A total of 60 credits are needed for the M.B.A. and 45 for the M.P.P. However, since each program accepts 12 credits from the other toward its degree, students only take 48 credits with RBS and 33 with Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy (EJBSPPP).

• Marketing Research (RBS) (22:630:604) - 3 credits
• Public Policy Formation (34:833:510) - 3 credits
• Policy Analysis and Evaluation (34:833:531) - 3 credits
• Policy Research Practicum (34:833:640) - 6 credits
• Applied Field Experience (34:833:673, 674) - (3,3) credits

Dual-degree students take 18 credits (or 21) in the core, and complete another 15 (or 12) credits of electives (depending on how Regression Analysis is completed). Nine of these remaining credits must constitute a substantive specialization in public policy, selected from among the following options: arts policy (planned), education policy, environmental policy, labor policy, political institutions and processes, public opinion and polling, science and technology policy, social policy, and urban policy. Courses applied to the specialization are chosen with the consultation of the student's adviser, who directs that specialization, and the program director.

MPP Concentrations

Just as students in the traditional M.P.P. program, students in the dual M.P.P./M.B.A. program are required to present a three-course (9-credit) concentration to complete their degree requirements. The program currently offers formal concentrations in the following areas, each advised by a member of the faculty: education policy, environmental policy, health policy, labor policy, political institutions and processes, science and technology policy, social policy, and urban policy.

Students must demonstrate basic competency in the concentration by achieving a B+ or better in at least two of the three courses. Courses offered toward the concentration may be drawn from offerings within the public policy program (EJBSPPP) or Rutgers generally, with the permission of the adviser and the program director. Students may also perform an independent study, usually with the adviser for the concentration, as part of the concentration. Note: the M.P.P. concentrations in applied economics and policy analysis or management are not permitted for the dual degrees.

Schedule

Year 1	Full-time study with RBS
	Summer 1: RBS internship in private sector
Year 2	Full-time study with EJBSPPP
	Summer 2: Public policy applied field experience in public sector
Year 3	Mix of courses with RBS and EJBSPPP as needed