Business Administration, MBA and UNMC Doctor of Dental Surgery
Dentistry professionals equipped with both clinical expertise and a solid grasp of business management, leadership, and strategic decision-making will be well-prepared to tackle the challenges of the modern healthcare environment. Students jointly pursuing education in the dental profession and in business are thoroughly prepared to manage a practice efficiently, make informed financial decisions, and lead with confidence in the healthcare industry.
Program Related Information
Program Contact
Business Administration:
402.554.2448
mba@unomaha.edu
College of Dentistry:
Sara Klein
sara.klein@unmc.edu
Program Website
Admissions
General Application Requirements and Admission Criteria
Program-Specific Requirements
Application Deadlines
- Spring 2027: November 1
- Summer 2027: April 1 (Limited availability for international applicants)
- Fall 2027: July 1 (June 1 for international applicants)
Other Requirements
- Junior/senior GPA of at least 2.85 (on a 4.0 point scale)
- English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.
- Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 110
- Resume: (employment and educational history)
Degree Requirements
MBA Foundation Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | ||
| BSAD 8110 | ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| Or one year of Principles of Accounting at the undergraduate level: | 6 | |
| PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II | ||
| Economics | ||
| ECON 1200 | SURVEY OF ECONOMICS | 3 |
| Or Micro-economics and Macro-economics at the undergraduate level: | 6 | |
| PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MICRO) | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MACRO) | ||
| English Composition | ||
| A required course for all international students entering the MBA program who are required to take the TOEFL: | ||
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| Foundation Courses cannot be used to meet the degree requirements for the MBA program. | ||
MBA Core Course Requirements (22 hours)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MBA 8060 | PEOPLE: CULTIVATING SKILLS FOR LEADERSHIP | 2 |
| MBA 8000 | BUSINESS ETHICS: ACHIEVING SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY | 2 |
| MBA 8040 | BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: CONNECTING PEOPLE AND INFORMATION | 2 |
| MBA 8150 | ECONOMICS: ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS FOR MANAGERS | 2 |
| MBA 8210 | ACCOUNTING: DECISIONS & CONSEQUENCES | 2 |
| MBA 8250 | ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: ENHANCING HUMAN & ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITIES | 2 |
| MBA 8420 | MARKETING: UNDERSTANDING CONSUMERS AND MARKETS | 2 |
| MBA 8630 | FINANCE: UNDERSTANDING CAPITAL AND CASH | 2 |
| MBA 8700 | BUSINESS ANALYTICS: MAKING SENSE OF DATA | 2 |
| MBA 8720 | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 2 |
| MBA 8830 | STRATEGY: DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE | 2 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
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Exit Requirement
MBA 8800-MBA Project-Focused Capstone (2 credits) The project-focused capstone course for the Master's of Business Administration (MBA) degree will focus on the students completing a health care-related project for a nonprofit or other organization. This consulting project will focus on the application of the knowledge and skills learned in the MBA program. A minimum B (3.0 on 4.0 scale) grade required to complete the course successfully and qualify for graduation. Prerequisite: Students must successfully complete MBA 8630, MBA 8420, and MBA 8830 before taking the capstone course. Students must also complete this course in the final semester or within the last nine (9) hours of their MBA program. Permission from MBA advisor is required to register for this class. Not open to non-degree graduate students.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MBA 8800 | MBA PROJECT-FOCUSED CAPSTONE | 2 |
Elective Courses (9 hours)
Students completing the MBA/DDS program will transfer nine hours of coursework from the courses listed below to fulfill elective requirements for the MBA program. Minimum of "B" (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) grade required in each course to be transferred.
Transfer and application of the "professional" hours from UNMC to the UNO MBA program will take place upon completion of the DDS degree. The courses are:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ORBI 581 | Patient Communication and Management | 2 |
| DENT 615 | Topics in Dental Public Health | 1 |
| ORBI 535 | Critical Thinking | 1 |
| ADRS 687 | Seminar in Practice Transition | 2 |
| ADRS 610 | Practice Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
MBA/DDS students who have earned undergraduate or graduate degrees in accounting, economics, finance, management, management information systems, or marketing, the MBA core course(s) corresponding to the student's undergraduate major(s) or degree(s) will be waived.
MBA/DDS students are not eligible to choose an MBA concentration because the DDS courses will comprise all electives.
Other MBA Requirements
All MBA students must attend MBA Orientation in their first semester in the MBA program as part of their degree requirements. All MBA students must participate in a minimum of two (2) MBA Leadership Seminars prior to graduation.