MSW/MBA
Kelly Zaky, MBA/MSW ’22, MBA/MSW intern Janelle Valentine, and Cassidy Malough, MBA/MSW ’21, at Goodwill of Western New York. Learn more about how they are implementing positive change. Photo: Stephen Gabris
Change agents with solid business skills are in demand to lead highly effective teams and create new programs and policies.
Organizations in the private, public, nonprofit and government sectors are coming together to provide social and economic value, hoping to tackle society's greatest challenges. The School of Management and the School of Social Work offer a collaborative program leading to both the Master of Social Work (MSW) and the MBA degrees.
Be Career Ready
- Develop effective leadership, teamwork, critical thinking and communication skills
- Tackle social challenges using applied foundational management and business skills
- Understand the inter-related role of social and fiscal policy development, management and strategic planning
- Apply analytical skills to understand the delicate balance between client outcomes and efficiency
- Immerse yourself in the diverse community of full-time MBAs
Make a positive impact
During the Social Impact Fellows program, MBA and MSW students work together to solve pressing challenges at mission-driven organizations.
If admitted to both degree programs, you will blend MBA and social work curricula, taking MBA core and elective courses in the first year, predominantly MSW year-one coursework in the second year, and blending MBA and social work in the third year, for a total of three years.
Apply to Both Schools
You must apply, meet the individual admissions criteria for, and be accepted to each degree program. To apply, complete the dual MSW/MBA application. Applications do not have to be submitted concurrently. For specific program timeline and curriculum, consult with our Graduate Programs Office before applying.
Total Credit Requirement
| Degree Program | Credits |
|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (MSW) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Total credits | 35-60* 60 95-120 |
* Determined by curriculum track.
The MBA is a 60-credit degree. Depending on the collaborative degree arrangement and curriculum requirements, approved coursework from the partner program may be applied toward MBA requirements, with a maximum of 12 credits eligible to count toward the MBA. As a result, students may complete as few as 48 MBA credits through the School of Management while earning the full 60-credit MBA degree.
Depending on the policies and curriculum requirements of the partner program, selected MBA coursework may also be eligible to satisfy degree requirements in the partner degree. This integrated approach reduces the total coursework and cost of earning both degrees while preserving the full academic strength of each program.
To learn more about the Master in Social Work program, visit the School of Social Work.