Will I receive one diploma or two?
Two. Students receive a separate diploma for each degree (the MBA and the Business Master's degree). The transcript will list both degrees separately.
Will my area of focus be reflected on either diploma?
The MBA diploma will read “Master of Business Administration.” The Business Master's diploma will state the following, depending on the degree completed:
- Master of Finance
- Master of Science in Accounting
- Master of Science in Business Analytics & AI
- Master of Science in Information Systems & AI
- Master of Science in Marketing Analytics
- Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
When should I apply?
MBA students should apply for a dual degree in their first academic year. Students must be in good academic standing to apply. Students are expected to meet in person, by phone or on Zoom with a Business Master's advisor prior to applying.
Is there an application fee to apply to this program?
No. Current MBA students who apply for a dual degree will not be charged an application fee.
Are any of the business master's programs STEM-eligible?
Yes. The full list of business master's programs that are STEM-eligible is available at https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/programs/business-masters.
During the dual degree program, when do I apply for graduation clearance?
Applications for degree clearance should be done at the beginning of the semester in which a student will reach the number of credits required to complete both degrees.
Can I finish the MBA first and complete the Business Master's degree later?
No. The requirements for both degrees must be completed simultaneously. Once a student has graduated with an MBA degree, they will not be permitted to pursue the Business Master's as a dual degree.
Can my MBA electives be in one area of focus and my Business Master's area of focus be in another?
Each dual degree program has unique requirements. Advisors will work with students to develop a course plan to be sure that all degree requirements will be met.
Who are the Academic Directors for the Business Master's programs?
| Master of Finance | Professor Michael Cichello | mcichell@umd.edu |
| MS in Accounting | Professor Lei Zhou | lzhou@umd.edu |
| MS in Business Analytics & AI | Professor Sujin Kim | kimsj22@umd.edu |
| MS in Information Systems & AI | Professor Tej Anand | tejanand@umd.edu |
| MS in Marketing Analytics | Professor Liye Ma | liyema@umd.edu |
| MS in Supply Chain Management | Professor Humberto Coronado | hcoronad@umd.edu |
What is the dual degree program tuition and fees?
BUDT - MS in Business Analytics & AI and MS in Information Systems & AI
BUFN - Master of Finance and Master of Quantitative Finance
BULM - MS in Supply Chain Management
BUMK - MS in Marketing Analytics
BUSI - Part-time/Flex MBA core and electives
BUSM - Full-time MBA core and electives
BUSO - Online MBA core and electives
Students should expect to pay fees based on the MBA program that they belong to--either Flex MBA or Full Time MBA. Tuition and fees are listed at https://networth.rhsmith.umd.