
DPT with MBA
FAQs
What is the difference in curriculum?
- Leveling Courses – If needed, 3 hours, does not count toward degree
- BUSI 512: Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance
- Orientation – 0 credits
- BUSI 600: College of Business Graduate Programs Orientation
- Core – 9 courses; 27 hours
- BUSI 610: Managing with Excellence and Integrity
- BUSI 649: Advanced Economics and Business Analytics
- BUSI 623: Business Ethics from a Christian Worldview
- BUSI 625: Advanced Managerial Accounting
- BUSI 635: Financial Management Practices
- BUSI 648: Strategic Marketing
- BUSI 620: Contemporary Business Law and the Legal Environment
- BUSI 641: International Business (or DPTE 710: Principles and Values in Physical Therapy) Designated Elective (or DPTE 680: Administration for Physical Therapists)
- Capstone – 1 course; 3 hours
- BUSI 650: Strategic Planning and Analysis (last semester)
- Exit Assessment – 0 credits
- BUSI 699: MBA Exit Assessment
What are the admissions requirements?
- Online application
- Official transcripts from every university/college ever attended
- Two signed letters of recommendation
- Academic Statement (300 – 500-word essay explaining why you chose to attend CSU and your academic and professional goals)
- Resume
- No entrance exam is required (such as GRE or GMAT)
When does the MBA component start and how long is the DPT-MBA program?
Students can apply to the MBA program at any time (including after beginning PT school). Both degrees can be earned in under 3 years, however, the MBA is self-paced and has a ultimate time limit of six years.
When can I begin the application process for the dual DPT-MBA program?
There will be a rolling admission. Students can apply anytime during the year.
Where can I find additional information about the MBA component?
You can find additional information at the College of Business MBA page or by contacting Dr. Maxwell Rollins at 843-863-7956 or mrollins@csuniv.edu.
Are there any prerequisite courses I should take that would help with the MBA component of the program?
Yes, there is one prerequisite that should be taken: Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance (BUSI 512).
How will my application be evaluated?
The director of the College of Business evaluates every applicant.
Is there an entrance exam I will need to take?
No, there is no entrance exam needed.
Where do I apply?
Students will apply directly to the College of Business.