DMD/MBA programs

[musiq]

Does anyone know the names of all the schools that offer the DMD/MBA dual program? Thanks

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[DMD_hopeful]

Does anyone know the names of all the schools that offer the DMD/MBA dual program? Thanks

I know two of them. Temple and Columbia

 

[kokopelli]

UNLV also offers a dual DMD/MBA program

 

[crazy_sherm]

I believe USC has one as well. I bet its really really $$$ though.

 

[blumnday99]

I believe USC has one as well. I bet its really really $$$ though.

USC does have one and UCLA also does too. You need to apply to the MBA program separately from the DDS/DMD program...that means having to take the GMAT and fufilling all the requirements for their MBA program.

Mark

 

[edkNARF]

Penn wil let you get one, but I think you have to apply separately to Wharton. Start studying for the GMAT now if you really want it!

 

[ItsGavinC]

A DMD/MBA program would be my dream, but I didn't take any MBA pre-reqs in undergrad so I probably wouldn't be accepted anyway.

I do envy those who have this opportunity, however.

 

[waker433]

UNLV offers a MBA program and if you have no business classes at the undergrad level they can rearrange the order of your classes so you do not have to take any undergrad business classes. I also believe it is relatively cheap compared to other MBA programs, I think around $125/ credit hour. They only require 30 hours instead of 40. But if you want an MBA, this would be a good school to look into.

 

[ItsGavinC]

Sounds very nice!

 

[rocknightmare]

what are mba pre-req?

econ 101, 102 that kind of thing? or does req cs and other things?

 

[blumnday99]

A DMD/MBA program would be my dream, but I didn't take any MBA pre-reqs in undergrad so I probably wouldn't be accepted anyway.

I do envy those who have this opportunity, however.

At USC there are no specific undergrad MBA requirements. They do prefer people that have worked for sometime though, but if you are pursuing a dual degree they do take that into account also.

Mark

 

[rocknightmare]

you still need gmat tho right?

 

[3rdMolarRoller]

you still need gmat tho right?

The GMAT is a joke. I'm not the smartest person around here (but not the dumbest) and I got a 630 which is very good.

If you get the official guide to the GMAT which has around 1000 old exam questions and the princton review or arco review for GMAT...you will ace the exam.

I put in about a soild week of studying for it.

As for pre-req...ever school is different so look into that AND DO NOT EVEN BOTHER GOING TO AN MBA PROGRAM THAT IS NOT AACSB INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITED. ITS THE SAME AS GOING TO A NON-ADA ACCREDITED DENTAL SCHOOL!!!

 

[musiq]

Thanks guys. I am a double major Bio and real estate fin., therefore I think that i will have all the general requirements. Thanks

 

[rocknightmare]

so when can u fit the mba in ?? during the summer or after you graduate?

 

[dane4695]

why would anyone want this? I don't understand the point of it... how will an MBA be useful? I mean, TRULY useful.

 

[edkNARF]

It might be helpful if one wanted to enter the field of healthcare administration

 

[Sprgrover]

Penn wil let you get one, but I think you have to apply separately to Wharton. Start studying for the GMAT now if you really want it!

Yes, Penn does have such offerings. Infact, Dr. DeRossi stated that in my interview a surprising number of dental students also obtain their law degree while at Penn (obviously more work and time is involved).....I don't think I'll be signing up for that combo platter....

 

[edkNARF]

Dr. DeRossi mentioned that the most popular dual-degree at Penn Dental was the Masters of Science in Education. You can get it without adding any additional time, or cost to your education.

 

[musiq]

why would anyone want this? I don't understand the point of it... how will an MBA be useful? I mean, TRULY useful.

Personally, I would like to become an exec. at an insurance company, doodle in real estate, and become a big mogul... 🙂

 

[omaralt]

A DMD/MBA program would be my dream, but I didn't take any MBA pre-reqs in undergrad so I probably wouldn't be accepted anyway.

I do envy those who have this opportunity, however.

ha gavin u seem to love many different degrees! u want a law degree, getting ur DMD, want an MBA, ha maan u could write sentences with all the letters u'll have at the end of ur name!

 

[foh]

I'll share my 2 cents as a current MBA student. I'm graduating next May from the MBA program (at Boston University), and will start in dental school in 2005 fall.

1) Most MBA programs (even the top ones), do not require much pre-req courses if any at all. This is partially due to a relatively big number of foreign students in MBA program, so they don't really judge you based on what you learned during college too much.
2) GMAT. Imho, GMAT counts as 50% of MBA admissions if not more. GMAT is the only thing business schools can use to put everyone on a same scale. Aim for 700 or higher to be a competitive applicant for "good schools".
3) Work experience. Again imho, work experience is the other 50% of MBA admissions. The more you have, the better it is. For most "big name" schools, the average work-experience of entering class is 3-4 years. I worked for 2.5 years before my MBA, but Boston University, while competitive enough (haha), is not an Ivy school. I would say really work on your GMAT if you have less than 2 years work experience.

4) Many schools count graduate school education as work experience, so getting into a MBA program as a dentist, or dental student shouldn't be too hard.

Let me know if there is anything else I can answer.

 

[rocknightmare]

how difficult is it to attain a MBA degree after you graduate dental school. and how expensive will it be. I am not sure I will be able to do both MBA and DDS at the same time so I might plan to do it later in life.

 

[jessUMD]

do you guys want an MBA just to help you run your practice or because you want to ger into healthcare/dental management work? i know some MD/MBAs who are pursuing both degrees to go into advanced hospital and practice management. is it generally the same for DDS/MBAs?

 

[Jone]

there are no such things as MBA pre-reqs.

i have several software engineer friends who got into top schools like Wharton, Kellog, Harvard, and they never took an econ or finance class prior.

A DMD/MBA program would be my dream, but I didn't take any MBA pre-reqs in undergrad so I probably wouldn't be accepted anyway.

I do envy those who have this opportunity, however.

 

[KMF]

Harvard is adding a DMD/MBA program soon. I'm not sure what the logistics are exactly, but I'm pretty sure it will sort of mirror the MD/MBA program here. It takes 5 years to get both degrees (so it just cuts off 1 extra year). And yes, there are no pre-reqs to get into b-school except work experience is often preferred (HOWEVER, if you are in med school, or I assume dental school, then you do not need to have work experience). I know a couple people at the business school who decided to get their MBA right after med school. The b-school at Harvard is really a great program and everyone there seems to love it.

 

[rocknightmare]

anybody know if you go to the schools that offer mba programs can you sign up later like in harvard?

 

[KMF]

At Harvard, I think they are adding this program soon, so I don't know what the details are. For the med students here, I know a couple who are going to get their MD/MBA and are applying to the business school now as first years. So I'm pretty sure you can apply after you get accepted to the dental school, although you need to sort of get the ball rolling pretty early. B-school applications are due around now. If you are seriously considering this, I would contact both schools and ask them exactly what you would need to do.

 

[nnjh]

A DMD/MBA program would be my dream, but I didn't take any MBA pre-reqs in undergrad so I probably wouldn't be accepted anyway.

I do envy those who have this opportunity, however.

Could you point out some of the benefits of having an M.B.A along with a

DDS? My school has a dual degree program and since I'm only first year I'd

like to keep all my options open. What kind of careers are out their with a

dual degree? And will the extra 2?3? years worth of all the financial burden

pay off?

 

[musiq]

Could you point out some of the benefits of having an M.B.A along with a

DDS? My school has a dual degree program and since I'm only first year I'd

like to keep all my options open. What kind of careers are out their with a

dual degree? And will the extra 2?3? years worth of all the financial burden

pay off?

Getting the dual degree is all dependent on what you want to do. I would like to eventually own a real estate company and maybe even try to get into corporate healthcare. That is the reason that I'm interested in this curriculum. They also say that it is good for you to do this program if you would like to run your own dentist office, because it covers the business aspects of denistry. All the programs that I know of only adds a year to your dental education.

 

[blumnday99]

anybody know if you go to the schools that offer mba programs can you sign up later like in harvard?

At USC the MBA part of the dual degree starts after your first year of dentistry. You can apply anytime during that first year. I believe that they accept people on a quarterly basis for the MBA program.

Mark

 

[burton117]

I tried to consolidate as much online information as possible about Dental / MBA programs in this thread linked below. Any enhancements or additions are most welcome!

Comprehensive DDS or DMD / MBA Programs and Information

 

[Dr.BadVibes]

Temple has a dual DMD/MBA program that has been running for a long time now and is well-established and Temple's MBA program is a top 50 rated program. Although other schools that offer this program are also great MBA schools, the one thing that sets Temple's program apart from many other is that you can get your MBA from Temple at NO EXTRA COST. Pretty good deal if you really want it.

 

[onetoothleft]

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/grad/rankings/mba/brief/mbarank_brief.php

I am sure a lot of you looked this up while reading this thread, but if you are interested in MBA, UPenn (unless harvard opens the dual degree program as suggested earlier) seems to be the place to go! (and CU, UCLA, and NYU are not far behind) The MBA alone has average starting salaries with 6 figures!

seems like a good deal to me.

 

[burton117]

Here is another option available after Dental School is completed to get some focused business training...

ADA-Kellogg program seeks dentists for executive training

...The Executive Management Program features advanced business subjects such as management strategy, organizational behavior, leadership, marketing, economics, finance, accounting, information systems and quantitative methods for management. The curriculum is based on core courses taken by Kellogg MBA students.

The program is ideal for dentists contemplating a career change; those serving on a board for a non-profit or investor-owned corporation; those who own or are seeking to buy a non-dental business or franchise; or those who provide leadership in the dental insurance field, dental manufacturing or consumer goods, education, government, research or the military...

 

[ap7dgs]

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/grad/rankings/mba/brief/mbarank_brief.php

I am sure a lot of you looked this up while reading this thread, but if you are interested in MBA, UPenn (unless harvard opens the dual degree program as suggested earlier) seems to be the place to go! (and CU, UCLA, and NYU are not far behind) The MBA alone has average starting salaries with 6 figures!

seems like a good deal to me.

i did mah research 👍 👍 and good job man i givee u props