Joint Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Policy

This three-year joint MBA and MPP degree program consists of 85 units: 47 units of business courses and 38 units of public policy courses. Additionally, students must complete 30 hours of co-curricular activities at the Graziadio Business School.

The co-curricular activities are designed to enhance student learning in the areas of communication skills; critical thinking; integration and application; values and ethics; job placement and career development. Students must complete 30 hours of co-curricular activities; activities scheduled as contemporary issues courses may carry 0-4 units and a maximum of 4 units of co-curricular activities may count towards the elective requirements of the program.

Applicants for the joint program must apply and be granted admission to both the Graziadio School and the School of Public Policy. Students in this program alternate trimesters between the business and public policy schools. Students in this program are not eligible to study abroad unless they extend the length of their program by one trimester. Additionally, they can graduate with a concentration by completing more units than those required toward the degree.

The joint MBA/MPP degree program provides an enriched leadership experience by focusing on management capabilities, leadership qualities, and a commitment to utilizing the tools of analysis and policy design to effect successful implementation and institutional change.

With the concurrent approval of the deans of the Graziadio School and the School of Public Policy, the three-year joint MBA/MPP degree may be pursued by an MBA student with advanced standing. Admission to the School of Public Policy would be separately granted.

Students should consult the School of Public Policy academic catalog for elective course offerings and course descriptions. Further information on the public policy curriculum may be obtained by contacting the School of Public Policy.

The Joint Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Policy requires 85 units: 47 units of business courses and 38 units of public policy courses. The business curriculum consists of three components:

The following is an example of the sequence of studies:*

Students in this program are not eligible to study abroad unless they extend the length of their program by one trimester. Additionally, they can graduate with a concentration by completing more units than those required for the degree.