Purpose
Many social service agencies today require that leadership combine financial and business expertise with social work practice and policy formation. The MSW/MBA dual degree prepares graduates to function in a workplace that demands the delivery of quality social services with the knowledge and skills of administrative leadership.
Specialization
The MSW/MBA dual degree includes an accelerated third year of study for MSW students who elect the Anti-Oppressive Macro Practice (AOMP) specialization. In this specialization, students learn to effect positive change in social service systems through their work with communities, organizations, and social policy makers. Prior Augsburg MSW graduates who have completed the necessary Anti-Oppressive Macro Practice (AOMP) coursework are eligible to return to complete the MBA portion of the dual degree. The MSW degree must be completed before the MBA portion of the dual degree.
Schedule
Years 1 and 2 (September through June)
The MSW weekend program meets on alternating Friday evenings, Saturday mornings, and Saturday afternoons. The MSW weeknight program meets on alternating Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. Students engage in hybrid learning activities between in-person classes.
Year 3 (12–16 months)
MBA courses meet on weeknights. The MBA program includes a summer term. See the MBA section for required courses for the dual degree.
Curriculum
- Generalist or advanced standing coursework
- Either 920 hours (generalist) or 500 hours (advanced standing) MSW field practicum experience
- Complete a minimum of ten MBA courses after completion of the MSW degree.
- For more information regarding the MBA coursework required for the MSW/MBA dual degree, see the MBA section.
MBA Admission
MSW/MBA dual degree applicants may apply to both programs at the same time or admitted MSW students may wait to apply to the MBA program until their specialization year. The GMAT is waived for MSW/MBA dual degree applicants. However, all MSW students are required to complete the MBA math modules and achieve a score of 80% or higher before they begin the quantitative courses for the MBA program. Students must meet all admission criteria for the MBA program. Admission to one program does not guarantee admission to the other.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.