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MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences

The MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences program is a joint degree program between Harvard Business School and the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. The program prepares future tech innovators and entrepreneurs with an advanced blend of engineering proficiency, design vision and managerial leadership that typically takes many years to develop on the job.

To learn more about the program, visit www.hbs.edu/msmba-eng . Current students: visit this page for course requirements.

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A joint degree for innovators who aspire to launch & lead technology ventures. Harvard Business School (HBS) and the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences offer a joint degree program for aspiring entrepreneurs, which confers an MBA from HBS and a Master of Science (MS) in Engineering Sciences from SEAS. Designed to train future leaders of technology ventures, the MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences Program will provide a strong foundation in general management and convey concepts and builds skills in engineering, design, and innovation management.

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Ms/mba program, ms/mba biotechnology: life sciences, a joint degree that blends business, ethics, and life science.

Harvard’s dual degree program, MS/MBA Biotechnology: Life Sciences , aims to prepare the next generation of industry leaders with advanced training in business, ethics, and life sciences. Built in response to student demand, this novel approach to a Harvard MBA is for people with both an undergraduate degree in the life sciences and at least two years of work experience.

This intensive, two-year dual degree program will offer MS courses developed and taught by  HSCRB faculty . The degrees are jointly offered by Harvard Business School (HBS) and the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).

In the program, students will follow a core curriculum that focuses on business and includes courses in science and ethics. Intensive courses over the summer and in January, plus a broad range of electives in the second year, will ensure students can fulfil both business and science degree requirements.

“We want to provide leadership for the whole scientific and medical enterprise: biotechnology, pharma, venture capital, NGOs, and government. Our future leaders need to feel that the ethical component of what they’re doing is as important as the financial, so that medical needs worldwide can be addressed in an equitable way.” -Mark Fishman, M.D., Professor of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology and faculty co-chair of the program

“Our department has built into it a strong entrepreneurial spirit, with many biotech companies developed by our faculty. Our scientists don’t just ask and answer questions about how nature works, but further ask how do you make use of that information and commercialize it to help people. This dual degree expands on that, allowing us to train exceptional, ethical leaders in industry – or even in policy – who really understand the science and can be nimble in their decision making.” -Doug Melton, Ph.D., Xander University Professor, co-founder of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, and faculty co-chair of the program

“The idea is to collaborate with the best and brightest minds across Harvard who believe that it is within our scientific and economic grasp to reduce human suffering.  Students will have access to faculty members from HBS, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and Harvard Medical School, who will be present in the classroom at the same time. The program will give them both an MBA and an amazing science education that allows them to lead the next generation of life-sciences companies.” -Amitabh Chandra, Ph.D., Ethel Zimmerman Wiener Professor of Public Policy at HKS, Henry and Allison McCance Professor of Business Administration at HBS, and faculty co-chair of the program

“I am so excited about the launch of this program. It is much needed – we aim to train the future leaders of biotech and pharma, providing them with business skills, scientific critical thinking, and an ethical framework. It’s also exciting for us to interact with a new type of student in HSCRB, expanding our educational community to include undergraduates, science graduate students, medical students, and now business students. It is a real pleasure to work with our colleagues at HBS. I cannot wait to meet our first cohort.” -Bill Anderson, Director of Education in HSCRB and program director for the degree program

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Joint Undergraduate and Graduate Program

This Joint Program provides an accelerated pathway to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree at Harvard.

Online with On-Campus Experience

Undergraduate: $2,100 per course Graduate: $3,340 per course

What You'll Learn

Build the skills to meet today’s demand for the T-shaped professional. In our Joint Program, you experience a broad liberal arts background that fosters cross-cultural understanding, evidence-based communication, and peer-to-peer collaboration.

You also develop the deep, focused learning of a specific graduate field, such as management, finance, sustainability, software engineering, digital media design, information management systems, psychology, international relations, or biology.

• Earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree for less money and time — you double count four courses toward both degrees.
• Continuous enrollment, with no gap in time between undergraduate and graduate coursework.
• Add a certificate to your graduate degree course planning, and advance your career with an additional credential.

Getting Started: Admissions and Degree Requirements

In the Joint Program, you earn a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree, plus a Master of Liberal Arts degree in any field we currently offer.

Once approved for Joint Program participation, four graduate-level courses will count toward both degrees. Students must earn a B or higher in these four courses to continue in the program.

Eligibility

In order to apply to the program, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be an admitted degree candidate to the  Bachelor of Liberal Arts program
• Earned 96 credits toward the Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree with a 3.5 or higher GPA
• If you already possess a bachelor’s degree, you are ineligible for the joint program.

Application Materials

You apply to the Joint Program by submitting the following materials:

• Joint Program application form
• Current résumé
• Essay outlining your reasons for wanting to pursue the Master of Liberal Arts degree, specifically stating how your professional experience or goals aligns with your graduate field interest.

Cost and Financial Aid

Affordability is core to our mission. When compared to our continuing education peers, it’s a fraction of the cost.

After admission, you may qualify for financial aid . Typically, eligible students receive grant funds to cover a portion of tuition costs each term, in addition to federal financial aid options.

Learn more about the cost of attendance .

Completing the Program

This program is designed for students who are highly motivated and strong academic performers.

Advising Tip: If interested in the Joint Program, which many ALB candidates are, we advise you to work closely with your ALB advisor as you’ll want to avoid enrolling in specific ALM preadmission and core degree requirements prior to receiving Joint Program approval due to our repeat policy (e.g., you cannot repeat a course for graduate credit that you have already taken for undergraduate credit). Moreover, any graduate-level course taken prior to Joint Program approval cannot be counted toward the ALM degree, as you need to be close to finishing your ALB before embarking on graduate-level work.

In order to successfully earn both bachelor’s and master’s degrees, you must fulfill the following requirements:

Grade Requirements

You must receive a B or higher in all four courses that double count toward the degree. If not, the courses will not double count, they will only apply towards the Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree, and you’ll be ineligible to move forward with the Joint Program. Earning even one grade below B (including B-) will disqualify you from the program, this includes withdrawal grades.

Double counting of credit is not offered unless you apply and are accepted to the Joint Program. Courses taken prior to acceptance will not be counted.

Repeat Courses

Credit is not awarded for any course that duplicates the subject matter of a previous course taken at the Extension School or Harvard Summer School for which undergraduate or graduate credit has already been received. The only exception to the repeat rule are creative writing courses with an R in the course number (e.g., CREA 100R). You may repeat those courses once.

Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Requirements

Meet all degree, academic standing, and on-campus requirements for both degrees. For the Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree, you’ll need to complete 8 credits on campus. Weekend and three-week options are available. On-campus requirements for the Master of Liberal Arts vary by program. Visit the graduate degree field of your choice for details.

On-campus housing is available through Harvard Summer School for full-time study and a separate fee. The F-1 student visa for international students is available for full-time study at the Harvard Summer School only. Ordinarily, on-campus requirements for the both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees can be easily met via Harvard Summer School.

Graduate with your Harvard University Degrees: You participate in the annual Harvard Commencement twice, first receiving your Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies and, later your Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies from Harvard University.

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The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) at Harvard University is dedicated to bringing rigorous academics and innovative teaching capabilities to those seeking to improve their lives through education. We make Harvard education accessible to lifelong learners from high school to retirement.

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Harvard Griffin GSAS partners with Harvard Business School (HBS) on two combined degree programs that confer an MBA from HBS and a master of science from Harvard Griffin GSAS:

Learn more about the  MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences program  with the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Learn more about the  MS/MBA Biotechnology: Life Sciences  with the Harvard Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology.

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Your interests and goals may span multiple academic disciplines or areas of expertise. That is why the Stanford MBA Program empowers you to combine studies. This flexibility offers a rich and valuable academic experience.

Generally, about 20 percent of Stanford MBA students take advantage of a joint or dual degree to complement their MBA. As a student, you may also take courses in any department or graduate school at Stanford University.

Joint Degrees

Your Stanford joint degrees must be conferred simultaneously upon completion of degree requirements for both programs. While in the Stanford MBA Program, you may not pursue concurrently more than one additional degree. Learn more about joint degree programs below.

Hilary Bartlett

“It is not at all an overstatement to say that my four years in the joint JD/MBA program at Stanford have been life-changing. Committed professors and inspiring peers have challenged me to expand my vision of what is possible for myself and for the world. I am graduating with greater confidence, a clearer sense of self, and an excitement for what the future holds. Not only do I dream bigger as a result of my time at Stanford, but my dreams feel more attainable. I am leaving Stanford with so much more than the foundational skill set I was seeking.”

Owen Wurzbacher

“The GSB’s joint degree program allowed me to explore the intersection of two passions: investing and education. It provided the flexibility to study both fields and illustrated the opportunities for applying business skills to education in an informed way. Using tools developed and relationships built, I look forward to influencing the education field and inspiring a love of learning in young people during my career.”

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Interested in an additional discipline that is not represented in our joint degree programs? You can pursue a master’s degree from another Stanford program along with your MBA. While in the Stanford MBA program, you may not pursue concurrently more than one additional degree.  

You may pursue a dual degree with any graduate program at Stanford University. Candidates must apply to and be accepted by the other program separately, and then notify Stanford GSB. You may apply concurrently to both programs or apply to the dual degree program during your first year as an MBA student; some graduate programs also permit you to apply in your second year. As with joint degrees, you may only pursue one additional degree while in the MBA program.

Justin Norden

“After starting medical school at Stanford, I decided to pursue an MBA at the GSB to develop the skills to become a leader at the intersection of health care, technology, and medicine. Business school has not only taught me many valuable leadership skills, but also opened my eyes to think about problems in completely new ways. The best part about the GSB, however, has been getting to know and learn from so many wonderful classmates.”

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Stanford MBA students may also pursue degrees with specific professional schools at other universities. Check with each school regarding its policy and timeline.

Eligible Degree Programs & Requirements

• Harvard Kennedy School: MPA, MPA-ID, or MPP
• Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS): MA
• Princeton School of Public and International Affairs: MPA
• Yale Law School: JD
• Yale Medical School: MD

You may enroll in either a joint or dual degree with another graduate program at Stanford or a degree from an external university, but not both.

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Paths to Completion by School

Harvard kennedy school (hks), johns hopkins sais, and princeton school of public and international affairs (spia).

You must spend five quarters of full-time study at Stanford GSB. The combined degree programs must be completed in one of the following timelines. Note that some programs may require a particular academic path in order to successfully complete both degrees.

Yale Medical School and Yale Law School

You must spend five quarters of full-time study at Stanford GSB and complete at least one year at YMS or YLS first. Consult with YMS or YLS for timeline requirements.

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Joint and Dual Degrees

Tuck's joint and dual degrees provide additional options for students who wish to customize their education..

Tuck allows students the flexibility to work toward two degrees concurrently in order to tailor their education to their specific interests and career aspirations. In addition to those listed here, you may also design your own specialized degree programs in association with other schools.

For more information on joint and dual degrees contact Tuck's registrar .

Joint Degrees Within Dartmouth College

The Geisel School of Medicine and the Tuck School of Business offer students an opportunity to pursue combined MD/MBA degrees that can be completed in either five or six years. In a time of tremendous change in health care, there is a growing need for leaders with expertise in both medicine and management. This joint-degree program is designed to open pathways for leadership roles in diverse areas and industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotech, health care related entrepreneurial ventures, governmental health programs, health related nonprofits, hospital management, HMO management, large practice management, health care policy formation, and medical school administration, to name a few. Candidates for the joint degree must complete the separate admission and financial aid application processes at both the Geisel School and Tuck. There is no formula for admission to the combined program. Decisions are based on a combination of the following factors: academic excellence, leadership ability, accomplishments, interpersonal skills, and diversity. Although almost all Tuck students have work experience before they enroll, this is not a prerequisite for admission to this joint-degree program. It is recommended that applicants apply to Tuck during their second year at Geisel.

The Geisel School of Medicine is dedicated to improving health care through education, research, policy reform, leadership improvement, and communication with patients and the public. Geisel's Master of Public Health (MPH) curriculum is designed to provide every student with the fundamental skills, knowledge base, and philosophical foundation in health policy and clinical practice, with specific attention paid to public health, clinical/health services research, or health care leadership. The MPH/MBA joint degree offered with the Tuck School prepares graduates to take on leadership positions in both the public and private sectors of the health care industry.

The PhD/MBA joint degree program offers the unique opportunity for PhD students at Dartmouth College to finish off their training with management education. The joint degree aims to produce individuals who are not only thoroughly trained in a scientific discipline but also possess fundamental business and entrepreneurial skills. The program is currently only available to PhD students at Dartmouth. Students must apply to and be admitted to the MBA program. The PhD experience will be counted as post-bachelors degree work experience. Matriculating students must enter with the regular Tuck class in the fall and complete the required first-year Tuck core curriculum. Students are expected to participate in an internship during the summer between their first and second Tuck years, to reinforce the MBA experience. Courses taken during the PhD program will be counted as the equivalent of one term's worth of electives. While application and admission to the MBA program can occur at any point while enrolled in the PhD program, it's recommended that students apply in the third or fourth year of their program. Students are encouraged to meet with advisors for the PhD/MBA Program, including deans Joe Hall at Tuck, Ian Baker of Thayer, or Kerry Landers of the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies. It is important that PhD students show strong academic ability as well as demonstrated potential for leadership, and they should be able to articulate well why the MBA degree will help them achieve their goals.

MEM/MBA and MBA/MEng

Students interested in tailoring their experience to gain both the management skills taught at the Tuck School of Business and the technical skills taught at the Thayer School of Engineering will benefit from one of these joint degrees. The programs are intended to develop leaders for careers that combine engineering/technology and business management. They are appropriate for students with an undergraduate degree in, or pre-Tuck experience in, engineering or science. The MBA/MEM program requires two years plus two terms to complete (summer and fall). The MBA/MEng program can be completed in two years. Students wishing to add a technical curriculum that overlays leadership, management, communication and collaboration will benefit from the MEM. Those looking to add depth or specialized knowledge within a technical area of study should consider the MEng. Candidates must complete the separate admission and financial aid application processes at each school.

Dual Degrees with Other Institutions

The three-year MBA/MA in International Relations dual degree program between the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University and the Tuck School of Business has been designed to prepare students for careers that combine international relations and business management.  The program is particularly appropriate for students who are seeking management positions within international corporations, financial institutions, economic and development institutions and government agencies.  The need is clear for individuals in these positions to have a sophisticated understanding of both international affairs and management issues.

The three-year MBA/MALD dual degree program between the Fletcher School at Tufts University and the Tuck School of Business is also designed to prepare students for careers that combine international relations and business management. The program is particularly appropriate for students who are seeking management positions within international corporations, financial institutions, economic and development institutions and government agencies.  The need is clear for individuals in these positions to have a sophisticated understanding of both international affairs and management issues.  Note: Tuck also has an exchange program with the Fletcher School (see Exchange Programs ).

The MBA/MCEP dual degree with nearby Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) enables students to earn the two degrees concurrently. Climate change, wildlife protection, and alternative energy are just a few of the critical issues facing the world today. Vermont Law and Graduate School and its Master of Climate and Environmental Policy program are leading the movement to address these issues. The MCEP program gives students a comprehensive knowledge of the policies shaping the solutions to these problems and prepares graduates for leadership positions in the public and private sectors. Experiential learning opportunities with state and federal agencies, advocacy groups, and international organizations ensure that MCEP graduates are prepared for real-world situations the first day on the job. VLGS courses are delivered either on campus or online.

MBA/MPA AND MBA/MPA/ID

The MBA/MPA and MBA/MPA/ID (Master in Public Administration in International Development) dual degrees between the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and the Tuck School of Business are designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of established professionals seeking further leadership responsibilities in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors, and to prepare the next generation of leaders in international development. Dual degree candidates must complete the entire Tuck core curriculum as well as three semesters at the Kennedy School.

The MBA/MPP dual degree between the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and the Tuck School of Business prepares students to understand complex policy problems and to craft concrete solutions. In addition to completing the full-year core curriculum plus two terms at Tuck, MBA/MPP candidates are also required to complete the full-year core curriculum at the Kennedy School, plus one semester (including the Policy Analysis Exercise).  Candidates in this dual degree program can apply their core training, policy interests, and functional skills to roles and organizations across the public and nonprofit sectors.

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Wharton MBA Dual Degree Programs

Many wharton mba students choose to extend their education beyond the wharton school. whether it’s an mba for engineers,  a jd/mba, or a dual mba/master of science in nursing, consider customizing your mba experience with one of the mba dual degree or interdisciplinary program options wharton offers with the university of pennsylvania and other schools below., dual degree & joint mba programs.

A dual or joint MBA degree allows students to complement their business education with another area of study. Some students choose to combine their business degree with a professional program, while others combine their business education with another graduate degree in a particular area of interest to hone their expertise. Wharton offers three integrated interdisciplinary MBA programs at the University of Pennsylvania. These programs allow students to draw from different academic disciplines, pursue a variety of interests and become interdisciplinary thinkers who solve problems with both a creative and analytical approach.

MBA/MA Lauder Joint Degree in International Studies

The MBA/MA Lauder Joint Degree in International Studies combines foreign language skills with a passion for international business by integrating the Wharton MBA program with an MA program in international studies from Penn’s School of Arts & Sciences.

The Francis J. & Wm. Polk Carey JD/MBA

The Francis J. & Wm. Polk Carey JD/MBA Program is a fully integrated three-year joint MBA and JD program that combines the Wharton’s top business school program with Penn’s elite law school. This dual JD MBA program is unique in its three-year curriculum, allowing students to earn two degrees from prestigious schools just blocks away from each other at the University of Pennsylvania. As dual JD MBA programs become more popular, this program’s prestige shines more and more.

MBA in Health Care Management

The MBA in Health Care Management provides students with strengths in health economics and a focus in health management. As dual MBA and healthcare programs become more popular, this program has become increasingly competitive.

Partnerships with Other Schools

Wharton offers established dual MBA programs with Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and Harvard Kennedy School.

Wharton + School of Advanced International Studies Dual Degree

This three-year, MA/MBA dual degree program, offered by Wharton and the School of Advanced International Studies  (SAIS) of The Johns Hopkins University in Washington, D.C., prepares students to operate in both business and the international political environment. Students earn an MBA from Wharton and an MA in international relations from SAIS, a program that pioneered area studies and the integration of international politics and economics. While in Washington, students have access to Washington’s resources and to leaders in foreign policy and international trade.

Applicants must begin the Wharton part of their program in Pre-Term, and conferral of each degree is contingent upon completion of all requirements for the other program. Students with less preparation in their chosen field of study or in their language requirement may need additional time to complete the SAIS degree. Requests to spend Year 1 at SAIS will also be considered.

Applicants should apply within the cycle directly preceding the year they would like to begin at Wharton. All requests for deferral will be considered within Wharton’s deferral policy.

Wharton + Harvard Kennedy School MPA/MBA and MPP/MBA Dual Degrees

These three-year, dual-degree programs, offered by Wharton and the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) prepare students to operate in both business and public policy or public administration fields. For students with an interest in crafting solutions for public problems across business, government, policy, and more, the dual degree MBA in public policy may be the path for you.

The dual degree option with Wharton allows students to complete the HKS portion of their dual degree over three semesters. The below shows the pathway for students completing the MPA degree where they split the second year between the schools. The MPA/MBA dual degree, MPA/ID and MPP pathways differ in that they require a full year at each school with the third year split between the two.

• The  Master in Public Administration (MPA)  prepares its graduates for positions of significant responsibility in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. The program’s curriculum lends itself to individual tailoring with guidance from HKS faculty and administrators.
• Geared to the future leaders in the field of international development, the  Master in Public Administration/International Development (MPA/ID)  is an economics-centered, multidisciplinary program, combining analytical and quantitative methods with an emphasis on policy and practice.
• The  Master in Public Policy (MPP) equips future leaders with a conceptual framework and the specific skills they will need to be successful in public service. The initial emphasis of the curriculum is on building a strong conceptual foundation for analysis, management, and advocacy. This MBA/MPP dual degree program is a good option for students interested in working in politics or government.  

Applicants must fill out applications to both schools during the first year at either school or simultaneously before enrolling at either school. The two degrees may not be completed sequentially. Conferral of each degree is contingent upon completion of all requirements for the other program. Applicants should apply to Wharton during the application cycle directly preceding their desired Wharton start date. All requests for deferral will be considered within Wharton’s deferral policy.

13+ Dual Degree and Interdisciplinary Programs at Wharton

You can combine your MBA with a degree from one of University of Pennsylvania’s top-rated graduate and professional schools. Listed below are some of the fully integrated programs available to students considering a dual MBA and another degree at the University of Pennsylvania.

Applying for a Dual MBA Degree Program

You can apply for one of the dual-degree programs if you are a current first-year student at one of our partner schools (except any of the Medical Sciences programs, which have different application guidelines) or you plan to pursue the first year of the dual degree at Wharton.

Candidates interested in applying to any other graduate program at Penn not listed above must apply to both programs separately and contact the other  program office for details on their courses. The Wharton MBA will be expected to be completed on a full-time basis, like all other degree candidates, with up to 4 courses being allowed to be taken at other Penn graduate schools.

Please review the specific application processes and requirements for joint and dual degrees.

Dual Degree FAQs

What is the difference between an mba and masters degree.

An MBA is a Master of Business Administration degree. It’s a specific designation of a master’s degree course of study.

Am I able to apply to the Lauder Program after I have started the Wharton MBA Program?

The academic calendar for first-year students in the Lauder Program begins in May. Students that have been accepted to the Wharton MBA Program in Round 1 or Round 2 can apply separately to the Lauder Program and still will be expected to start the program in May. Students cannot apply to the Lauder Program after they have started their first or second years at Wharton. For more information about applying to the Lauder Program, please visit the Lauder website or contact [email protected] .

Can I combine the Lauder Program with a degree program other than the Wharton MBA?

The Lauder Institute also offers a joint JD/MA program in partnership with Penn Law. For more information about the Lauder JD/MA, please visit this website .

Is Health Care Management a major or a separate health care program?

Health Care Management (HCM) is one of the 19 majors offered through the Wharton MBA Program. The Health Care Management major differs from other majors in that students must select this major at the time of application to Wharton. HCM integrates academic and professional development, helping students to obtain summer and permanent positions in all parts of the health care sector, including consulting firms, health care venture capital and private equity, digital health, health care analytics firms, biotechnology, pharmaceutical firms, hospitals, insurers, and government agencies. If prospective students wish to explore the Health Care Management major, the HCM department is happy to arrange either a telephone conversation or a meeting with June Kinney, the Associate Director of HCM. Please find more information on the application process here .

If I am not accepted into the Health Care Management major, can I still be admitted to Wharton?

Your application will be evaluated specifically for the Health Care Management major. If the Admissions Committee feels you are not best suited for HCM but could be a good fit for the MBA program more broadly, you will be considered for Wharton.

If I am admitted to a dual degree program with the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) or the School of Advanced Studies (SAIS), can I start my degree at HKS or SAIS instead of Wharton?

Applicants should apply to Wharton during the application cycle directly preceding their desired Wharton start date. If you are admitted to both programs and do not want to begin at Wharton, you will need to request a deferral and will be subject to our deferral policy. Deferrals typically are only granted for extenuating circumstances.

Are there any dual degree programs that will not allow me to start at Wharton?

The School of Design requires all dual degree students to start at Penn Design. The Harvard Kennedy School encourages students interested in the MPA/ID dual degree to start at HKS.

If I want to apply to a dual degree program, do I have to apply to the Wharton MBA Program and the other program separately?

Unless otherwise noted on the Interdisciplinary Programs website, you must submit separate applications and materials to both programs. Some schools will have strict application requirements around testing, recommendations, and essays. Please follow the admissions requirements for each individual school.

Are admissions decisions for dual degree programs made by one committee?

Applicants to the Lauder Joint MBA/MA in International Studies, the Francis J. & Wm. Polk Carey JD/MBA Program, and the MBA in Health Care Management will receive one joint decision. For all other MBA dual degree programs, you will receive separate decisions, and it is possible that you could be admitted to one program and not the other.

Can I create my own dual degree with a school not listed on the website?

We cannot accept any credits from other programs. You can pursue another program in your own time, but you would still be required to complete all Wharton credit units as prescribed by the full-time MBA program. As a full-time MBA student, you are expected to be at Wharton and pay tuition for four full semesters.

How do I learn more about a graduate program not listed on the Wharton Interdisciplinary Programs website?

If you are interested in other programs not listed on the website, please contact the program office of that respective program.

How many credit units can I take at other Penn graduate schools while a Wharton MBA student?

All Wharton MBA students can take four to six credit units at other Penn graduate schools .

Can I apply to a dual degree program after starting at Wharton?

For most dual degree programs, you can apply to the other program during your first year at Wharton. However, this may extend your time at Penn.

Can I connect with a current student that is a part of a specific dual degree program?

Due to the volume of such requests, we are unable to connect prospective students with current students in every dual degree program. Please review the profiles of our Admissions Fellows and request to be connected with a current MBA student who most closely aligns with your interests.

What if I want to pursue a degree beyond the master’s level at Penn?

Please speak with the PhD department of your interest if you intend to continue your studies beyond the master’s level.

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Yale offers the opportunity to pursue an MBA in combination with a degree from Yale Law School, Yale School of Medicine, Yale School of the Environment, Yale School of Architecture, or another of the University's world-class graduate programs. Yale's joint-degree programs are intended to prepare leaders who will bring a broad understanding and analytical thinking to whatever industry they work in.

In most Yale joint-degree programs, students spend one year enrolled full-time at Yale SOM, during which they complete the integrated MBA core curriculum; one or more years enrolled in the other program; and one year taking courses in both programs.

The two degrees are usually completed in one year less than if they were taken sequentially. Both degrees are awarded at the end of the entire course of study.

During the full year that joint-degree students spend at Yale SOM, they participate fully in the Career Development Office's workshops, recruiting events, and training sessions, and the CDO's resources are available to them thereafter.

Joint-degree applicants must apply to and be admitted to both programs independently. In general, we recommend applying to both programs simultaneously in order to have a more integrated learning experience throughout both programs. In some cases, applicants may also apply to another graduate program during their first year at Yale SOM, or apply to Yale SOM during their first year in another graduate program (or during the second year of a four-year program). Please review the requirements for the specific program you are interested in, as they vary.

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MBA/PhD with Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

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Wharton prepares you to become an academic leader. our phd graduates have gone on to excel at leading academic institutions, research centers, and enterprises around the globe..

Working with Wharton’s faculty, you are trained in the practices of rigorous research. You learn how to frame questions from a multi-disciplinary perspective through exposure to the broadest range of business knowledge. This breadth and depth of thinking yields new ideas, and scholars who break new ground in their selected area of research.

You leave Wharton ready to contribute meaningfully to your field, typically having published with your faculty mentors prior to graduation. Most Wharton doctoral graduates take positions at leading academic institutions, and many alumni continue working with their Wharton mentors and colleagues, returning to Wharton for conferences and colloquia throughout their careers.

Student Placements

Here’s a list of placements, by program and year of graduation, over the past 10 years:

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Applied Economics

World bank Post doc at NYU Furman center. Treasury’s Office of Financial Research. UT Dallas National University of Singapore

Brattle Group University of Wisconsin Business,  Post Doc at Treasury Brattle Group Cornerstone Research Rutgers Business School Cornerstone Research

OECD Federal Reserve Board NYU, Postdoc and Hong Kong University Princeton, Postdoc

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill University of Texas, Austin Bank of Canada NBER, Postdoc

Stanford University Cornerstone The Vanguard Group

Michigan State Federal Reserve Bank of New York (Post-doc at Chicago Booth) London School of Economics

Cornell University Microsoft Research NERA Economic Consulting University of Colorado, Boulder

Econ One Harvard Business School National Taiwan University Nuna Health Toulouse School of Economics University of California, Merced

Baruch College Clemson University Northwestern University Putnam Investments Research Affiliates

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Duke University Indiana University University of Delaware University of Wisconsin, Madison

Berkeley Research Group University of Michigan U.S. Treasury Department Sungkyunkwan University, SKK GSB

Note: The Applied Economics program was created in Fall 2008 and, therefore, has placed students beginning 2013.

Ethics & Legal Studies

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BlackRock Cornerstone Research Drexel University, LeBow College of Business Harvard Business School Rothschild & Co

BlackRock Boston Consulting Group Columbia Business School Kenan-Flagler Business School of the University of North Carolina McGill University MIT Sloan Universidad Carlos III de Madrid University of Hong Kong

Capital One Stockholm School of Economics

Arizona State University Hong Kong University of Science and Technology University of Florida University of Warwick, Warwick Business School

BI Norwegian Business School INSEAD London Business School (2 placements) Peking University University of Hong Kong (2 placements)

Carnegie Mellon University Cornell University Cornerstone Research Peking University Southern Methodist University University of Wisconsin, Madison

AQR Capital Management Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business Citadel Tulane University, Freeman School of Business University of Chicago, Booth School of Business University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business

Federal Reserve Bank of New York University of Michigan University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Boston College Cornell University Federal Reserve Board Michigan State University Ohio State University University of Houston

Google University of California, Los Angeles University of Delaware University of Minnesota University of Oxford

Google University of Delaware

Mingshi Investment Management Peking University Southern Methodist University

Carnegie Mellon University University of British Columbia University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill University of Rochester University of Wisconsin, Madison

Cornell University Getulio Vargas Foundation Southern Methodist University U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission University of Southern California

New York University University of Florida

Cornerstone Research KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) University of Iowa University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Aalto University School of Economics University of California, San Diego

Federal Reserve Board

Health Care Management & Economics

Charles River Associates Baylor University Cornell University Medical Campus (Weill) University of Miami USAID Emory University Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Harvard Business School New York University University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine NYU Langone Medical Center Analysis Group

University of Virginia Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management RAND Corporation University of Pittsburgh Analysis Group

Indiana University Bloomington John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine US Department of Health and Human Services

Asian Development Bank RAND Corporation

RAND Corporation

Cornell Medical School RAND Corporation Thomas Jefferson University University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine Urban Institute

RAND-UCLA (Joint Post-Doc) San Diego State University Temple University, Fox Business School

Columbia University Peking University Urban Institute US Army Medical Department Telehealth Office

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Brigham and Women’s Hospital University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine

Massachusetts General Hospital

University of Missouri University of Porto, Faculty of Economics

Bocconi University Ohio State University University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business Rice University New York University, Stern School of Business Massachusetts Institute of Technology

George Washington University University of Texas, Austin

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Sungkyunkwan University

Cornell University Stanford University

University of Texas, Austin University of Wisconsin, Madison

IESE Business School, Barcelona Campus University of LUISS (Rome)

INSEAD Purdue University University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill University of Pittsburgh University of South Carolina University of Texas, Austin

George Washington University University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill University of Washington, Bothell

Georgia State University Moscow School of Management, SKLOKOVO Institute for Emerging Market Studies Nanyang Business School Rutgers University

George Washington University Harvard University INSEAD University of Maryland, Smith School of Business University of Minnesota, Carlson School Washington University, St. Louis

New York University University of Hartford

Instituto De Empresa University of Michigan

Brigham Young University Florida International University National University of Singapore New York Department of Economics University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign

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Operations, Information and Decisions

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University of Florida Carnegie Mellon University Columbia University Rutgers University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology The Voleon Group

University of Chicago, Booth School of Business University of California, Berkeley Emory University Rutgers University Citadel Air Liquide

INSEAD Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management University of Vienna DV01

CLVmetrics IBM Stanford University

Carnegie Mellon University Columbia University Queens College Rice University Walmart Labs

Columbia University New Jersey Institute of Technology Yahoo Labs

The Climate Corporation Credit Suisse Rutgers University University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Krossover Intelligence Stanford University

Northwestern University US Census Bureau

Harvard University Princeton University University of Pennsylvania

London School of Economics Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Colombia University, Earth Institute (Post-Doc)

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MOC Student Projects on Country & Cluster Competitiveness

The competitive assessments listed on this page have been prepared by teams of graduate students mostly from Harvard Business School and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and other universities as part of the requirements for the Microeconomics of Competitiveness.  Each study focuses on the competitiveness of a specific cluster in a country or region and includes specific action recommendations.

These studies represent a valuable resource for researchers, government officials, and other leaders.  Students have given permission to publish their work here; the copyright for each report is retained by the student authors.  References to the reports should include a full list of the authors.

Student Projects by Country

• Argentina Soy Cluster  (2016)
• Armenia IT Services Cluster  (2006)
• Australia Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Cluster  (2016)
• South Australia Wine Cluster  (2010)
• Australia Renewable Energy  (2008)
• Belgium Chocolate Cluster  (2016)
• Wallonia Aeronautic Cluster  (2013)
• Belgium Pharmaceuticals  (2011)
• The Botswana Textiles Cluster  (2007)
• Brazilian Petrochemical Cluster  (2017)
• Sao Paulo Plastics  (2013)
• Leather Footwear in Brazil  (2012)
• Brazil Aviation  (2011)
• Bio-ethanol Cluster in Brazil  (2009)
• Brazil Biotech Cluster: Minas Gerais  (2009)
• The Poultry Cluster in Brazil  (2006)
• Bulgaria's Apparel Cluster  (2007)
• Alberta Energy Cluster  (2010)
• Ontario Financial Services  (2008)
• Transportation and Logistics Cluster in Northeast China  (2017)
• Wind Turbine Cluster in Inner Mongolia  (2009)
• The Chinese Apparel Cluster in Guangdong  (2006)
• Bogota Software Cluster  (2013)
• The Sugar Cane Cluster in Colombia  (2007)
• Colombia Shrimp Aquaculture  (2008)
• Costa Rica Data Centers  (2016)
• Costa Rica Medical Tourism  (2016)
• Ship & Boatbuilding in Croatia  (2009)
• The Danish Wind Cluster  (2017)
• The Danish Design Cluster  (2007)

Dominican Republic

• The Dominican Republic Tourism Cluster  (2012)
• Tourism in the Dominican Republic  (2007)
• The Textile Cluster in Egypt  (2012)
• The Offshoring Cluster in Egypt  (2009)
• France's Competitiveness in AI  (2017)
• Toulouse Aerospace Cluster  (2013)
• France Wine Cluster  (2013)
• Baden-Wuerttemberg Automobile Cluster  (2015)
• Germany Wind Power Cluster  (2010)
• Germany’s Photovoltaic Cluster  (2009)
• Hamburg Aviation Cluster  (2009)
• Biotechnology and Life Sciences in Munich  (2007)
• Ghana Cocoa Sector  (2017)
• Greece Shipping Cluster  (2010)
• The Fresh Produce Cluster in Guatemala  (2009)
• The Apparel Cluster in Honduras  (2007)
• Hong Kong Financial Services  (2008)
• Iceland Financial Services  (2008)
• The Antiretroviral Drug Cluster in India  (2017)
• Andhra Pradesh Pharmaceutical Cluster  (2013)
• Tamil Nadu (India) Automotive Cluster  (2012)
• Tirupur (India) Knitwear  (2011)
• India (Maharashtra) Automotive Cluster  (2010)
• Maharashtra Biopharmaceutical Cluster  (2009)
• Bangalore Biotechnology  (2008)
• Gujarat Diamonds  (2008)
• Bollywood — Maharashtra and India’s Film Cluster  (2008)
• Karnataka Offshore IT and Business Process Outsourcing Services Cluster  (2006)
• Bali Tourism Cluster  (2013)
• Ireland Financial Services Cluster  (2017)
• Ireland Internet Cluster  (2013)
• Ireland ICT Cluster  (2010)
• The Dublin International Financial Services Cluster  (2006)
• Israel Aerospace Cluster  (2015)
• Jerusalem Tourism Cluster  (2013)
• Israeli Biotechnology Cluster  (2006)
• Italy Tourism  (2011)
• The Italian Sports Car Cluster  (2006)
• Japan Automobile Cluster  (2016)
• Japan Skin Care Cluster  (2013)
• The Japanese Gaming Cluster  (2012)
• Japan Flat Panel Displays  (2011)
• The Video Games Cluster in Japan  (2009)
• Jordan Tourism Cluster  (2009)
• Kazakhstan Oil and Gas Cluster  (2010)
• Kazakhstan Energy Cluster  (2007)
• Kenya ITC Services Cluster  (2016)
• Kenya Tourism Cluster  (2016)
• Kenya Business Process Offshoring  (2011)
• Kenya Tea  (2009)
• Kenya Coffee  (2008)
• Kenya's Cut-Flower Cluster  (2007)
• Korea Showbiz Cluster  (2013)
• Korea Shipbuilding Cluster  (2010)
• Korea Online Game Cluster  (2006)
• Textile and Apparel Cluster in Kyrgyzstan  (2012)
• The Macedonian Wine Cluster  (2006)
• The Shrimp Cluster in Madagascar  (2006)
• Malaysia Semiconductor Cluster  (2015)
• Malaysia Palm Oil  (2011)
• Malaysia Financial Services  (2008)
• Queretaro Aerospace Cluster  (2015)
• Mexico Central Region Automotive Cluster  (2013)
• Mexico Chocolate Cluster  (2010)
• Electronics Cluster in Guadalajara Mexico  (2009)
• Baja California Sur Tourism  (2008)
• Monaco Tourism  (2011)
• Mongolia Mining Services Cluster  (2010)
• Morocco Automotive Cluster  (2015)
• Morocco Aeronautics Cluster  (2013)
• Morocco Tourism  (2008)
• Nepal Tourism Cluster  (2015)
• Nepal Tourism  (2011)

Netherlands

• Netherlands Medical Devices Cluster  (2013)
• Netherlands Dairy  (2011)

New Zealand

• New Zealand's Marine Cluster  (2009)
• The Nicaraguan Coffee Cluster  (2006)
• Lagos ICT Services Cluster  (2017)
• Nollywood —  The Nigerian Film Industry  (2008)
• Nigeria Financial Services  (2008)
• Norway’s Fish and Fish Products Cluster  (2017)
• Textiles Cluster in Pakistan  (2007)
• Lima Financial Services Cluster  (2016)
• Asparagus Cluster in Peru  (2012)
• Peru Tourism Cluster  (2010)

Philippines

• The Philippines Electronics Components Manufacturing  (2017)
• Medical Tourism in the Philippines  (2008)
• The Philippines Contact Center Cluster  (2007)
• The Tourism Cluster in Lisbon  (2017)
• The Automotive Cluster in Portugal  (2007)
• Romania Apparel Cluster  (2010)
• The Moscow Financial Services Cluster  (2012)
• Moscow Transportation  (2006)

Saudi Arabia

• Saudi Arabia Chemicals Cluster  (2016)
• Singapore Higher Education  (2016)
• Slovakia Automobile Cluster  (2016)

South Africa

• The Johannesburg Software Cluster  (2017)
• South Africa Iron Ore Cluster  (2013)
• South Africa Automotive Cluster  (2012)
• The South African Wine Cluster  (2009)
• Textiles & Apparel Cluster in South Africa  (2009)
• The South African Wine Cluster  (2006)
• Andalucia (Spain) Tourism  (2011)
• Apparel Cluster in Galicia Spain  (2009)
• The Spanish Wind Power Cluster  (2007)

Switzerland

• Banking in Switzerland  (2017)
• Switzerland Private Banking Cluster  (2010)
• Switzerland Watchmaking  (2010)
• Taiwan: Semiconductor Cluster  (2007)
• Tanzania Horticulture Cluster  (2010)
• Tanzania’s Tourism Cluster  (2006)
• Thailand Automotive  (2011)
• Thailand Automotive Cluster  (2007)
• Thailand Medical Tourism Cluster  (2006)

Trinidad & Tobago

• Tourism in Trinidad and Tobago  (2006)
• Tourism Cluster in Tunisia  (2012)
• Tunisian Tourism Cluster  (2008)
• Turkey Textiles and Apparel Cluster  (2012)
• Turkey Automotive  (2011)
• Turkey & The Construction Services Cluster  (2007)
• Uganda Fishing Cluster  (2010)

United Arab Emirates

• Dubai Logistics Cluster  (2015)
• Abu Dhabi (UAE) Petrochemical Cluster  (2012)
• Dubai (UAE) Tourism  (2011)
• The Transport and Logistics Cluster in UAE (2007)
• Dubai Financial Services Cluster  (2006)

United Kingdom

• The Future of the UK Midlands Automotive Cluster  (2017)
• London FinTech Cluster  (2016)
• IT Hardware Cluster in Cambridge, UK  (2012)
• UK Competitiveness and the International Financial Services Cluster in London   (2007)

United States

• Massachusetts Clean Energy Cluster  (2017)
• Ohio Automotive Cluster  (2017)
• Chicago Biotech Cluster  (2016)
• San Diego Craft Beer Cluster  (2016)
• Kentucky Bourbon Cluster  (2015)
• New York City Apparel Cluster  (2015)
• Pennsylvania Natural Gas Cluster  (2013)
• New York Motion Picture Cluster  (2013)
• Massachusetts Robotics Cluster  (2012)
• Miami, Florida Marine Transportation Cluster  (2012)
• South Carolina Automotive Sector  (2012)
• Tennessee Music Cluster  (2012)
• California Solar Energy  (2011)
• Silicon Valley (California) Internet-Based Services  (2011)
• Minnesota Medical Devices  (2011)
• Massachusetts Higher Education and Knowledge Cluster (2010)
• The North Carolina Furniture Cluster  (2009)
• Automotive Cluster in Michigan USA  (2009)
• Washington D.C. Information Technology and Services Cluster  (2008)
• The Chicago Processed Food Cluster  (2006)
• The Los Angeles Motion Picture Industry Cluster  (2006)

Student Projects by Cluster

Aerospace vehicles & defense, agricultural products.

• Asparagus in Peru  (2012)
• Textiles and Apparel Cluster in Turkey  (2012)
• Bulgaria's Apparel Cluster   (2007)
• South African Automotive Cluster  (2012)
• South Carolina (USA) Automotive Cluster  (2012)

Biopharmaceuticals

• Bangalore (India) Biotechnology  (2008)

Business Services

• Karnataka (India) Offshore IT and Business Process Outsourcing Services Cluster  (2006)

Construction Services

Education & knowledge creation.

• Massachusetts Higher Education and Knowledge Cluster  (2010)

Entertainment

• Nollywood The Nigerian Film Industry  (2008)

Financial Services

• The Moscow (Russia) Financial Services Cluster  (2012)
• Ontario (Canada) Financial Services  (2008)
• UK Competitiveness and the International Financial Services Cluster in London  (2007)

Fishing & Fishing Products

Health services, hospitality & tourism.

• Baja California Sur (Mexico) Tourism  (2008)

Information Technology

• The Johannesburg Software Cluster  (2017)

Jewelry & Precious Metals

• Gujarat (India) Diamonds  (2008)

Marine Equipment

Medical devices, metal manufacturing, metal mining, oil & gas products & services.

• Abu Dhabi (UAE) Petrochemical Cluster  (2012)
• Norway Oil and Gas Cluster  (2012)

Processed Food

Power generation & transmission, transportation & logistics.

• The Miami Florida Marine Transportation Cluster  (2012)
• The Transport and Logistics Cluster in the United Arab Emirates  (2007)

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