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The Coles College of Business offers MBA-MPA and MBA-MSIS dual degree masters programs in conjunction with two other colleges. Through these programs, individuals who have specific career objectives earn two full masters degrees. The programs are completed in 51 credit hours rather than the 72 hours that would be necessary if the degrees were pursued
separately.
MBA-MPA Program
A partnership between the Coles College of Business and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers qualified students the opportunity to concurrently pursue a Masters of Business Administration and a Masters of Public Administration.
This MBA-MPA dual degree program prepares graduates for careers at the increasingly intense intersections of these two sectors. At the same time governmental agencies are striving to be more customer-friendly, service-minded, and organizationally efficient, many industries (including finance and banking, health care, and natural resource utilization) are more reliant on and responsive to governmental agencies than ever before. These trends make knowledge of both business and government crucial for success in many public and private organizations.
Curriculum and Degree Program Requirements
The program consists of a minimum of 51 hours of graduate study of which 27 hours are in areas of Business Administration and 24 hours are in the areas of Masters of Public Administration. Additional credit hours may be taken depending on each student’s academic background or areas of concentration in the MBA-MPA Program.
Students are required to take the core courses from both the MBA and the MPA programs. Additionally, students must take at least two additional electives in the MBA curriculum (one of which must be focused on international issues) and at least one additional elective in the MPA curriculum. Students may also take additional classes to earn a MPA concentration in Governmental Administration, Nonprofit Administration, or Information Systems Administration.
Application Process
The admissions standards and application process for the MBA-MPA dual degree program are equivalent to those for the stand-alone programs. Follow the same procedures for applying to either the MBA or MPA program, noting in the application that you are interested in the dual degree program.
Contact Information
Dr. Andrew I. E. Ewoh
Director, Master of Public Administration Program
Phone: 770.423.6246
Fax: 770.423.6312
aewoh@kennesaw.edu
http://www.kennesaw.edu/pols/mpa/
Dr. Tim Blumentritt
Director, Coles College MBA Programs
Phone: 678.522.9724
tblument@kennesaw.edu
MBA-MSIS Program
The Coles College of Business and the College of Science and Mathematics offers and dual degree program leading to both the Masters of Business Administration and Masters of Science in Information Systems designations. It responds to the increasing need for leaders who can integrate sophisticated management practices with strong technology skills to possess technology skills.
More specifically, this program prepares students for competitive leadership and managerial positions in careers requiring extensive understanding of and interaction with information technology. These different skill sets intersect in areas such as global project management, IT strategy and policy, IT procurement, and contracting IT solutions. This degree program allows students earn the two masters degrees in a seamless way, and is stepping stone in the career path to a chief information officer (CIO) or technology entrepreneur.
Curriculum and Degree Program Requirements
The program consists of a minimum of 51 hours of graduate study of which 27 hours are in areas of Business Administration and 24 hours are in the areas of Information Systems. Additional credit hours may be taken depending on each student’s academic background or areas of concentration in the MSIS Program.
Students are required to take the core courses from both the MBA and the MSIS programs. Additionally, students must take at least two additional electives in the MBA curriculum (one of which must be focused on international issues).
Application Process
The admissions standards and application process for the MBA-MSIS dual degree program are equivalent to those for the stand-alone programs. Follow the same procedures for applying to either the MBA or MSIS program, noting in the application that you are interested in the dual degree program.
Contact Information
Dr. Amy Woszczynski
Director, Master of Science of Information Science Program
Phone: 770.423.6572
Fax: 770.423.6312
awoszczy@kennesaw.edu
http://science.kennesaw.edu/csis/msis/
Dr. Tim Blumentritt
Director, Coles College MBA Programs
Phone: 678.522.9724
tblument@kennesaw.edu
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