MBA/MD Joint Degree
Master Your Freeman Future
Accelerate your career growth in either the healthcare industry or a field outside of medicine with Tulane University’s rigorous and unique Master of Business Administration (MBA)/Doctor of Medicine (MD) joint degree program.
Whether you’re a current Tulane School of Medicine student or an aspiring physician-leader, our MBA/MD dual degree program is designed to help you stand out with the specialized skills needed for professional success at the intersection of health care and business.
You’ll get to work closely with highly experienced faculty mentors in engaging courses. You can complete your Doctor of Medicine and Master of Business Administration joint degree program in an accelerated four-year format or a traditional five-year format. You’ll graduate prepared to become an inspiring physician capable of navigating the complexities of the fast-changing healthcare industry.
Why Enroll in Our MBA/MD Joint Degree Program?
Through real-world training that integrates experiential learning with the latest technology, Tulane’s MBA/MD dual degree program prepares you to help meet the demand for clinicians who can apply key leadership expertise to drive positive change in the medical field.
The program provides you with the business acumen, such as management and data-driven decision-making skills, and healthcare knowledge that can open doors to transformative opportunities where these two disciplines meet.
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Best Business Schools and MBA Programs, Fortune, 2026
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100%
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of Full-Time MBA graduates gained full-time employment within 4 months of graduation, 2025
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Best Graduate Schools, U.S. News & World Report, 2025
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I wanted an MD and an MBA because I want to be that physician who really advocates for the patient but can also work with people on the finance side. I want to bring that patient-centric perspective to the C-suite.
Career Outlook for MBA/MD Joint Degree Graduates
Earning your MBA/MD dual degree enables you to gain a competitive skill set that positions you for rewarding opportunities — such as building a more efficient practice, leading research teams, designing and running an innovative organization, or breaking ground as an entrepreneur in the healthcare industry.
Discover some potential roles you can pursue with an MD/MBA dual degree:**
- Hospitalist: Median Annual Salary: $265,100
- Medical Director: Median Annual Salary: $230,200
- Chief Operating Officer: Median Annual Salary: $151,000
- Senior Research Scientist: Median Annual Salary: $120,600
- Research and Development (R&D) Manager: Median Annual Salary: $113,300
**Salary data from Payscale, 2025
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Eric Pineda, a Freeman MD/MBA Dual-Degree student, shares his experience in the program, emphasizing the invaluable hands-on experience and the robust network of alumni connections that have enriched his education and career prospects.
Benefits of an MBA/MD Joint Degree
As a student in the MBA/MD dual degree program at Tulane, you’ll benefit from small class sizes while working with professional-level equipment in laboratory environments, giving you opportunities to practice applying your skills as well as valuable one-on-one time with sophisticated tools, your peers, and your professors.
You’ll gain relevant experience in environmental, social, and governance practices, and complete a semester-long consulting practicum with a real company as well as an impact cornerstone project tackling sustainability solutions for an organization.
Skills You Will Learn
- Live Case Problem-Solving: client-based projects, industry partnerships, stakeholder presentations, consulting approach
- Business Communication: interacting with business leaders through alumni and CMC networks
- Global immersion: through real-world project at an international location
- AI Implementation & Management: AI integration into multiple courses to understand the value AI tools add and their limitations
- Financial Modeling & Valuation
Core Competencies
- Strategic Thinking & Innovation: competitive analysis, scenario planning, business model innovation
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Leverage functional diversity for business impact
- Strategic AI Intelligence: Transform data into competitive advantage decisions
- Experiential Learning Integration: Apply theory to real-world business problems
- Digital Transformation Leadership: Guide organizations through technology-driven change
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MBA/MD Joint Degree FAQs
An MBA/MD is a joint degree specifically designed for individuals who aspire to excel as influential leaders in roles where business and medical expertise intersect. Tulane’s five-year MBA/MD dual degree program allows Tulane University School of Medicine students to earn both a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) concurrently.
Versatile leaders who can think strategically and adapt to evolving situations are in high demand in today’s dynamic business landscape. Pursuing an MBA/MD dual degree empowers you to address complex challenges in the distinct yet complementary fields of business and medicine, enhancing your career prospects as a transformational thought leader who can make a meaningful impact.
The MBA/MD program offers two program timelines: a traditional five-year pathway and a new accelerated four-year option. Students can choose the track that best fits their goals and schedule.
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