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DO/MBA Program

The OSU College of Osteopathic Medicineoffers a joint Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and Master's of Business Administration degree (MBA) with theOSU Spears School of Business.


TheDO/MBAExperience

Today's successful physicians must be able to excel on multiple levels. At Oklahoma State University, the MBA program is designed to integrate the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to help you achieve your career goals.

TheDO/MBA is an accelerated program that allowsDO students to gain theirMBAthrough the OSU Spears School of Businessin a single year.

This 36-hour program captures 30 hours of theMBA's core coursework in the fall and spring semesters. Six hours of elective credit can be shared from theDOcoursework or business electives of the students' choice.

Classes are held at the OSU-Tulsa campus, with an occasional course at the OSU main campus in Stillwater, OK.

Entrance Requirements

TheDO/MBAprogram is open to current and selected new students of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine with the approval of both the College and theMBAProgram. The Graduate Medical Aptitude Test (GMAT) and business prerequisites are not required.

Students may pursue theDO/MBAon one of two tracks: 2-1-2 or 1-4. Current students may apply for the dual degree on the 2-1-2 track at any time during their first or second year of medical school. New students admitted into the 1-4 track of the program must complete one full year ofMBAdegree requirements and remain in good academic standing with the graduate college in order to retain deferred admission into theDOprogram.

Application Process

Current MSI and MSII students applying to the 2-1-2 track must make direct inquiry to the Office of Admissions before beginning theMBAapplication process.

Prospective students who wish to pursue application to theDO/MBAprogram on the 1-4 track must indicate their interest on the supplemental application. Prior to beginning theMBAapplication process, dual degree candidates for the 1-4 track must have a successful interview with an offer of deferred admission to theDOprogram.

Upon the request of admissions, applicants must submit the following:

  • Official MCAT score
  • DO/MBAapplication
  • Statement of objectives
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Graduate College application - $40 application fee
  • Resume

MBA Curriculum

Fall SemesterSpring Semester
Financial AccountingManagerial Accounting
Business FinanceFinancial Management
Marketing ManagementCorporate Strategy
Management and Organization TheoryLegal Issues
Information and Network Technology ManagementQuantitative Method