Business Administration (MBA)
This program is completed in-person.
Looking for an online program? See the Business Administration (MBA) online option.Find the MBA format that fits your goals.
Whether you’re looking for a full time, professional or online MBA, the UofL College of Business offers flexible program options to fit your schedule, learning preferences and career goals. Explore our comparison chart to compare formats, timelines, start dates and more.
Looking to specialize? Pair your MBA with an online graduate certificate. Certificate coursework can count toward your MBA electives, helping you customize your degree and expand your expertise.
MBA courses and curriculum
Master of Business Administration
Unit: College of Business (GB)
Department: Business
Academic Plan Code(s): BA_MBA
Program Information
This program can be completed 100% online (Online MBA).
The College of Business Master of Business Administration at the University of Louisville is offered in multiple formats:
- Full-time MBA
- Professional (Part-time) MBA
- Innovation (Entrepreneurship) MBA
- Executive MBA - The Executive MBA program is not currently accepting applications for admission.
- Global MBA
- Online MBA
Admission to MBA programs is highly competitive. All Master of Business Administration programs require completion of an undergraduate degree. GMATs are required; however, GMAT waivers are available. Letters of reference requirements vary by program.
All programs are cohort-based, vary in duration between 13 and 20 months, and vary in credit hour requirements between 45 and 48.
Admission Requirements
Below is a checklist intended to help with the admissions process. It is recommended that your application be submitted within 30 days of creating your account.
Contact the University of Louisville MBA Office with any questions via telephone (502) 852-7257 or email mba@louisville.edu.
Application Checklist
- Create application account
Visit UofLMBA.com and click “APPLY NOW.”
- Two letters of recommendation
Within the application, submit names and email addresses of your recommenders. They will receive an email invitation on your behalf. Your recommenders should speak to your character, academic aptitude, etc.
- Professional resume
Within the application, upload your resume.
- Personal statement
Within the application, attach a 1-2 page Word document describing your interest in the UofL MBA program, why you selected the University of Louisville, your short and long term goals and any additional information you feel is relevant.
- Submit and pay application fee
- Official college transcript(s)
Order an official college transcript from all colleges attended, including the degree granting institution.
Mail transcripts to:
Louisville, KY 40292
E-Transcripts will be accepted from the institution only. Have these sent to mba@louisville.edu.
- Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
The GMAT is optional. However, the admissions application includes a field in which you may provide your GMAT test date and/or scores. We will also accept GRE scores, although they are also optional.
International Applicants
We welcome all international applicants. Please be aware that there are documents required from international applicants that are in addition to the above list.
Visit business.louisville.edu/academics-programs/graduate-programs/apply/ and open the International Applicant Checklist
Full-time Master of Business Administration
The Full-time MBA is a 13-month cohort based program with two tracks: an internship track and a non-internship track (both are 45 credit hours in duration).
Application requirements include: an undergraduate degree (with official university transcripts); a GMAT or GRE test result (waivers are available), two letters of reference, and an application fee. Please contact the College of Business if you are seeking a dual degree with another University of Louisville college including the School Law, Dentistry, or Medicine. Refer to the web link for information about Graduate Tuition/Program Fee and Costs.
Program Webpage: https://business.louisville.edu/graduate-programs
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| MBA 601 | Strategic Analysis | 1.5 |
| MBA 602 | Decision Analysis | 1.5 |
| MBA 604 | Economics I | 1.5 |
| MBA 607 | Economics II | 1.5 |
| MBA 609 | Financial Accounting | 1.5 |
| MBA 611 | Managerial Accounting I | 1.5 |
| MBA 613 | Managerial Accounting II | 1.5 |
| MBA 612 | Finance I | 1.5 |
| MBA 608 | Technology Management | 1.5 |
| MBA 641 | Professional Development Module-Team Building | 0.5 |
| MBA 649 | Professional Development Module-Inclusive Leadership | 0.5 |
| MBA 642 | Communications | 0.5 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MBA 616 | Finance II | 1.5 |
| MBA 603 | Organizational Behavior | 1.5 |
| MBA 617 | Marketing I | 1.5 |
| MBA 619 | Marketing II | 1.5 |
| MBA 621 | Global Business | 1.5 |
| MBA 622 | Project Management | 1.5 |
| MBA 606 | Leadership | 1.5 |
| MBA 614 | Operations Management | 1.5 |
| MBA 624 | Strategic Management | 1.5 |
| MBA 695 | PDM-Crisis Management | 0.5 |
| MBA 696 | PDM-Negotiation | 0.5 |
| MBA 651 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 1.5 |
| MBA 644 | Professional Development Module-Business Etiquette | 0.5 |
| Hours | 16.5 | |
| Summer | ||
| MBA 623 | 1.5 | |
| MBA 680 | Special Topics in Business (9 credit hours is required.) | 9.0 |
| MBA 699 | MBA Internship (spread across multiple semesters or three (3) credit hours in special topics if MBA 699 not completed) | 3.0 |
| Hours | 13.5 | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 45 | |
Sequence of courses are subject to change.
Professional (Part-time) Master of Business Administration
The Part-time MBA is a 20-month cohort based 45 credit hour program.
Program fee. Application requirements include an undergraduate degree (with official university transcripts), a GMAT or GRE test result (waivers are available), two letters of reference, and an application fee. Please contact the College of Business if you are seeking a dual degree with another University of Louisville college including the School Law, Dentistry, or Medicine.
Program Webpage: business.louisville.edu/graduate-programs/
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| MBA 601 | Strategic Analysis | 1.5 |
| MBA 602 | Decision Analysis | 1.5 |
| MBA 604 | Economics I | 1.5 |
| MBA 607 | Economics II | 1.5 |
| MBA 609 | Financial Accounting | 1.5 |
| MBA 621 | Global Business | 1.5 |
| MBA 641 | Professional Development Module-Team Building | 0.5 |
| MBA 642 | Communications | 0.5 |
| MBA 649 | Professional Development Module-Inclusive Leadership | 0.5 |
| Hours | 10.5 | |
| Spring | ||
| MBA 611 | Managerial Accounting I | 1.5 |
| MBA 612 | Finance I | 1.5 |
| MBA 613 | Managerial Accounting II | 1.5 |
| MBA 616 | Finance II | 1.5 |
| MBA 603 | Organizational Behavior | 1.5 |
| MBA 606 | Leadership | 1.5 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| MBA 617 | Marketing I | 1.5 |
| MBA 619 | Marketing II | 1.5 |
| MBA 623 | 1.5 | |
| MBA 614 | Operations Management | 1.5 |
| MBA 608 | Technology Management | 1.5 |
| Hours | 7.5 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MBA 622 | Project Management | 1.5 |
| MBA 624 | Strategic Management | 1.5 |
| MBA 651 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 1.5 |
| MBA 696 | PDM-Negotiation | 0.5 |
| MBA 695 | PDM-Crisis Management | 0.5 |
| MBA 644 | Professional Development Module-Business Etiquette | 0.5 |
| MBA 670 | Capstone Project I | 1.5 |
| MBA 671 | Capstone Project II | 1.5 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| MBA 680 | Special Topics in Business (requires total of nine (9) credit hours.) | 1-6 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 45 | |
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Spread multiple semesters
Sequence of courses are subject to change.
Innovation Master of Business Administration
The Innovation (Entrepreneurship) MBA is a cohort based, 45 credit hour program that can be completed in 20 months.
Program fee. Application requirements include an undergraduate degree (with official university transcripts), a GMAT or GRE test result (waivers are available), two letters of reference, an interview, and an application fee. Please contact the College of Business if you are seeking a dual degree with another University of Louisville college including the School Law, Dentistry, or Medicine.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| MBA 601 | Strategic Analysis | 1.5 |
| MBA 602 | Decision Analysis | 1.5 |
| MBA 604 | Economics I | 1.5 |
| MBA 607 | Economics II | 1.5 |
| MBA 609 | Financial Accounting | 1.5 |
| IMBA 615 | Opportunity Discovery | 1.5 |
| Professional Development Modules 1 | 1.5 | |
| Hours | 10.5 | |
| Spring | ||
| MBA 611 | Managerial Accounting I | 1.5 |
| MBA 612 | Finance I | 1.5 |
| MBA 613 | Managerial Accounting II | 1.5 |
| MBA 616 | Finance II | 1.5 |
| MBA 603 | Organizational Behavior | 1.5 |
| MBA 606 | Leadership | 1.5 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| MBA 617 | Marketing I | 1.5 |
| MBA 619 | Marketing II | 1.5 |
| MBA 623 | 1.5 | |
| MBA 608 | Technology Management | 1.5 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MBA 622 | Project Management | 1.5 |
| MBA 651 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 1.5 |
| MBA 624 | Strategic Management | 1.5 |
| IMBA 621 | Venture Launch I | 1.5 |
| IMBA 631 | Venture Launch ll | 1.5 |
| Professional Development Modules 1 | 1.5 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| Special Topics/Electives/Internship 2 | 6 | |
| MBA 621 | Global Business | 1.5 |
| IMBA 652 | Venture Accelerator I | 1.5 |
| IMBA 654 | Venture Accelerator II | 1.5 |
| Hours | 10.5 | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 45 | |
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IMBA students are required to complete 6 of the 8 distinct Professional Development Modules (PDMs) offered by the end of their program; each module is 0.5 credit hours and more than one module may be taken in a given term. Course selections that count toward completion of this requirement include MBA 641, MBA 642, MBA 644, MBA 649, MBA 680, MBA 695, and MBA 696.
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Students should complete a total of 6 credits in MBA Special Topics (MBA 680), MBA Internship (MBA 699), or MBA elective courses. Consult with your program advisor for a list of electives that count toward this requirement.
Sequence of courses are subject to change.
Executive Master of Business Administration
The Executive MBA program is not currently accepting applications for admission.
Global Master of Business Administration
The Global MBA is a 14-month, cohort-based, 45 credit hour program. The first semester consists of a one-month residency at the University of Louisville during the summer. Students study during the fall and spring semesters with our partner Adolf Würth at the Akademie Würth Business School and at Heilbronn University of Applied Science in Germany. Students return to the University of Louisville the following summer for a final one-month residency.
While in Germany, non-Euro residency students are required to enroll in the Master of Science in Business Management degree at Heilbronn University of Applied Science and complete an additional nine (9) credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Optional paid internships are available. For American and non-Euro residency students, see the University of Louisville program charge. Students are also required to pay 3,949 EUR in tuition and fees to Heilbronn University of Applied Science. Students will be awarded both a University of Louisville MBA and a University of Heilbronn Master of Science in management degree. Admission requirements for the University of Louisville degree include an undergraduate degree, German language skills at the B1 level, transcripts, and two letters of reference.
For German and residents, the program charge is 22,000 EUR. Internships in Germany are not available for German residents and these students are not required to enroll at Heilbronn University of Applied Science. Application requirements for residents of Germany include a completed undergraduate degree, a TOEFL test score (a minimum is applied), two letters of reference, and health insurance covering instructional periods in the United States.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Summer I | ||
| University of Louisville (United States) | ||
| MBA 690 | MBA Fundamentals (MBA Fundamentals) | 3.0 |
| MBA 604 | Economics I | 1.5 |
| MBA 607 | Economics II | 1.5 |
| MBA 609 | Financial Accounting | 1.5 |
| MBA 611 | Managerial Accounting I | 1.5 |
| MBA 613 | Managerial Accounting II | 1.5 |
| MBA 680 | Special Topics in Business (Digital Disruption in Modern Media) | 1.5 |
| MBA 680 | Special Topics in Business (Design Thinking and Management of Innovation I) | 1.5 |
| MBA 680 | Special Topics in Business (Big Data and Data Analytics for Managers I) | 1.5 |
| Fall/Spring | ||
| Akademie Würth Business School (Germany) | ||
| MBA 655 | Strategic Management | 3.0 |
| MBA 677 | Marketing and Distribution Management | 3 |
| MBA 680 | Special Topics in Business (Design Thinking and Innovation of Management II) | 1.5 |
| MBA 680 | Special Topics in Business (Design Thinking and Management of Innovation III) | 1.5 |
| MBA 675 | Operations Management | 3 |
| MBA 678 | International Market Development | 3 |
| MBA 676 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
| Summer II | ||
| University of Lousiville (United States) | ||
| MBA 603 | Organizational Behavior | 1.5 |
| MBA 645 | Leadership & Ethics | 3.0 |
| MBA 680 | Special Topics in Business (Big Data and Data Analytics for Managers II) | 1.5 |
| IMBA 621 | Venture Launch I | 1.5 |
| IMBA 622 | Venture Strategic Analysis | 1.5 |
| IMBA 631 | Venture Launch ll | 1.5 |
| IMBA 632 | Venture Finance | 1.5 |
| Minimum Total Hours | 45 | |
Sequence of courses are subject to change.
Online MBA
The online MBA is comprised of 45 credit hours. Of these, 36 are core (or required) credit hours and nine (9) are elective credit hours. The sequence of courses will vary depending on semester of intake. Please contact the College of Business if you are seeking a dual degree with another University of Louisville college including the School Law, Dentistry, or Medicine.
Sequence of courses is subject to change.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| MBA 626 | Applied Microeconomics for Business | 3.0 |
| MBA 631 | Introduction to Statistics and Data Analytics | 3.0 |
| MBA 668 | Information Technology Management in a Digital Economy | 3.0 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| MBA 628 | Financial Accounting | 3.0 |
| MBA 635 | Contemporary Financial Management | 3.0 |
| MBA 625 | Managerial Accounting | 3.0 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| MBA 623 | 1.5 | |
| MBA 621 | Global Business | 1.5 |
| MBA 630 | Operations: Design and Analysis | 3.0 |
| MBA 640 | Marketing Management | 3.0 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MBA 655 | Strategic Management | 3.0 |
| MBA 656 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3.0 |
| MBA 632 | Strategic Managerial Communication | 3.0 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| Electives | 9 | |
Both MBA electives and College of Business graduate certificate courses count toward the nine (9) credit hours of required electives | ||
| MBA 6XX: Cardinal Choice Final Submission | 0 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 45 | |
Sequence of courses are subject to change.
Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) and Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Unit(s): School of Dentistry and College of Business
Program Webpage
Academic Plan Code(s): DE_DMD and BA_MBA
On this page
Program Overview
Admission
Program of Study
Contacts
Program Overview
The DMD-MBA dual degree program combines a comprehensive dental education with advanced training in business and leadership. The program is ideal for dental students who want the skills needed to manage people, resources, and the changing realities of today’s healthcare system.
Many students choose to pursue the MBA alongside the DMD because running a dental practice involves much more than clinical expertise. Dentists often act as small‑business owners and team leaders who manage budgeting, operations, marketing, staffing, and long‑term planning. The MBA helps students build these skills by providing tools for making informed financial decisions, managing complex teams, and navigating the business side of healthcare.
Students benefit from an efficient pathway to completing both degrees. Most students complete the MBA between the second and third years of dental school and graduate with both degrees in five (5) years of study, giving them a competitive advantage when entering the job market.
Because individual elective choices vary, the total number of credit hours for students in the dual program may differ. However, all students must complete a minimum of 243.5 credit hours. The dual degree applies nine (9) credit hours from the DMD program toward the MBA’s required elective hours (in place of MBA 680). The following table outlines the minimum number of unique credit hours required for each degree, the shared credit hours applied to both programs, and the minimum total credit hours to earn the dual degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Degree Requirements | Hours | |
| DMD Requirements | 207.5 | |
| MBA Requirements 1 | 36 | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 243.5 | |
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Students may apply nine (9) credit hours from the DMD program toward the nine (9) required elective credit hours in Special Topics in Business (MBA 680) to satisfy the MBA degree requirements.
Admission
Admission to the DMD-MBA dual degree program requires acceptance into both the School of Dentistry and the College of Business. Students must first apply to the School of Dentistry and be admitted as DMD students. Eligible students then apply to the MBA program during their second year of dental school. Students admitted into the DMD-MBA dual degree program are responsible for MBA tuition and are subject to MBA academic policies while enrolled in the MBA program. Dental students should consult with the School of Dentistry Office of Student Affairs to learn more about the dual DMD-MBA program prior to their third year of dental school.
Program of Study
The dual DMD-MBA program is designed to be completed in five (5) years, with students completing the MBA between the second and third years of the dental curriculum. The DMD curriculum remains unchanged, apart from a planned break between years two and three to allow for full‑time MBA enrollment.
The MBA curriculum follows the standard full‑time degree requirements outlined in the Graduate Academic Catalog, with one exception:
- Students do not complete the nine (9) elective credit hours listed under Special Topics in Business (MBA 680). Instead, nine (9) credit hours from the DMD curriculum satisfy the MBA elective requirement.
All other MBA degree requirements remain unchanged. Prospective students should contact the School of Dentistry Office of Student Affairs and the College of Business Graduate Programs Office for detailed guidance on the dual degree requirements prior to enrollment. The table below outlines the typical sequence of coursework required for the DMD-MBA dual degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Dental School Year One (D1) Curriculum 1 | 57.5 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Dental School Year Two (D2) Curriculum 1 | 58.5 | |
| Apply to MBA Program | ||
| Year 3 | ||
| MBA Full-Time 13-month Cohort Based Curriculum 2 | 36 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Dental School Year Three (D3) Curriculum 1 | 48-48.5 | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Dental School Year Four (D4) Curriculum 1 | 43.5-53 | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 243.5-253.5 | |
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See the DMD degree requirements.
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See the MBA degree requirements.
- Note
Students in the dual degree program apply nine (9) credit hours from the DMD curriculum to replace the required electives in MBA 680.
Contacts
To learn more, contact the College of Business Graduate Programs Office at (502) 852-7257 or mba@louisville.edu or the School of Dentistry Office of Student Affairs at (502) 852-5081 or dmdadms@louisville.edu.
Juris Doctor (JD) and Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Unit(s): Louis D. Brandeis School of Law and College of Business
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law Program Page | College of Business Program Page
Academic Plan Code(s): LAW_JD and BA_MBAO | BA_MBA
On this page
Program Overview
Admission
Program of Study
Contacts
Program Overview
The JD/MBA dual degree is designed for students who want to combine legal training with structured preparation in business administration. Many areas of legal practice involve organizational planning, financial decision‑making, and the evaluation of complex business structures. The MBA provides a foundation in these areas and complements the analytical and problem‑solving skills developed in the JD program. Students interested in corporate law, regulatory work, or advising organizations often find that the dual degree supports broader career pathways and long‑term professional flexibility.
This dual degree program allows students to complete the JD and MBA through a coordinated plan of study that requires a minimum of 117 total credit hours. Students satisfy the degree requirements for each program as follows:
- JD Degree Requirements:
- 81 credit hours in LAW courses and completion of all other JD degree requirements.
- 9 credit hours in MBA courses to satisfy upper level electives.
- MBA Degree Requirements:
- 36 credit hours in MBA courses and completion of all other MBA degree requirements.
- 9 credit hours in LAW courses to replace MBA 680 credit hours.
The table below summarizes the minimum credit distribution needed to complete the dual degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Degree Requirements | Hours | |
| Law Coursework | ||
| Applied only to the JD | 72 | |
| Applied to both the JD and MBA | 9 | |
| Law Coursework Subtotal 1 | 81 | |
| MBA Coursework | ||
| Applied only to the MBA | 27 | |
| Applied to both the JD and MBA | 9 | |
| MBA Coursework Subtotal 2 | 36 | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 117 | |
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Students may apply up to nine (9) credit hours from the MBA program toward the JD degree. Students must be admitted to the Brandeis School of Law before completing MBA coursework they intend to apply to the JD. For additional information, see §6.3 “Dual Degree Programs” in the Brandeis School of Law Student Handbook.
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Students may apply up to nine (9) credit hours from the JD program toward the MBA degree. These credit hours satisfy the MBA 680 elective requirements.
Admission
Admission to the dual degree program requires acceptance into both the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law and the College of Business. Students are responsible for tuition charged by each academic unit and are subject to the academic policies of each unit while enrolled in the respective degree programs.
Students must be admitted to the Brandeis School of Law before completing any MBA coursework they intend to apply toward the JD degree requirements. Students are strongly encouraged to apply to the MBA program before completing 45 hours of JD coursework.
Prospective students should contact the Brandeis School of Law Office of Admissions for additional information. Current JD students interested in the dual degree should consult the Brandeis School of Law Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.
Program of Study
The dual JD/MBA program is designed to be completed in four (4) years, with students typically beginning the MBA after the first year of the JD curriculum. Students must complete all degree requirements specified in the academic catalogs for both the JD and MBA programs, with the following exceptions:
- Students do not complete the nine (9) elective credit hours listed under MBA 680. Nine (9) credit hours from the JD curriculum satisfy the MBA elective requirements.
- Students may apply up to nine (9) credit hours from the MBA program toward the JD degree.
All other JD and MBA degree requirements remain unchanged.
Interested students should contact the Brandeis School of Law Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and the College of Business Graduate Programs Office for detailed guidance on dual‑degree planning prior to enrollment. The table below outlines the typical sequence of coursework required for the dual JD/MBA degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Law School Year One (L1) Curriculum 1 | 30 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Apply for admissions to MBA program | ||
| Years 2 - 4 | ||
| MBA Curriculum 2 | 36 | |
| Law School Upper-Level Curriculum | 51 | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 117 | |
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Students may only take JD courses during the first year of law school.
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If students are enrolled in the full‑time MBA program, they will complete the entire MBA curriculum in a 13‑month sequence while not enrolled in any JD coursework. If students are enrolled in the online MBA program, MBA and JD coursework may be taken concurrently during years two through four of the dual degree.
Contacts
To learn more, contact the College of Business Graduate Programs Office at 502-852-7257 or mba@louisville.edu or the Brandeis School of Law Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at 502-852-6830 or timothy.hall@louisville.edu.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Unit(s): School of Medicine and College of Business
School of Medicine Program Webpage | College of Business Program Webpage
Academic Plan Code(s): MED_MD and BA_MBA
On this Page
Program Overview
Admission
Dual Degree Requirements
Program of Study
Contact Information
Program Overview
The MD‑MBA dual degree program provides medical students with combined training in clinical practice and business management. Students complete the MD curriculum alongside the MBA—gaining skills in finance, operations, leadership, and management. MBA electives are waived because the MD curriculum includes competencies in communication, leadership, and related areas of business administration, allowing both degrees to be completed more efficiently than pursuing them separately. The program prepares future physicians to manage their own practices—many of which operate as small businesses—and to assume leadership roles in hospitals, health systems, biotechnology and medical device companies, and other health care organizations. Graduates are equipped to deliver high‑quality patient care while guiding the strategic and operational functions of the organizations they serve.
Admission
Admission to the MD‑MBA dual degree program requires acceptance into both the School of Medicine and the College of Business. Students must first apply to the School of Medicine through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS), including submission of MCAT scores, and be admitted as MD students. Eligible students then apply to the MBA program during the second year of medical school. Students admitted into the MD-MBA dual degree program are responsible for MBA tuition and are subject to MBA academic policies while enrolled in the MBA program. Prospective and current MD students should contact the School of Medicine MD‑MBA Program Director or Associate Program Director for additional information. To learn more about the MBA program and its admission process, students may contact the College of Business Graduate Programs Recruiting Manager.
Dual Degree Requirements
The MD‑MBA dual degree is delivered through an integrated curriculum that allows students to complete requirements for both degrees in fewer total credit hours than would be required if the degrees were completed separately. This structure is made possible by allowing selected courses and training components from the MD curriculum to satisfy electives for the MBA when they meet the same learning outcomes. In this format, the dual degree may be completed in five (5) years with a minimum of 205.5 total credit hours. Students must also complete all remaining degree requirements for both the MD and the MBA, except where those requirements are modified by the approved dual degree structure. Students should consult with the MD-MBA Program Director or Associate Program Director to learn more.
Minimum Credit Hours and Milestone Requirements
The table below summarizes the minimum credit hours and milestones typically required for the dual degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Degree Requirements | Credit Hours / Milestone | |
| MD Requirements | 169.5 | |
| United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 | Passed | |
| MBA Requirements 1 | 36 | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 205.5 | |
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Dual MD‑MBA students have the nine (9) credit hours of Special Topics in Business (MBA 680) waived. They must complete all remaining required courses in the Full‑Time MBA curriculum.
The table below outlines the typical sequence of coursework and clinical training required for the MD-MBA dual degree, including important program milestones. Students should consult with the MD-MBA Program Director or Associate Program Director to learn more.
| Year 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical School Year One Curriculum 1 | 44 | |
| Hours | 44 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Medical School Year Two Curriculum 1 | 40 | |
| Apply for Admission to MBA Program | ||
| United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 | Passed | |
| Hours | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Full-time MBA Curriculum 2 | 36 | |
| Hours | 36 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Medical School Year Three Curriculum - Core Clerkships 1 | 55 | |
| Hours | 55 | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Medical School Year Four Curriculum - Clinical Rotations 1 | 30.5 | |
| Residency Interviews | Completed | |
| Hours | 30.5 | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 205.5 | |
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Find detailed information about the medical school curriculum in the School of Medicine Bulletin.
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Dual MD‑MBA students have the nine (9) credit hours of Special Topics in Business (MBA 680) waived. They must complete all remaining required courses in the Full‑Time MBA curriculum.
MD-MBA Program Director:
- Dr. In Kim, MD, MBA — in.kim@louisville.edu
MD-MBA Associate Program Director:
- Dr. Beth Spurlin, MD, PhD, MBA — beth.spurlin@louisville.edu
College of Business Graduate Programs Recruiting Manager:
- Melanie Higgs — melanie.higgs@louisville.edu
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