Joint Degree Program MEd Higher Education & MBA

The joint M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration with the Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a combined educational leadership and business program that allows students to obtain both an M.Ed. and an MBA degree in three years, instead of the four years that would be required if each were pursued separately. Candidates interested in this joint degree program must apply to and gain acceptance by both the Graduate School of Education and the Mason School of Business.

MEd Core Component - Fall Year 1 (9 credits)

Spring 1 (9 credits)

EDUC/EPPL Electives (6) Credits are required for Professional Focus.

EPPL 525 - Assessment and Evaluation to Promote College Student Learning (3).

Professional Focus:

Students with assistance from their advisor create a professional focus by combining a minimum of six credits that provide knowledge and skills as background for professional employment.
Examples of professional foci include: Academic Services, Advancement in Higher Education, Multicultural Affairs, Recreational Services, Student Services, and Substance Abuse Programs and Services.

MBA Component Fall Year 2 (17.5 Credits)

BUAD 5011 - Communicating for Results (2)
BUAD 5101 - Financial Accounting and Disclosure (2)
BUAD 5301 - Financial Management (2)
BUAD 5401 - Marketing Management (2)
BUAD 5501 - Organizational Behavior & Process (2)
BUAD 5701 - Data Analysis (2)
BUAD 5721 - Economic Analysis & Insights (2)
BUAD 5801 - Leadership Development & Ethics (LDE) (2)
BUAD 5951 - Sprint (1)
BUAD 5931 - Charting your MBA Career (.5)

MBA Component Spring Year 2 (15.5 Credits)

BUAD 5111 - Accounting for Decision Making (2)
BUAD 5211 - IT Infrastructure and Business Transformation (2)
BUAD 5601 - Operations and Supply Chain Management (2)
BUAD 5901 - Global Competitive Strategy (2)
BUAD 5941 - Bus, Govt, & Global Economy (2)
BUAD 5951 - Sprint (1)
BUAD 6971 - Independent Study (0-6)
BUAD 5931 - Charting your MBA Career (.5)

Combined Year Fall 3 (9 Credits)

BUAD 6XXX- MBA Electives (selected in consultation with advisor) 6 Credits

EPPL 585 - Internship in Higher Education (3).

Combined Year Spring 3 (9.5 Credits)

BUAD 6XXX- MBA Electives (selected in consultation with advisor) 6.5 Credits

EPPL 599B - Master’s Project (3).

Total Dual Degree Hours: 69.5 Credits

MBA Total Credit Hours 45.5

MEd Total Credit Hours 24

Notice of Candidacy for Graduation:

A student earning a Dual Degree must complete BOTH requirements before either degree is earned. Student must file a Notice of Candidacy for Graduation with the University Registrar’s Office for the Dual Degree by the established deadlines the fall prior to graduation.

Required Survey:

EPPL degree program students will need to complete an Online Exit Survey during the final semester for which you are registered. The School of Education Assessment & Accreditation Manager will contact you about a month before you graduate with more information.