MBA + M.S. in Computer Science
Forge your future in the dynamic field of computer science by merging technical prowess with business acumen. This rapidly evolving industry needs individuals capable of communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and this program showcases the adaptability and breadth of expertise to do just that. The computer science M.S. capitalizes on your understanding of technology trends and the MBA provides the knowledge and tools for strategic decision making in a global context.
This dual degree opens a wide range of career paths. Prepare for technical leadership roles, management consulting, product management, executive positions in tech firms, or even start your own venture.
Program Requirements
Reduce your required credit hours from 68 to 56 with this unique dual degree program, which allows course overlap between the MBA and masters of computer science curricula. In order to take advantage of this credit savings, you must be admitted to the dual degree program before completing either the computer science or MBA program.
MBA Courses (32 credits)
BUAD 620 – Fundamentals of Analytics
BUAD 631 – Operations Management and Management Science
BUAD 640 – Ethical Issues in Domestic and Global Business Environments
BUAD 670 – Managing People, Teams and Organizations
BUAD 680 – Marketing Management
BUAD 690 – Corporate Strategy
ECON 603 – Economic Analysis for Business Policy
FINC 650 – Financial Management
Choose one 3-credit elective with an international perspective. Choices include, but are not limited to:
BUAD 641 – Managing the Global Enterprise
BUAD 678 – Leading Across Boundaries
BUAD 682 – International Marketing
FINC 615 – International Finance
Professional development seminars:
BUEC 601 – Building Emotional Intelligence and Critical Thinking (1 credit)
BUEC 603 – Communicating, Branding and Career Networking (1 credit)
M.S.C.S. Courses
STEM OPT Program
This STEM-designated degree program provides international students 24 months of OPT (Optional Practical Training) in addition to the original 12 months.
Contact
For more information contact either the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at cis-gradprgm@udel.edu or the MBA program at mbaprogram@udel.edu. Either would be happy to provide information concerning admissions, requirements and opportunities of the dual-degree program.
Admissions Information
You can apply directly into the dual degree program, or you can apply to the dual degree while completing either the computer science M.S. or the MBA.
When applying directly to the dual degree program, your application is considered first by the computer science program. If you are accepted, you are automatically accepted into the MBA program as well. For admission requirements, please visit the Department of Computer and Information Sciences’ program page.
STEM-Designated Program
This STEM-designated program provides international students 24 months of OPT (Optional Practical Training) in addition to the original 12 months.