MBA-MSMIS Dual Degree

The dual program provides students with the management, leadership, and technical skills required to better position themselves for a sustained competitive advantage in the increasingly technical, and rapidly changing global economy.

Application Dates

Your application should be complete (application forms, transcripts, and all supporting documents) by the following dates:

Fall Admission: June 1
Spring Admission: October 1 (We are still accepting applications for Spring 2012).
You may also begin the program as a non-degree seeking student on a space available basis.

 Application Checklist

• Application for Admission and a $50 application fee or fee waiver. APPLY ONLINE AND HAVE YOUR $50 APPLICATION FEE WAIVED!  You may also print the pdf Graduate Business Application. An earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university is required for admission
• A GPA of at least 3.0 for the final 60 undergraduate hours of course work
• Official scores from GMAT or GRE taken within the last 5 years
• A current résumé
• A one-page summary of educational and professional goals
• Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended
• Three Recommendations on the form provided
• One or more years of professional experience preferred
• International Student Application Supplement, International Transcript Evaluation, and demonstration of English Language Proficiency if applicable
• Foundation Waiver Form 

Students without prior coursework in foundation areas must complete appropriate classes toward the degree. Total number of credits needed to complete the MBA-MSMIS Dual Degree program ranges from 61 to 78, depending on the number of foundation courses required.

The duration of the dual degree program varies from student-to-student.  The dual degree is comprised of 60 graduate credits (20 courses).  Full-time graduate students usually take 9 credits per semester and 6 credits in the summer (averaging 24 credits in a year).  At this rate, a student could complete two degrees in 2 1/2 years.  However, most students also have foundation requirements which could add time. Part-time students average 3 credits every eight weeks (15 credits in a year). At this rate, a student would complete the two degrees in 4 years. Again, most students also have foundation requirements. Students are allowed 8 years to complete both degrees.

For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at 540/286-8088, 866/261-4458, or graduate@umw.edu.

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