M.B.A./Pharm.D. Program Guidelines
Grade Point Average
Grade point average for both programs is calculated independently and respectively by the College of Pharmacy and the College of Business and Economics. Dual-degree students are required to remain in compliance with the academic standards of each degree granting unit. For example, a student has to satisfy the College of Pharmacy GPA requirements solely on the basis of graded pharmacy school coursework and The Graduate School's GPA requirements solely on the basis of graded Graduate School coursework. Three hours of pharmacy coursework will be used to satisfy the 3-hour elective requirement of the MBA program. No course with a grade of "C" or below will be approved.
More About the MBA Program
The MBA Center (Room 145) is the focal point for activities related to the MBA program in the Gatton College of Business and Economics. In addition to maintaining student records, the Center publishes and distributes materials such as the MBA Resume Book, the MBA Student Association Directory, Student Handbook and the MBA Newsletter. The MBA Center is comfortably furnished with sofas, chairs, and tables, as well as study carrels and is a popular study are for many MBA students.
Student Status
During the period of MBA studies, the student will have the status of a graduate student and will have to comply with the rules and regulations of The Graduate School. During the period of Pharmacy studies, the student will have the status of a pharmacy student and will have to comply with the rules and regulations of the College of Pharmacy.
Granting of Pharm.D./MBA Degree
Upon satisfactory completion of all degree requirements of both schools and the successful completion of 33 hours of MBA coursework and 142 hours of Pharmacy coursework, the student is granted both the MBA and Pharm.D. degrees.
Fee Payments
During any period of full-time College of Pharmacy enrollment the student will pay fees/tuition at the Pharmacy College rates. During any period of full-time enrollment in The Graduate School the student will pay fees/tuition at Graduate School rates.
Failure to Complete Pharm.D. or MBA Requirement
The Pharm.D./MBA dual degrees will be granted only upon successful completion of all coursework and examinations.
If a student finds it impossible to complete the pharmacy component, the student who holds a prior bachelor's degree has the option of completing the MBA program requirements. Upon successful completion of all MBA hours, the MBA degree would be granted.
Pharmacy School credit given for MBA coursework is also provisional upon completion of the dual degree program. Should a student fail to complete the MBA requirements but desire to obtain the Pharm.D., he/she would be subject to all remaining College of Pharmacy degree requirements. Such a student will receive pharmacy school elective credit for up to 8 hours of the MBA coursework satisfactorily completed with a grade of "B" or above.