year 2 in Med School

Spring Semester

  • MD Coursework
  • Notified of MBA Admissions Decision

Submit Flexible MD application and get approval to take Med School Leave of Absence to participate in the dual degree

MBA & MD

Summer Semester (MD)

  • Step 1 and possibly rotations
  • MBA Orientation (last two weeks of August)

Fall Semester (MBA)

  • Data Analysis
  • Managerial Economics
  • Financial Accounting
  • Financial Management
  • Marketing
  • Supply Chain & Operations
  • Strategic Management

Spring Semester (MBA)

  • Leading Others
  • Competing in a Data-Driven World

Electives/Other Requirements:

  • Business Ethics
  • Leadership Development
  • Global Experience
  • Electives

 

MD

Summer Semester

  • Rotations

Fall Semester

  • Rotations

Spring Semester

  • Rotations

MBA & MD

Summer Semester (MD)

  • Step 2CK
  • Rotations/Electives

Fall Semester (MD)

  • Final MD Coursework
  • Interview for Residency

Spring Semester (MBA)

  • Business Ethics
  • Leadership Development
  • Global Experience
  • Electives

Apply for MD Degree

Apply for MBA Degree

MD

Fall Semester

  • MD Coursework

Spring Semester

  • MD Coursework

MD

Summer Semester

  • MD Coursework

Fall Semester

  • MD Coursework
  • Apply to Minnesota Carlson by April 1 of Year 2 in Med School

Spring Semester

  • MD Coursework
  • Notified of MBA Admissions Decision

Submit Flexible MD application and get approval to take Med School Leave of Absence to participate in the dual degree

MBA & MD

Summer Semester (MD)

  • Step 1 and possibly rotations
  • MBA Orientation (last two weeks of August)

Fall Semester (MBA)

  • Data Analysis
  • Managerial Economics
  • Financial Accounting
  • Financial Management
  • Marketing
  • Supply Chain & Operations
  • Strategic Management

Spring Semester (MBA)

  • Leading Others
  • Competing in a Data-Driven World

Electives/Other Requirements:

  • Business Ethics
  • Leadership Development
  • Global Experience
  • Electives

 

MD

Summer Semester

  • Rotations

Fall Semester

  • Rotations

Spring Semester

  • Rotations

MBA & MD

Summer Semester (MD)

  • Step 2CK
  • Rotations/Electives

Fall Semester (MD)

  • Final MD Coursework
  • Interview for Residency

Spring Semester (MBA)

  • Business Ethics
  • Leadership Development
  • Global Experience
  • Electives

Apply for MD Degree

Apply for MBA Degree

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.  

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