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    Dual Degree: Master of Arts in Art and Art History / Master of Business Administration

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    Boulder, USMA/MBAIn-person3 years
    13%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    73
    Credits

    Dual Degree: Master of Arts in Art and Art History / Master of Business Administration at University of Colorado Boulder is a 73-credit, 3-year, in-person ma/mba program based in Boulder, US.

    About the program

    Three-year dual degree program combining Master of Arts in art history with Master of Business Administration. Students complete 30 credits of art history coursework including seminars and theories of art history, and 43 credits of MBA coursework including business electives and organizational management.

    Focus: both
    top 25 fine arts (US News)

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    12 months OPT (US)

    $18,684.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    Is Dual Degree: Master of Arts in Art and Art History / Master of Business Administration at University of Colorado Boulder online or in-person?
    Dual Degree: Master of Arts in Art and Art History / Master of Business Administration at University of Colorado Boulder is offered in-person.
    How long does Dual Degree: Master of Arts in Art and Art History / Master of Business Administration at University of Colorado Boulder take to complete?
    Dual Degree: Master of Arts in Art and Art History / Master of Business Administration at University of Colorado Boulder is structured around 3 years and 73 credits.
    What GPA is required for Dual Degree: Master of Arts in Art and Art History / Master of Business Administration at University of Colorado Boulder?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 GPA
    How competitive is Dual Degree: Master of Arts in Art and Art History / Master of Business Administration at University of Colorado Boulder?
    Dual Degree: Master of Arts in Art and Art History / Master of Business Administration at University of Colorado Boulder reports an acceptance rate of approximately 13%.
    What work-permit options follow Dual Degree: Master of Arts in Art and Art History / Master of Business Administration at University of Colorado Boulder?
    Post-completion work rights for Dual Degree: Master of Arts in Art and Art History / Master of Business Administration at University of Colorado Boulder: 12 months OPT (US)