While degree requirements differ depending on the dual-degree program, they typically include some course overlap that reduces the total number of credits a student must earn. For example, some universities offer dual-degree tracks that award an MBA and a master of science in information systems, preparing graduates for careers as IT managers and executives. The two degrees are typically distinct but may complement each other based on a student's career objectives.
Highly motivated students can enroll in a dual-degree program to earn two separate credentials, such as a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of fine arts or a bachelor of science and a master of business administration.
