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    Dual Degree: MBA / M.A. in Higher Education

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    Boston, USMa/mbaIn-person3 years
    $64,860.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    67
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Dual Degree: MBA / M.A. in Higher Education at Boston College is a 67-credit, 3-year, in-person Ma/mba program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $64,860.

    About the program

    The program combines the M.A. in Higher Education with administration concentration and M.B.A., focusing on leadership in financial management, resource planning, and technology management in universities and policy organizations. Students complete courses in both the Lynch School of Education and Human Development and the Carroll School of Management.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    May 12, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Oct 14, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE scores are not required. If you wish to send GRE scores, the Lynch School GRE code is 3218.
    GMAT
    optional
    Min no minimum GMAT/GRE scores required
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT 100 (Lynch School); TOEFL iBT 100 (Carroll School)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS 7.0 (Lynch School); IELTS 7.5 (Carroll School)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $27,236.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Dual Degree: MBA / M.A. in Higher Education at Boston College cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Dual Degree: MBA / M.A. in Higher Education at Boston College is $64,860 across 67 required credits.
    Is Dual Degree: MBA / M.A. in Higher Education at Boston College online or in-person?
    Dual Degree: MBA / M.A. in Higher Education at Boston College is offered in-person.
    How long does Dual Degree: MBA / M.A. in Higher Education at Boston College take to complete?
    Dual Degree: MBA / M.A. in Higher Education at Boston College is structured around 3 years and 67 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Dual Degree: MBA / M.A. in Higher Education at Boston College?
    Post-completion work rights for Dual Degree: MBA / M.A. in Higher Education at Boston College: 12 months OPT (US)