The email below is from a college student who is in his final year of completing his final year of studies in Computer Science in India. He’s interested in pursuing an integrated MBA and Master’s in Computer Science program in the United States. I can’t say that I’ve seen too many programs of this type over the years, but that might be simply because I haven’t really saught out those programs. Given that I don’t know much about those programs, I’ve laid out a few tips on the approach that the reader can use to find good schools where he can complete both degrees.

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RJ wrote:

Hi,

I am doing my Btech final year in Computer Science in India. Overall 72% and 3rd in class. I am a FSF enthusiast and the president of CSI student chapter of my college. My profile is at: http://www.roshan-jose.blogspot.com.

I wish to do an integrated Masters in Computer Science and MBA. Can you provide me information upon how I can pursue this in good universities in US.

Thanks,
RJ

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My video response:

Query about identifying dual degree MBA and MS in CS programs from Marquis Parker on Vimeo.

Key points:
- Develop a list of five to ten strong MBA and MS in Computer Science programs that you find interesting

- Once the lists are developed, do some background research to determine whether any of the schools in either list offer an integrated MBA and MS in Computer Science joint degree program

- My advice would be the place higher priority on getting into the better MBA program than the better MS in Computer Science because a stronger MBA degree will provide more benefit in the market when seeking a job

- If the schools in either the MBA or MS in Computer Sciencelist don’t offer an integrated joint degree, I would recommend reaching out to the schools to determine whether it would be possible to custom design a joint degree program in order to complete both degrees at the same school