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    Joint MBA/MA in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration

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    Chicago, USMAIn-person3 years
    $76,608.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    $250.00
    App fee

    Joint MBA/MA in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration at University of Chicago is a 3-year, in-person MA program based in Chicago, US. Tuition is $76,608.

    About the program

    The program combines an MBA from Chicago Booth with an MA in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration from the Crown Family School, completed in three years. It covers business management, policy development, research, social science theory, with concentrations in social administration or clinical practice, including field placements.

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    Deadlines

    Round 1 2026
    Sep 16, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GMAT
    required
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 104 overall (IBT) with a sub-score of 26 in each category.
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7 overall, with sub-scores of 7 in each category.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US F-1 post-completion OPT standard duration).

    $175,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $34,000.00
    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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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Joint MBA/MA in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration at University of Chicago cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Joint MBA/MA in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration at University of Chicago is $76,608.
    Is Joint MBA/MA in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration at University of Chicago online or in-person?
    Joint MBA/MA in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration at University of Chicago is offered in-person.
    How long does Joint MBA/MA in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration at University of Chicago take to complete?
    Joint MBA/MA in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration at University of Chicago is structured around 3 years.
    What work-permit options follow Joint MBA/MA in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration at University of Chicago?
    Post-completion work rights for Joint MBA/MA in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration at University of Chicago: 12 months OPT (US F-1 post-completion OPT standard duration).