Dual Degree Program
Specialized academic option for exceptional MD students
The College of Medicine offers a dual degree option for CMU students to consider.
MD-MBA dual degree
Admission requirements
- Complete the Approval Form. The application must include a one-page statement describing their purpose and general plan for MBA study at Central Michigan University. The statement should discuss how the MBA degree fits into their future career plans and include past or current activities and achievements, including any relevant business, research, or volunteer experiences that make them a good candidate for admission.
- Complete the application for admission to CMU's College of Graduate Studies.
- Submit College of Medicine transcript demonstrating the student is in good standing at the College of Medicine whereby the GMAT requirement for admission to the MBA program may be waived.
Important dates
MBA admission applications will be accepted between May 1 and May 15 of the M1/M2 year of medical school for Track I and at least one month prior to the start of their gap year for Track II (see description of tracks below). We expect MD students to begin the MBA program in mid-June (for MBA 2nd summer session), August (for MBA fall semester), or January (for MBA spring semester).
Plan of study
MD students admitted to the MBA program can use up to six credit hours of MED 600 toward satisfying the MBA degree requirements, as long as they have a passing grade in MED 600. In this case, two required courses – MBA 640 and 660 will be waived. This will reduce the total number of credits needed for MBA to 30 credit hours. Based on the College of Medicine’s recommendation, students will pick from two alternate tracks:
- Track I expects MD students to take advantage of the MD curriculum calendar to complete MBA courses simultaneously with MD courses.
- Track II interleaves an additional year into the MD curriculum that will focus on MBA requiring students to complete the MBA courses during a concentrated leave between M2 and M3 OR M3 and M4.
- College of Medicine will not approve enrollment into Track II after the start of year three.
MBA Track I, sample plan one (option for students starting CCC in fall)
| MD Calendar Timing | MBA Calendar Timing | Suggested Course(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Between M1 and M2 | 2nd Summer Term | MBA 630 and MBA 650 |
| Between M2 and M3 | 1st Summer Term | MBA 610 and MBA 620 |
| M3 | 2nd Summer Term 1st Fall Term | MBA 670 MBA 680 |
| M4 | 2nd Summer Term 2nd Fall Term 2nd Spring Term 1st Summer Term | MBA 690 BUS 619 BUS 629 BUS 639 |
MBA Track I, sample plan two (option for students starting CCC in winter)
| MD Calendar Timing | MBA Calendar Timing | Suggested Course(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Between M1 and M2 | 2nd Summer Term | MBA 630 and MBA 650 |
| Between M2 and M3 | 1st Summer Term | MBA 610 and MBA 620 |
| M3 | 2nd Fall Term 1st Spring Term | MBA 670 and BUS 619 MBA 680 |
| M4 | 2nd Summer Term 2nd Spring Term 1st Summer Term | MBA 690 BUS 629 BUS 639 |
MBA Track I, sample plan three (option for students starting CCC in spring)
| MD Calendar Timing | MBA Calendar Timing | Suggested Course(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Between M1 and M2 | 2nd Summer Term | MBA 630 and MBA 650 |
| Between M2 and M3 | 1st Summer Term | MBA 610 and MBA 620 |
| M3 | 2nd Spring Term 1st Summer Term | MBA 670 and BUS 629 MBA 680 and BUS 639 |
| M4 | 2nd Summer Term 2nd Fall Term | MBA 690 BUS 619 |
BUS classes refer to courses included in Value Driven Organization emphasis; these courses can be substituted to match the student’s interest.
*All MBA courses are required and are available in-person, hybrid, as well as online asynchronous; Elective courses are primarily offered online.
Deviations from these plans may be required due to unexpected scheduling changes and students in the MBA program will be advised accordingly.
MBA Track II
The MBA program can be completed in 12 months between M2 and M3 OR M3 and M4.
