Earn both your Master of Science in Systems Engineering and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees at the same time at LMU. With this dual degree, engineers and scientists learn both the engineering and business disciplines to excel as leaders of highly complex technical endeavors.
Key Facts
Length: 3.5 years
Format: Online (Systems Engineering); In-person (MBA)
Class Times: Weeknights
Units: 60
Application Deadline: July 1 (Fall); November 1 (Spring); March 1 (Summer)
Program Length
This dual degree program requires less coursework than that of the two separate degrees. You can complete both degrees within a minimum of three and a half years.
The dual degree program reduces the courseload by 12 semester hours or units. Instead of 72 semester hours to get each degree individually, you can complete both in 60 semester hours.
Typically, the Systems Engineering classes are completed first, followed by taking the required classes in the MBA program.
MBA Program
The MBA program at LMU builds a strong foundation in business while offering specialized expertise in your chosen area of concentration. MBA courses are both on-campus and online. Learn more about LMU’s MBA program.
Admission Requirements
For the dual degree program, you must apply first to the M.S. in Systems Engineering program. After you are admitted to the Systems Engineering program and complete 12 semester hours, you can apply for the MBA portion of the dual degree. You will contact the Director of Academic Affairs, Graduate Business Programs for admission to the MBA portion of the Dual Degree.
Tuition for Dual Degree
The LMU dual degree in M.S. Systems Engineering and MBA is 60 units total. Tuition is calculated by course unit. To calculate tuition costs, view the LMU Controller website for the latest academic year’s tuition cost per unit.
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