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    Dual Degree: Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Policy and Administration (MBA/MPPA)

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    Amherst, USMba/mppaIn-person3 years
    $71,452.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    72
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Dual Degree: Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Policy and Administration (MBA/MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a 72-credit, 3-year, in-person Mba/mppa program based in Amherst, US. Tuition is $71,452.

    About the program

    Dual master's program combining business administration with public policy and administration, focusing on intersections between business, policy, and public management for careers in government, nonprofit, and private sectors.

    Focus: coursework
    US News #69 (Isenberg MBA); US News #56 (SPP Public Affairs)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE is required
    GMAT
    optional
    Min A strong GMAT/GRE score will enhance any application. No strict minimum.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min for tests taken prior to January 2026, the minimum combined TOEFL score is 100; for tests taken January 2026 or later, the minimum combined TOEFL score is 5
    IELTS
    required
    Min the minimum IELTS Academic combined score is 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

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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: Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Policy and Administration (MBA/MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Dual Degree: Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Policy and Administration (MBA/MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $71,452 across 72 required credits.
    Is Dual Degree: Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Policy and Administration (MBA/MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst online or in-person?
    Dual Degree: Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Policy and Administration (MBA/MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is offered in-person.
    How long does Dual Degree: Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Policy and Administration (MBA/MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst take to complete?
    Dual Degree: Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Policy and Administration (MBA/MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is structured around 3 years and 72 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Dual Degree: Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Policy and Administration (MBA/MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Post-completion work rights for Dual Degree: Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Policy and Administration (MBA/MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst: 12 months OPT (US)