Physical Therapy DPT / Business Administration MBA
Major: Physical Therapy and Business Administration
Degrees Awarded: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Master of Science in Business Administration (MBA)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 163.0
Co-op Option: None
DPT Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 51.2308
DPT Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 29-1123
MBA Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 51.0201
MBA Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 11-1021
About the Program
This dual degree program allows individuals who are interested in the business aspects of health care, including hospital and practice management, to obtain a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Masters of Business Administration degrees in 3.5 years. Graduates will be competent and compassionate health professionals who have expertise in the rehabilitation of individuals across the lifespan with an understanding of business principles like, but not limited to, leadership, finance, marketing and organizational management. Combining these two content areas helps to develop health care professionals who can function well in private practice or administrative functions in organizations. This program will help develop leaders in health care who are ready to manage the business of the industry.
Additional Information
For more information, visit the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science page on the College of Nursing and Health Professions website.