Online MSW – MBA Dual Degree
Lead with Compassion, Manage with Purpose
Carlow’s online MSW-MBA dual degree empowers you to advocate for others, lead with integrity, and manage effectively across systems. Prepare to make a difference in your community- while gaining the business insight to grow your impact.
Designed with working professionals in mind, our flexible format helps you earn two advanced degrees on your own time.
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- Duration 3 years
- Cost per Credit $675
- Credit Hours 63-84
Program Benefits
- CSWE and IACBE-Accredited
- Comprehensive Social Work and Business Training
- Flexible and Supportive Learning Environment
- Two Specialization Tracks: Direct Practice or Macro Practice
Shape Your Career and the Social Work Profession with an MSW – MBA
In as few as three years, you can earn both your MSW and MBA through Carlow’s unique online dual degree program. Whether your goal is to open your own practice or serve in an executive leadership role, this interdisciplinary degree equips you with the skills, knowledge, and ethical grounding to succeed. Our program prepares you to be an advocate for the profession and the people you serve while making effective business decisions. Specialize in either direct practice or macro practice to achieve your unique career goals.
This is a unique interdisciplinary dual degree, which offers the opportunity to examine both the theoretical and practical aspects of business administration while also studying social work. The dual degree requires only an additional 27 credits of business course work beyond the MSW requirements.
You’ll work closely with faculty who bring extensive experience in both social work and business. Through mentorship, hands-on projects, and fieldwork, they’ll guide your growth as a compassionate and effective leader. Upon graduation, you’ll be an ethical leader who can meet the challenges and opportunities of the social work profession while making a meaningful difference in the community you serve.
The MSW – MBA dual degree program is also available on campus.
Curriculum
Carlow’s MSW-MBA curriculum integrates advanced training in both social work and business to prepare you for leadership in today’s complex social service environments. With flexible online coursework, low-residency requirements, and field placements rooted in your professional interests, this dual degree equips you to lead with insight, integrity, and impact.
Across 24-31 classes, consisting of 63-84 credits of engaging coursework, you’ll learn to manage employees, interpret data for decision-making, develop business plans and take on a multitude of high-level social work positions in areas where you can make a significant impact.
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- Manage employees effectively
- Understand finance and employment law
- Use analytics and decision-making methodology
- Work as a professional social worker and apply for licensure
- Incorporate business and social work knowledge, values and ethics to operate a private practice or to take a leadership role in an organization
Career Outlook
A firm understanding of business allows you to be effective in diverse roles, including running your own private practice or taking on a leadership role in an organization.
Employment of social workers is expected to grow 9 percent between 2021 and 2031, resulting in 74,700 new jobs.1 Master’s degrees are preferred for most clinical social workers, and a firm understanding of business further prepares you to take on advanced roles. Learn to advocate for the profession and make ethical, effective managerial and financial decisions.
Explore CareersAdmissions Requirements
We’re here to support you as you take the next step in your academic and professional journey. Below are the requirements for admission into the MSW-MBA dual degree program.
To apply for the MSW – MBA dual degree program, you’ll need:
- A completed online application.
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
- A personal essay describing academic objectives.
- A current résumé or curriculum vitae (CV).
- Two letters of recommendation.
- An interview with an admissions committee member (may be required).
- At least two years of work experience (preferred).
Tuition Details
The MSW – MBA dual degree program at Carlow University consists of 63-84 credit hours and costs $675 per credit hour.
Carlow is committed to helping make your education affordable. Our team is here to provide any assistance you need as you pursue your master’s degree in our program.
View Tuition DetailsFaculty
Our responsive faculty and supportive community care deeply for students and work hard to help you meet your goals. Our full-time instructors have extensive experience in social work and business, which they apply to their teaching.
Meet Our FacultyWhen you join the Carlow family, you get an experienced and compassionate team dedicated to your personal and professional growth. Online learning at Carlow offers the flexibility you need while connecting you to a vibrant, close-knit and supportive community of instructors and learners.
Discover Carlow OnlineWe understand that pursuing higher education is an investment. Carlow’s staff is always available to answer questions and connect you to resources for loans, grants, scholarships and employer benefits.
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Yes, the MSW-MBA Dual Degree program is available on campus.
Social workers are called on to lead in a variety of settings. A firm understanding of business allows you to be effective diverse roles, including running your own private practice, becoming a health services manager and more. Explore possible careers.
Coursework consists of 84 credits. Find out more about our curriculum.
You can complete the program in as few as 36 months.
The program is $675 per credit hour. Find out more about tuition, fees and financial aid.
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