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2018 - 2019 Graduate Catalog 
    
2018 - 2019 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Joint Degree- PhD in EPPL Higher Education & MBA


The joint Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration with the- MBA is a combined educational leadership and Business Administration program that allows students to obtain both a Ph.D. and a MBA degree in five years, instead of the six 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 MBA program.  

Electives (6 Credits)


EDUC or EPPL electives

Note:


PhD Culminating Experience and Additional PhD requirements under MBA Reuirements ( 9 Credits).

MBA Electives (15.5 Credits)


Students will be required to complete an addtional 15.5 credit hours in consultation with their advisor.

Total Hours Minimum (93.5 credits)


Minimum PhD Credit Hours 45.0

Minimum MBA Credit Hours 48.5

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.

EPPL Requirements:

  • Committee Approved Dissertation must be uploaded for publishing to ProQuest by the semester deadline established by the Office of Academic Programs prior to graduation.
  • The Survey of Earned Doctorates must be completed by the semester deadline established by the Office of Academic Programs prior to graduation.