Offered jointly by the Drucker School of Management and the Division of Politics & Economics, the dual MBA and PhD in Political Science undertakes a comprehensive examination of the global economy from both business and political economy perspectives.
This innovative dual-degree program combines PhD-level research in political science with an abbreviated MBA or Executive MBA from the world-renowned Drucker School of Management. You’ll develop advanced analytical thinking and research abilities while studying a full range of business disciplines, with particular focus on strategic, proactive decision making and problem solving. Leading faculty-scholars from both fields impart the skills, knowledge, and experience that will qualify you for competitive careers in the nonprofit sector, corporate arena, government, consulting, academia, and more.
Program Highlights
- Save approximately 32 units of coursework, equivalent to an extra year and a half of full-time study.
- Earn two degrees in less time and at a lower cost.
- MBA academic advisors work with you and others in DPE to determine your coursework. You will also collaborate with the Office of Career Management to determine an appropriate career path that uses the knowledge and skills you gain from both degrees.
- More than 30 percent of students enrolled in the MBA pursue dual degrees that combine the essentials of management and business with a specialized academic area of interest.
Program At-a-glance
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96 units
required units
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PhD in Political Science | MBA
degree awarded
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In Person
modality
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Spring, Summer, Fall
program start
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5 years | full time*
estimated completion time
Where You Can Find Our Alumni
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Willamette University
Goudy Professor of Public Management & Policy Analysis
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African Futures
Policy & Issues Analyst
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California Institute For Public Affairs
President
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Claremont Homes
President
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Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
Administrative Attaché
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United States Congress
Congressman
Faculty
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Mark Abdollahian
Full Clinical Professor
Research Interests
Strategic Decision Making, International Political Economy, Sustainable Development
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Mark Blitz
Fletcher Jones Professor of Political Philosophy
Field Chair, Political Philosophy
Director, Salvatori Center for the Study of Individual FreedomResearch Interests
Political science, Philosophy, American politics
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Heather E. Campbell
Thornton F. Bradshaw Professor of Public Policy
Director, Division of Politics & EconomicsResearch Interests
Public Policy, Urban Environmental Policy, Environmental Justice
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Yi Feng
Luther Lee Jr. Memorial Chair Professor
Research Interests
International Political Economy, International Relations, Political Economy of China and Latin America, Quantitative Methodology
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Bernie Jaworski
Peter F. Drucker Chair in Management and the Liberal Arts
Research Interests
Client Management, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Strategy
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Robert Klitgaard
University Professor
Research Interests
Public Policy, Economic Strategy, Institutional Reform, Corruption
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Jacek Kugler
Elisabeth Helm Rosecrans Professor of International Relations
Research Interests
Causes and Consequences of War, Political Performance, Power Transition
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Jay Prag
Academic Director, MS in Finance Program
Academic Director, PhD in Management Program
Faculty Coordinator, Center for Business & Management of the Arts
Clinical Full ProfessorResearch Interests
Corporate Finance, Investments, Economics of Strategy, Macroeconomics
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Melissa Rogers
Professor, Politics & Policy
Co-Director, Inequality and Policy Research Center
Field Chair, Comparative Politics
Field Chair, American PoliticsResearch Interests
Comparative Politics, Political Economy, Economic Inequality
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Vijay Sathe
C.S. & D.J. Davidson Chair and Professor of Management
Research Interests
Family business, Mindful revitalization, Creative economy, The Effective Executive, Managing Change
Curriculum
Program Requirements
- 48 units–Division of Politics and Economics (DPE)
- 48 units–Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management
Overview
All students completing a dual degree with an MBA complete 48 of the 60 units for the Drucker MBA program at the Drucker School but can apply 12 units from their second degree toward the MBA. The number of units accepted from Drucker by other CGU degrees will vary depending on their academic requirements. All MBA students, including those earning dual degrees, are required to take all core classes related to management. Dual degrees can still choose to complete a formal concentration in the MBA program.
Unit Breakdown
- MBA core coursework–36 units
- MBA elective coursework (concentration option)–12 units
- Dual degree electives–12 units
- Total MBA Units–60 Units
Application Guidelines
Applicants interested in the PhD in Political Science-MBA dual degree should contact an admissions representative for current application guidelines.