Overview

This dual MBA and Master of Social Work program at Pennsylvania Western University is rooted in sound business principles and social work ethics. It introduces managerial and leadership principles, along with valuable concepts such as quantitative analysis and decision making. It will give you the business acumen required to manage a professional practice or take a leading role at a social service agency or non-profit organization.

The MBA portion of this dual degree program may be completed 100% online in a convenient asynchronous format. Or you may choose a blended on-campus and online study. You can earn the MBA in 15 months of full-time study, or on a part-time schedule. If you wish to study on-campus or through a combination of coursework, you must begin your MBA program in the Fall semester.

Key Features

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a nine percent growth in the number of social workers needed in this country from 2021-2031, faster than the average for all occupations. When you combine your MSW with an MBA, the doors will be open to even more career opportunities in a variety of settings.

Like all specialized Master of Business Administration programs at PennWest Global Online, the concentration in social work administration includes:

Core cross-disciplinary courses that build decision-making and leadership skills.
Concentration courses that let you pursue specialized study.
Electives that help you tailor your degree to your individual goals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work

Business Administration

Economics

Sociology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 15 months
Part-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-06 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

California, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

3.0/Official Transcripts/Currently enrolled in MSW in good standing with PennWest, or recently graduated MSW from PW (last three years)

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

15148 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15148 USD / year

≈ 15148 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14860 USD / year

≈ 14860 USD / year

Living costs

California

United States

1570 - 2658 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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