Plan Description
This is a dual degree offered by the Lee Business School in conjunction with the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV.
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, medical doctors are increasingly required to navigate complex organizational structures and utilize advanced communication technologies. The Lee Business School MBA Programs at UNLV are strategically designed to equip medical students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in this dynamic environment, providing them with a comprehensive edge in the healthcare industry.
With a focus on ethics, critical thinking, effective business communications, and strategic planning, our MBA curriculum prepares new medical doctors to effectively lead healthcare teams, navigate regulatory environments, and manage healthcare organizations. By leveraging our comprehensive business education, medical students can enhance their ability to innovate, adapt to change, and drive positive outcomes in patient care.
Aligned with our mission to advance business knowledge and practice, we are dedicated to empowering medical students to become visionary leaders who positively impact healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Through our collaborative approach to learning and our commitment to continuous improvement, we ensure that medical students gain the necessary skills and expertise to thrive in today’s healthcare landscape.
The mission of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV is to prepare a diverse student body to deliver of patient-centered care and meaningful careers in clinical practice, research, and community service.
The program integrates foundational science and primary care clinical experiences with community-based service learning that addresses population health and social disparities, incorporates independent research projects that contribute to the growth of scientific knowledge and community health resources, and develops strong commitments to public service and lifelong learning.
The curriculum is community-based, and includes instruction in biomedical ethics, ethical decision-making, patient safety, population health, as well as training in professionalism, cultural competence, bias recognition and reduction, interprofessional collaborative skills, and non-traditional medical topics, such as hospitality and the legal and business facets of medicine.
The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program emphasizes the core competencies of medical practice: knowledge, patient care, communication, reflection and self-improvement, professionalism, and understanding of broader healthcare system.
The curriculum is organized around the relationships between students, faculty, and the community, and provides the cognitive and technical skills necessary to succeed in any clinical environment.
Students will directly apply their learning in the service of others, and provide compassionate, high quality care in collaboration with many other health professionals.
For more information about your program, including your graduate program handbook and learning outcomes, please visit the Degree Directory.
Plan Admission Requirements
Application deadlines
Applications available on the UNLV Graduate College website.
The admission requirements for the dual degree are the same as those stated under the original programs linked below:
- Master of Business Administration
- Doctor of Medicine
See the Application Process section under the MBA and MD programs linked above.
Applications will be reviewed by representatives of both Schools, in an independent process within each college. Applicants must be admitted to both schools to qualify for the dual degree program for that term.
If denied by one program, the applicant will have the option of proceeding with a single degree program with departmental approval.
All domestic and international applicants must review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements.
Students are accepted into a degree program as described in the Graduate Catalog.
Total Credits Required for the Business Administration M.B.A.: 30
MBA Core Required Courses – Credits: 18
Complete 18 credits by completing all of the courses below:
Electives – Credits: 9
Complete 9 credits of electives from any 700-level course offered by the Lee Business School.
Capstone Course – Credits: 3
Degree Requirements
The MBA degree requires a minimum of 30 credits of approved course work. All requirements listed above must be completed successfully as defined by the Lee Business School, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, and the Graduate College. All required courses are sequenced so students may acquire the tools and skill they need for success in the program.
Graduation Requirements
The student must successfully complete the MBA capstone course.
Students cannot graduate from one portion of the dual degree until the requirements for both are met.
Students must apply to graduate from both programs for the same semester.
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV’s Student Progress Committee is responsible for making final decisions regarding the progress, promotion, and qualification for graduation of medical students.
Students will receive a copy of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Student Handbook during orientation, which outlines policies and procedures pertaining to academic progress.
For more information about the Doctor of Medicine program please visit the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV website.
Students may apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements. All required forms must be submitted to the graduate college via the Grad Rebel Gateway.