U of M’s Carlson School of Management and Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs launch Master of Public Policy and Master of Business Administration dual degree
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL ( 3/6/2008 ) -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management and the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, two nationally ranked professional schools, announce a Master of Public Policy and Master of Business Administration (MPP/MBA) dual degree in response to students and employers interest demand.
The degree was approved by the University of Minnesota Board of Regents at its February meeting and will be available for full-time students beginning in September, 2008.
“The MPP/MBA dual degree is a unique opportunity for the Carlson School and the Humphrey Institute to further the intersection between the public and private sectors and to impact the common good,” said Brian Atwood, dean of the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.
Carlson School Dean Alison Davis-Blake adds, “Through the creation of the dual degree, we desire to inspire and prepare leaders who can address the societal and environmental issues facing our global economy. Our schools are located in a vibrant business, philanthropic and politically engaged community. This is an excellent opportunity to develop leaders to serve across these arenas.”
The University of Minnesota joins four accredited institutions that offer a dual MPP/MBA degree, including the University of Michigan, University of Maryland, Pepperdine University and UCLA.
Demand for the program is high. The two schools have seen an increase in the numbers of business and public policy students enrolling in both programs’ courses and an increase in graduates who take jobs that require cross-sector knowledge.
“As companies become more interested in corporate responsibility, dual degree students will be a good fit and especially well-situated to take advantage of the growing professional subfields of corporate compliance and corporate social responsibility,” said Davis-Blake.
“There is an increased blurring of boundaries between government agencies, nonprofits and private companies,” added Atwood. “Public services are contracted to nonprofits or the private sector, and government officials become contract managers and program evaluators more than service providers.”
Prospective students must apply to both the Carlson School and the Humphrey Institute. For more information, contact Jeff Bieganek, director of Admissions & Recruiting, MBA Programs, Carlson School of Management, at (612) 625-5555; or Julie Harrold, director of admissions and recruiting, Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, (612) 626-9749.
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