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MSW/MBA Dual Degree Program

The School of Management and the School of Social Work offer a three-year program leading to both the MBA (Master of Business Administration) and MSW (Master of Social Work) degrees. This collaborative program reduces by one year the usual pattern of a two-year MBA program and a two-year MSW program. Each candidate must meet all the degree requirements of each program, except for the reduction in total credit hours over the two degree programs as described in this document. Students will complete a total of 96 credit hours, which will consist of 48 in Management and 48 in Social Work. A typical schedule of coursework is outlined below. 

Students wishing to pursue the collaborative program should make application to both programs at the same time, but plan to begin the MBA their first year. Applications for the MBA program must be submitted online through the School of Management Web site. Information and personal advisement are available at 203 Alfiero Center, North Campus. The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is required for admission to the MBA Program. The complete application file must be submitted by May 21, prior to the fall semester in which the applicant intends to begin the MBA portion of the program. 

Applications for the Social Work program can be obtained online through the School of Social Work Web site. Applications for individuals with a BSW who are applying for Advanced Standing must be received by February 1, otherwise completed applications must be received by March 1. Information and personal advisement is available by contacting Kathryn Kendall, Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Alumni Relations. 

Admission will be limited to students who have demonstrated superior capabilities.

MSW/MBA COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM

First Year

  • Fall

    • MGA 604 Financial Analysis and Reporting
    • MGB 601 Behav and Organ Concepts for Management
    • MGQ 606 Probability and Statistics for Management
    • MGE 601 Economics for Managers
    • MGF 631 Financial Management (1/2 semester)
    • MGG 635 Business Communications (1/2 semester)

  • Spring

    • MGM 625 Marketing Management
    • MGO 630 Operations and Service Management
    • MGO 641 Strategic Management
    • MGF 631 Financial Management (1/2 semester)
    • MGT 601 Ethics and Corporate Governance (1/2 semester)
    • MGA 609 Managerial Accounting

Second Year

  • Fall

    • SW 500 Social Welfare Policy & History
    • SW 505 Theories of Human Behavior & Development
    • SW 510 Scientific Methods in Social Work
    • SW 520 Interventions I
    • SW 550 Field I and First Year Practicum I Seminar (4 credits)
       
  •  Spring
    • SW 503 Diversity and Oppression
    • SW 506 Theories of Organizational Behavior
    • SW 514 Evaluation in Social Work
    • SW 521 Interventions II
    • SW 551 Field Work (4 credit hours)
    • MGX XXX MBA Elective (3 credit hours)

Third Year

  • Fall

    • SW 992 Perspectives on Trauma and Human Rights
    • SW 552 Field III (4 credits)
    • SW XXX Advanced Interventions
    • MGX XXX MBA Elective (3 credits)
    • MGX XXX MBA Elective (3 credits)
       

  • Spring

    • SW 569 Community Social Work
    • SW 998 Professional Development Seminar (1 credit)
    • SW 553 Field IV (3 credits)
    • MGX XXX MBA Elective (3 credits)
    • MGX XXX MBA Elective (3 credits)
    • MGX XXX MBA Elective (3 credits)
       

Students taking each degree separately would take 120 credits. The dual degree option reduces total hours required by 24 credits.  The MBA internship requirement may be fulfilled through one of the Social Work Field Experiences being done in an administrative environment.

CALCULUS PREREQUISITE

One semester of calculus with a grade of "B" or better, or two semesters of calculus with grades of "C" or better.

GMAT

All applicants are required to take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). To receive information on the GMAT, please visit the MBA Web site.

For an application to the MSW program and more detailed information, please contact: 

Kathryn Kendall, MSW, LCSW-R
Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Alumni Relations
School of Social Work MSW Program
685 Baldy Hall
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14260 
Phone: (716) 645-3381 ext. 230
Fax: (716) 645-3456 
www.socialwork.buffalo.edu
E-mail: kkendall@buffalo.edu