By Alen Amini T'18
Alen is a dual-degree student at Tuck and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Originally from Ohio, he previously served as a TFA corps member and vice principal at Lakeside High School in Lake Village, Arkansas, and interned at the White House this past summer.
I am often asked why I chose to pursue the joint MBA/MPP degrees at Tuck and at the Harvard Kennedy School. Surely, conventional wisdom suggests, there’s nothing that one degree offers that cannot be supplemented by coursework at either institution. I am certainly not getting any younger, and the ROI (and opportunity cost) seemingly cannot justify earning two degrees concurrently. As time passes, however, I am increasingly more confident that I made the right decision.
Not only have I been fortunate to collaborate with bright classmates and to learn from world-class faculty at both schools, but I have also been fortunate to avail myself of unique opportunities exclusive to each institution. For example, last year at HKS, I could not have imagined I would help run a food truck and a small clothing store as a student. Similarly, had I chosen to only attend business school, I would not have spent two weeks working with classmates to address some of the challenges facing the United States immigration system, or researched elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Ultimately, I chose to pursue the dual-degree because government and business are increasingly inextricably linked. Having worked in the nonprofit and education sectors before school, I enrolled at Tuck to better position myself to seek elusive private sector opportunities and to potentially develop in such roles in hopes of eventually becoming a more successful contributor across sectors. Although some of the coursework in both programs’ core curricula are similar, applying microeconomic principles, for example, when examining social security in the United States is vastly different than applying the same principles when analyzing an aluminum company’s decision to (not) build a new plant.
The past 15 months have been truly rewarding, and I highly recommend applying to the dual-degree program if you're even remotely interested in examining how business and government can work jointly to address the world’s most pressing challenges.
The Fletcher School has participated in an academic exchange of students and faculty with the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland, since 1967. Fletcher and the Institute are similarly organized, share common educational objectives and prepare their students for similar careers. The exchange was inspired and financially supported by the late Dr. Donald M. MacJannet and Mrs. Charlotte MacJannet, longtime benefactors of Tufts University. The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies was established in 1927. Its location, Geneva, is the seat of the European Office of the United Nations and its Economic Commission for Europe, as well as numerous other international institutions. In this context, the Institute serves as a center for the study of contemporary international questions from the juridical, political and economic points of view. The program is intended for students with academic and personal backgrounds sufficient to enable them to undertake independent study and research. Students going to Geneva from Fletcher will receive the equivalent of one semester of course credit (30 ECTS credits) for their term in Geneva.
In addition to the three-year joint degree program with the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, The Fletcher School has a one semester exchange program with the Tuck School. Up to two students from each institution, who are not in the joint degree program, annually spend the fall semester/term of their second year at the other institution as visiting students. Each institution pre-selects the nominees for the other institution from its first-year class. Visiting students take four courses at the other institution and are responsible for arranging transfer credit to their home institution. During the visiting semester/term, students pay tuition to and receive financial aid from their home institution; thus, Fletcher students pay full tuition to Fletcher and receive Fletcher financial aid as appropriate while enrolled as visiting students at Tuck. Visiting students have all the rights and privileges of degree candidates.
In addition to the joint degree program with HEC, The Fletcher School has a one semester exchange program with HEC. Up to three students from each institution, who are not in the joint degree program, spend one semester during their second year (or during the elective portion of their MBA program) at the other institution as visiting students. Each institution pre-selects the nominees for the other institution from its first-year class. Visiting students take four courses at the other institution and are responsible for arranging transfer credit to their home institution. During the visiting semester/term, students pay tuition to and receive financial aid from their home institution; thus, Fletcher students pay full tuition to Fletcher and receive Fletcher financial aid as appropriate while enrolled as visiting students at HEC. Visiting students have all the rights and privileges of degree candidates.
The Begabtenforderung of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) and The Fletcher School annually exchange students for study, research or pursuit of a degree. KAS sends one student to Fletcher every two years to complete the MALD degree. Fletcher sends one candidate every year to any German university in any field of interest for advanced study or research. The selected student must have completed at least one year of study at Fletcher in good academic standing and must be fluent in German. Priority is given to Ph.D. students who use the year in Germany to research/write their doctoral dissertation. KAS facilitates placement for the Fletcher student at any appropriate university or research center, supports Fletcher students with the arrangement of summer internships and invites Fletcher students to participate in the seminars offered by the Begabtenforderung. KAS covers all expenses, including housing, living expenses and round-trip air fare for Fletcher students sent to Germany as well as for KAS students sent to Fletcher. Fletcher covers the cost of tuition for the 'Adenauer Fellow' for the two-year MALD program.
The Institut d' Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences-Po) occupies a special position among French universities. Founded in 1872 as the Ecole Libres des Sciences Politiques, it was originally a private school established to analyze the contemporary world. In 1945, the Foundation Nationales des Sciences Politiques (a private foundation) was created, and the Ecole Libre was transformed into a public institution while maintaining the objective of offering a multidisciplinary education for a 'merit-based elite' who will develop 'first-class analytical and decision-making capabilities.' Sciences-Po has the stature of a 'grand ecole' in the French educational system. The School is located in the historic Saint Germain-des-Pres quarter in the heart of Paris.
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One or two Fletcher students may study at Sciences-Po annually for either the fall or the spring term. Preference is given to first year MALD candidates. An excellent command of French is required and the program has no nationality restrictions. In return, one Sciences-Po student spends a full year at Fletcher. The IEP career office (Sciences-Po Avenir) will work with Fletcher students to identify an appropriate internship following the student's academic program, if applicable.
Participants in the exchange follow normal Fletcher procedures in order to obtain transfer credit for work completed at Sciences-Po. During the exchange, students pay tuition to and receive financial aid from their home institutions; thus, Fletcher students pay full tuition to Fletcher and receive Fletcher financial aid as appropriate while enrolled at Sciences-Po. Final approval of nominees for the exchange is made by the receiving institution.
In addition to the joint degree program with the Instituto de Empressa, The Fletcher School has a one semester exchange program with IE. Two students from each institution, who are not in the joint degree program, annually spend the fall semester/term of their second year at the other institution as visiting students. Each institution pre-selects the nominees for the other institution from its first-year class. Visiting students take four courses at the other institution and are responsible for arranging transfer credit to their home institution. During the visiting semester/term, students pay tuition to and receive financial aid from their home institution; thus, Fletcher students pay full tuition to Fletcher and receive Fletcher financial aid as appropriate while enrolled as visiting students at IE. Visiting students have all the rights and privileges of degree candidates.
Established in Shanghai in 1994 as a non-profit joint venture between the Chinese government and the European Union on the basis of the China-EC Management Institute (CEMI) established in Beijing in 1984, the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) has been a leader in all major innovations in business education in mainland China. Widely recognized as the best business school in Asia, CEIBS stands as an example of the success of China-EU cooperation, and as a showcase of the achievements of China's reform and opening up.
Up to two students from each institution spend the fall semester/term of their second year at the other institution as visiting students. Each institution pre-selects the nominees for the other institution from its first-year class. Visiting students take the equivalent of four courses at the other institution and are responsible for arranging transfer credit to their home institution. During the visiting semester/term, students pay tuition to and receive financial aid from their home institution; thus, Fletcher students pay full tuition to Fletcher and receive Fletcher financial aid as appropriate while enrolled as visiting students at CEIBS. Visiting students have all the rights and privileges of degree candidates.
The Indian School of Business evolved from a need for a globally top-ranked and distinctive business school in the Asian region dedicated to providing the best management education. The school is the dream of some of the best minds from the corporate and academic world. Their aspiration in creating the ISB is to establish an internationally top-ranked, research-driven, independent management institution that grooms future leaders for India and the world. The ISB's vision is grounded in the belief that leadership skills can be learned and that successful leaders must take charge of their own development and growth to achieve their true potential. ISB believes that all models of leadership should be grounded in a strong foundation of core values.
Up to two students from each institution spend the fall semester/term of their second year at the other institution as visiting students. For Fletcher students going to ISB, this is generally terms 5 and 6 at ISB. Each institution pre-selects the nominees for the other institution from its first-year class. Visiting students take the equivalent of four courses at the other institution and are responsible for arranging transfer credit to their home institution. During the visiting semester/term, students pay tuition to and receive financial aid from their home institution; thus, Fletcher students pay full tuition to Fletcher and receive Fletcher financial aid as appropriate while enrolled as visiting students at ISB. Visiting students have all the rights and privileges of degree candidates.
Yonsei University, the oldest private university in Korea, is generally, considered one of the two leading universities in Korea, and the most international among Korean universities. Yonsei, located on the outskirts of Seoul, has a spacious, quiet, and well wooded campus, 15 minutes from the economic, political, and cultural centers of Seoul’s metropolitan downtown. In 1987 Yonsei University established the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) which is considered the leading professional school of international studies in Korea. GSIS offers M.A. degrees in international studies and Korean studies. It also offers the doctoral degree. The M.A. in international studies offers four tracks: area studies; international cooperation; international trade and finance; and international management.
Generally up to two students from each institution spend the one semester/term of their second year at the other institution as visiting students. Each institution pre-selects the nominees for the other institution from its first-year class. Visiting students take the equivalent of four courses at the other institution and are responsible for arranging transfer credit to their home institution. During the visiting semester/term, students pay tuition to and receive financial aid from their home institution; thus, Fletcher students pay full tuition to Fletcher and receive Fletcher financial aid as appropriate while enrolled as visiting students at Yonsei University. Visiting students have all the rights and privileges of degree candidates.
Up to 5 MALD students may spend the fall semester at the Maxwell-in-Washington Program administered by the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University. Students are expected to take a full course load equivalent to 4.0 Fletcher credits. The Global Security & Development Program (GSDP) seeks to enhance participants' understanding of the issues, institutions and procedures involved in security and development, and to build professional skills needed for career opportunities. In a period of rapid global change, national/international security and emerging markets/developing nations are central economic and political concerns. The GSDP will deal with the conceptual, policy and practical dimensions through a combination of courses and supervised internships. Courses and events are held at The Center for Strategic and International Studies.
The Fletcher School provides many opportunities for students to supplement their education with joint degree and exchange programs with some of the world's leading professional schools and graduate programs. The following section outlines some of these programs, although students are encouraged to contact directly the partner institutions for additional information.
The Fletcher School currently maintains formal joint or dual degree programs with the following institutions:
Joint and Dual Degree Partner Institutions
MALD/JD
Harvard Law School, Harvard University
Students in the four-year JD/MALD dual degree program with Harvard Law School normally take the first year of classes at Harvard and then take a full year at Fletcher. During the third and fourth years, students are enrolled at the Harvard Law School and cross-register for the required number of courses at Fletcher to fulfill the degree requirements of both institutions. Four Harvard Law School courses may be offered for transfer credit toward the MALD degree. Information on the combined JD/MALD program can be obtained from the director of admissions at either school.
UC Berkeley School of Law, University of California at Berkeley
This dual degree program is normally completed in four years. Students take a full year at either Boalt Hall or The Fletcher School, followed by a full year at the other school. At least one semester in the remaining two years must be spent in residence at The Fletcher School, and the other three semesters should be spent at Boalt Hall. For the Boalt Hall JD degree, joint degree candidates must: spend two full academic years in residence; complete the required curriculum during their first year; meet the professional responsibility and writing requirements; and complete 85 law units. Eight units of Fletcher School courses may be credited to the JD degree.
MALD/MBA
This dual degree program is designed to allow students to earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Tuck and a MALD at Fletcher in three years, compared with four years to complete the two degrees separately. The dual program is intended to prepare students for management positions in international corporations, financial institutions, economic and development institutions, and government agencies. In addition to the MALD requirements, students are required to complete the first-year core and at least eight electives at the Tuck School. Students may present four electives from each school to count for credit at the other school as well as in the school where taken. Students are required to spend a minimum of three semesters in residence at The Fletcher School and five quarters in residence at the Tuck School. Students may begin the program at either school. Career and student services are available to students through both schools. First-year students in either school are eligible to apply for admission to the other school and, if accepted, to undertake the joint degree program.
The Fletcher-CEIBS dual degree program will enable students at the participating institutions to pursue complementary studies in international affairs and international business by spending 12 consecutive months in residence at CEIBS from June –July and three semesters in residence at The Fletcher School. The dual degree program will enable students to earn both a MALD from Fletcher and an MBA from the China Europe International Business School in two and one half years, which is less time than would be required if each degree were sought separately. For this purpose, each school will credit certain coursework from the other school towards its degree.
Through this program, Fletcher students earn an MBA from HEC Paris. The MBA program at HEC is a unique 16-month general management program, offering courses either entirely in English or in English and French. HEC Paris is one of the most respected European business schools and is rated among the world's leading international MBAs, and boasts an alumni network of 25,000 graduates. With a full-time faculty of 106, the MBA program enrolls approximately 200 students and 80 percent of the student body is drawn from outside France. A student is required to spend a minimum of three semesters in residence at Fletcher and three terms (10 months) at HEC. A student may begin the program at either school. The fully autonomous 240-acre HEC campus is located outside Paris close to Versailles, with commuter train links to Paris.
The objective of the program is to allow students to earn both a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the Instituto de Empresa and a MALD -- or a Master of Arts (MA) when applicable -- at The Fletcher School in two to two and a half years. The dual degree program is intended to prepare students for careers that combine international affairs and management. It is a particularly appropriate program for students who seek management responsibilities in international corporations, global financial institutions, international economic and development institutions, and government agencies. The need for individuals in such positions to have a sophisticated understanding of both international affairs and management issues in an increasingly complex and interdependent world is clear. The unique resources available at both schools can deliver that needed understanding and knowledge.
Students in the dual degree program must satisfy the requirements of each school for each degree. For the MBA/MALD dual degree program, students will be required to spend a minimum of three semesters or equivalent in residence at The Fletcher School and four trimesters in residence at IE. For the MBA/MA dual degree program, one year of residence at each school will be required. A student may begin the program at either school.
MALD/MIA
University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
The dual degree enables students to pursue complementary professional studies in international affairs at two institutions, spending one year in residence at The Fletcher School and one year in residence at the University of St. Gallen. The dual degree program allows students to earn both the Fletcher MALD and the St. Gallen MIA in two years, less time than would be required if each degree were sought separately. Both schools will credit certain coursework from the other school to meet the requirements for each degree. A required thesis will be completed in the second year while students are at St. Gallen.
Candidates may apply to the dual degree by submitting one application to The Fletcher School. Students pay tuition and receive scholarship aid at the institution where they are enrolled each semester.
LL.M./MIL
University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
Students participating in the program will obtain both a Master of Laws in International Law (LL.M.) from Fletcher, and a Master in International Law (MIL) from St. Gallen after one and half to two years of study, depending on course selection. Students can begin the program at either institution, and will cross-count courses to fulfill all requirements. Students will write a Capstone thesis under the supervision of faculty from both institutions.
The dual degree LL.M./ MIL is unique in allowing masters level students in law to study in two jurisdictions. Participants will benefit from access to the highly-complementary course offerings available at Fletcher and St. Gallen, as well as the exposure to international law issues from the lens of both the United States and Europe. The program will begin accepting applications in the fall of 2016.
Please note that the Fletcher LL.M. will not qualify students to sit for U.S. bar exams.
MATA
College of Europe, Bruges, Belgium and Natolin, Poland
Students in the Master of Arts in Transatlantic Affairs (MATA) spend one year on each side of the Atlantic. The first year will be dedicated to course work. Students starting the MATA program at The Fletcher School will gain breadth of knowledge through coursework across the School's three divisions: International Law and Organizations; Diplomacy, History and Politics; and Economics and International Business. For students starting the MATA program at the College of Europe, they will follow one of the five study tracks (Interdisciplinary Studies; Economic Studies; International Relations and Diplomacy; Legal Studies; or Political and Governance Studies) and follow a tailor-made curriculum composed of some of the compulsory and optional courses offered in those programs. Additionally, a joint, year-long and project-oriented course on transatlantic affairs is required for all MATA students.
The second year commences with a high-level internship in an international or national institution within the corporate or civil society sector. For students starting at the College of Europe, this internship is expected to be conducted in the United States; for those who spent their first year at The Fletcher School, the internship will be completed in Europe. The fourth and final semester will consist of coursework, but this time at the partner institution. The program will culminate in the completion of a Master’s thesis on transatlantic affairs drawing upon the insights and support obtained on both campuses.
MALD/MA
Department of Urban and Environmental Policy, Tufts University
The dual degree program with the Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning (UEP) of the Tufts University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences provides an opportunity for a limited number of highly qualified students to earn both the MA in Urban and Environmental Policy and the MALD degree in three years. The combined degree program is designed to prepare students for careers in international environmental and resource policy in economic and development institutions, government agencies, business and nonprofit organizations. Capabilities are developed to address international resource issues and problems of the natural and human environment such as transboundary air and water pollution, climate change, deforestation, species loss, soil degradation, marine pollution and chemical contamination. The UEP/MA requires 11 courses, exclusive of the 12 Fletcher courses, plus a one course-credit thesis or capstone, and an internship. Students in the dual degree program complete a Capstone Project, and are required to spend three semesters in residence at each school.
Dual Degree Programs
MA/DVM
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
The dual degree program with the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine provides an opportunity for a limited number of highly qualified students seeking the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree (DVM) to earn the one-year MA degree at The Fletcher School. The dual degree program is designed to prepare veterinary students who intend to seek international policy-making positions in the field of veterinary services, such as in livestock development, wildlife management and fisheries biology.
MALD/MS
Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University
The dual degree program with the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy provides an opportunity for a limited number of highly qualified students to earn both the MALD degree and the MS in Food and Nutrition Policy in three years, compared with a total of four years to complete the two programs individually. The dual degree program is designed to prepare students for careers in international food and nutrition policy in economic and development institutions, government agencies and non-profit organizations concerned with economic development as it affects public health and nutrition, food availability and human welfare. The MS in Food and Nutrition Policy requires completion of 16 courses, including required courses in basic nutrition, statistics and epidemiology, survey research design, and the economic, political and administrative aspects of food policy and nutrition program development.
MD/MA
School of Medicine, Tufts University
The combined MD/MA degree program is designed to produce well-rounded physicians with an appreciation and understanding of basic principles of international law, politics, economics, and business, who are mindful of the global society in which we live, and who are prepared to approach problems related to health and the practice of medicine in key areas throughout the world.
The dual degree program with Tufts University School of Medicine provides an opportunity for a limited number of unique and highly qualified students to earn their MA degree and their Doctor of Medicine (MD) in five years.
Other
Diplomatische Akademie Wien-Vienna School of International Studies, Austria
This cooperative degree program is open to students who wish to spend a full year at each institution. Following the two years of study, the student will be awarded the MALD degree from Fletcher or the Master of Advanced International Studies at the Diplomatic Academy. Depending upon the choice of degree programs, the student will be required to satisfy those specific degree requirements. Each institution will accept for degree credit the equivalent of one academic year of coursework from the other institution. Students who choose to receive the Fletcher MALD degree, will go on exchange while at the DA and vice versa.
Bachelor's/MALD
School of Arts and Sciences, Tufts University
The combined bachelor's (BA/BS) and MALD degree program provides an opportunity for a limited number of highly qualified Tufts undergraduates to earn both the bachelor's degree in their selected major and the MALD degree upon completion of a total of five to six years of study. Students may apply for the program once they have completed and received grades in at least 20 undergraduate courses. A total of 16 Fletcher courses are required for the MALD degree. As many as four of these courses may be used in fulfilling requirements for the BA/BS degree.
Tufts undergraduates wishing to apply for the program should do so during the semester following the one in which they complete 20 undergraduate courses. All Tufts undergraduates applying for this dual program are required to have an on-campus evaluative interview. Applicants should contact the Fletcher Admissions Office to arrange an interview with an admissions staff member. Admitted students will begin taking Fletcher courses at the start of the following semester whether it begins in January or September.
Ad-Hoc Dual Degree Programs
In addition to the official joint and dual degree programs, students have created their own ad hoc dual degree programs with other leading graduate and professional schools. Candidates for an ad hoc dual degree should consult either the Fletcher Director of Admissions or the Registrar after gaining admission to both institutions, to ensure that the proposed ad hoc program meets all requirements.
While details for completion of dual degree requirements may vary depending on the program, Fletcher requires that the following four criteria be met:
- The student is admitted separately to each school.
- The student spends at least three semesters and takes a minimum of 12 courses (four per semester) at Fletcher.
- The student requests transfer credit for a maximum of four courses from the partner institution for the MALD degree after successfully completing eight Fletcher courses.
- The student completes the foreign language and Capstone Project requirements.
All students interested in dual degree programs must apply to Fletcher and the partner institution separately. Each school/department will admit students according to their own policies and qualifications. Scholarships will be awarded by the school in which the student is registered.
Tuck's joint and dual degrees provide additional options for students who wish to customize their education.
Tuck allows students the flexibility to work toward two degrees concurrently in order to tailor their education to their specific interests and career aspirations. In addition to those listed here, you may also design your own specialized degree programs in association with other schools.
Joint Degrees Within Dartmouth College
MD/MBA
The Geisel School of Medicine and the Tuck School of Business offer students an opportunity to pursue combined MD/MBA degrees that can be completed in either five or six years. In a time of tremendous change in health care, there is a growing need for leaders with expertise in both medicine and management. This joint-degree program is designed to open pathways for leadership roles in diverse areas and industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotech, health care related entrepreneurial ventures, governmental health programs, health related nonprofits, hospital management, HMO management, large practice management, health care policy formation, and medical school administration, to name a few. Candidates for the joint degree must complete the separate admission and financial aid application processes at both the Geisel School and Tuck. There is no formula for admission to the combined program. Decisions are based on a combination of the following factors: academic excellence, leadership ability, accomplishments, interpersonal skills, and diversity. Although almost all Tuck students have work experience before they enroll, this is not a prerequisite for admission to this joint-degree program.
MPH/MBA
The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice (TDI) is dedicated to improving health care through education, research, policy reform, leadership improvement, and communication with patients and the public. TDI's Master of Public Health (MPH) curriculum is designed to provide every student with the fundamental skills, knowledge base, and philosophical foundation in health policy and clinical practice, with specific attention paid to public health, clinical/health services research, or health care leadership. The MPH/MBA joint degree offered with the Tuck School prepares graduates to take on leadership positions in both the public and private sectors of the health care industry.
PhD/MBA
The PhD/MBA joint degree program offers the unique opportunity for PhD students at Dartmouth College to finish off their training with management education. The joint degree aims to produce individuals who are not only thoroughly trained in a scientific discipline but also possess fundamental business and entrepreneurial skills. The program is currently only available to PhD students at Dartmouth. Students must apply to and be admitted to the MBA program. The PhD experience will be counted as post-bachelors degree work experience. Matriculating students must enter with the regular Tuck class in the fall and complete the required first-year Tuck core curriculum. Students are expected to participate in an internship during the summer between their first and second Tuck years, to reinforce the MBA experience. Courses taken during the PhD program will be counted as the equivalent of one term's worth of electives. While application and admission to the MBA program can occur at any point while enrolled in the PhD program, it's recommended that students apply in the third or fourth year of their program. Students are encouraged to meet with advisors for the PhD/MBA Program, including deans Praveen Kopalle at Tuck, Brian Pogue of Thayer, or Kerry Landers of the Dartmouth Graduate Studies Office. It is important that PhD students show strong academic ability as well as demonstrated potential for leadership, and they should be able to articulate well why the MBA degree will help them achieve their goals.
MEM/MBA
Students interested in tailoring their experience to gain both the management skills taught at the Tuck School of Business and the technical skills taught at the Thayer School of Engineering will benefit from this joint degree. This program is intended to develop leaders for careers that combine engineering/technology and business management. It is appropriate for students with an undergraduate degree in, or pre-Tuck experience in, engineering or science. Students can complete both degrees in a total of eight terms (including one summer). Candidates must complete the separate admission and financial aid application processes at each school.
Dual Degrees with Other Institutions
MBA/MA
The three-year MBA/MA dual degree program between the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University and the Tuck School of Business has been designed to prepare students for careers that combine international relations and business management. The program is particularly appropriate for students who are seeking management positions within international corporations, financial institutions, economic and development institutions and government agencies. The need is clear for individuals in these positions to have a sophisticated understanding of both international affairs and management issues.
MBA/MALD
The three-year MBA/MALD dual degree program between the Fletcher School at Tufts University and the Tuck School of Business is also designed to prepare students for careers that combine international relations and business management. The program is particularly appropriate for students who are seeking management positions within international corporations, financial institutions, economic and development institutions and government agencies. The need is clear for individuals in these positions to have a sophisticated understanding of both international affairs and management issues. Note: Tuck also has an exchange program with the Fletcher School (see Exchange Programs).
MBA/MELP
The MBA/MELP dual degree with nearby Vermont Law School enables students to earn the two degrees concurrently. Climate change, wildlife protection, and alternative energy are just a few of the critical issues facing the world today. Vermont Law School and its Master of Environmental Law and Policy program are leading the movement to address these issues. The Master of Environmental Law and Policy program gives students a comprehensive knowledge of the policies and laws shaping the solutions to these problems and prepares graduates for leadership positions in the public and private sectors. Experiential learning opportunities with state and federal agencies, advocacy groups, and international organizations ensure that MELP graduates are prepared for real-world situations the first day on the job.
MBA/MPA AND MBA/MPA/ID
The MBA/MPA and MBA/MPA/ID (Master in Public Administration in International Development) dual degrees between the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and the Tuck School of Business are designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of established professionals seeking further leadership responsibilities in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors, and to prepare the next generation of leaders in international development. Dual degree candidates must complete the entire Tuck core curriculum as well as three semesters at the Kennedy School.
MBA/MPP
The MBA/MPP dual degree between the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and the Tuck School of Business prepares students to understand complex policy problems and to craft concrete solutions. In addition to completing the full-year core curriculum plus two terms at Tuck, MBA/MPP candidates are also required to complete the full-year core curriculum at the Kennedy School, plus one semester (including the Policy Analysis Exercise). Candidates in this dual degree program can apply their core training, policy interests, and functional skills to roles and organizations across the public and nonprofit sectors.