DDS-MBA Program
A combined DDS-MBA degree equips you with the tools you need to become highly skilled in both management and dentistry.
Why Study Dentistry and Business Together?
Dentistry is more than health care. It is a service rendered in a rapidly and continuously changing environment. A combined DDS-MBA degree gives you the tools you need to become a highly skilled leader. You'll become proficient in both management and dentistry, able to lead and manage teams.Dentistry professionals with clinical expertise and a strong foundation in business management, leadership, and strategic decision-making are well-equipped to navigate the challenges of modern health care.
Why Study Dentistry and Business at UNMC?
The DDS-MBA dual degree program is a collaboration between UNMC, a globally recognized leader in dental education, and the University of Nebraska Omaha nationally ranked MBA program.You'll learn from expert faculty, engage with a diverse group of students and put learning into practice. You'll benefit from a focus on policy, practice improvement and leadership — and the broader business lens beyond dentistry and health care. You'll develop expertise in marketing, customer service, accounting, financial stewardship, business strategy and business analytics.
Program Snapshot
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MBA Curriculum
Complete an MBA with 33 hours of specified graduate course work. Students with non-business backgrounds also take two undergraduate courses in accounting and two undergraduate courses in economics, to be completed over two semesters, or take two survey courses. These courses can be taken concurrently and completed in one semester.
DDS Students With Business Backgrounds
DDS students who have earned undergraduate or graduate degrees in accounting, economics, finance, management, management information systems, or marketing may have waived the MBA core courses corresponding to the students’ undergraduate majors or degrees. The students will complete a directed elective in the waived field.
Elective Credits
DDS students may transfer nine credit hours as elective credit from courses taken at UNMC, as approved by the MBA Graduate Program Council and the College of Dentistry faculty.
Careers and Outcomes
The dual degree opens up expanded career opportunities in many different areas of health care. A DDS/MBA dual degree gives you a competitive edge and enhanced salary potential.
Job Opportunities
- Private practice
- Dental practice management
- Biotech startups
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Consulting
Application Requirements
All applicants must apply and be accepted into each of the two programs. You will be evaluated by each degree program in separate admissions processes. Admission into either program does not guarantee admission into the other program.
With questions, contact Molly Belieu, PhD, assistant dean of Student Success & Recruitment in the UNO College of Business Administration by email or by calling 402-554-6403.