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My degree from the Health Administration Program made it possible for me complete the transition from the high tech industry to health care. I graduated from the program with the skills necessary to find a rewarding job and challenging career. I would not have the job I have today without my education from UC Denver.
Kirsten Duprey,
Manager of
Finance and Accounting
Boulder Valley IPA

Add an MBA to your medical degree

The University of Colorado Denver consolidated with the University of Colorado Health Sciences center so we are now able to offer a dual MD and MBA option.

This is an excellent opportunity if you wish to understand the business of medicine and develop a career with medical administrative opportunities.

Healthcare reforms...will no doubt advocate for a variety of hospitals to cut the cost of health services while maintaining the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness. Ways and means to stimulate collaboration must be actively pursued by health care providers..."
Paul A. Sommers, Ph.D., Group Practice Journal

Program Plan

  • You will successfully complete the first three years of medical school before beginning classes at The UC Denver Business School.
  • Between years 3 and 4 of medical school, you will take MBA classes at The UC Denver Business School.
  • The fourth year of medical school is spent on clinical rotations (according to our records, please check with your Medical School advisor)
  • The fifth year of medical school is spent attending both clinical rotations and business classes.
  • Both degrees are awarded at the end of the fifth year of medical school.
  • A total of 7 years and one semester is the maximum allowed to complete a dual program (check with an advisor for more information).
  • We encourage, and anticipate that all graduates will complete postgraduate residency training in medicine following graduation.

Admission Requirements:

  • The MD/MBA program is designed for future physicians who wish to pursue a career in administration or business.
  • You should have career goals centered on managing large health service organizations or complex health systems.
  • The program is designed to be completed in five years, at which time you are awarded the MD/MBA degree.
  • As a medical student, you may submit their MCAT scores instead of taking the GMAT.
  • See graduate admissions or an advisor for more information.

MD requirements

Below are the requirements for the MBA portion of the dual degree. Check with your advisor in the UC Denver School of Medicine for MD requirements.

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MBA requirements

MBA Core

All MBA students are required to take the following 30 credit hours, which provide a broad base of knowledge upon which they will build their degree.

  • Managing Individuals and Teams, BUSN6520
  • Data Analysis for Managers, BUSN6530
  • Legal and Ethical Environment of Business, BUSN6540
  • Analyzing and Interpreting Accounting Information, BUSN6550
  • Marketing Management, BUSN6560
  • Information Systems Management and Strategy, BUSN6610
  • Applied Economics for Managers, BUSN6620
  • Management of Operations, BUSN6630
  • Financial Management, BUSN6640
  • Strategic Management, BUSN6710

International Business Elective

Business happens throughout the world. Your MBA wouldn't be complete without an international business component. You will be required to take three credit hours in an international course. Below is a sample of your choices.

  • any graduate International Business course (INTB prefix)
  • International Accounting ACCT6370
  • International Taxation ACCT6800
  • International Entrepreneurship ENTP6826
  • International Financial Management FNCE6370
  • International Corporate Governance FNCE6411
  • Global Enterprise Systems ISMG6420
  • International Health Policy and Management HLTH6070
  • International Marketing MKTG6020
  • Marketing in Emerging Markets MKTG6080

Electives

You will complete 3 more credit hours of graduate business coursework (BUSN prefix courses numbered below 6800).

  • Profiles in Health Care, HLTH6740, is recommended.

Check with the UC Denver School of Medicine for MD requirements.

 

While we strive to keep the website's information as accurate as possible, please refer to the Course Catalog or your advisor as the definitive source of program and admissions information. Requirements are subject to change.

Ready to take the next step?

Begin today and apply. If you want more information, visit us during an information session, schedule a personal appointment, or just drop us a line. We will send you a brochure.