If you’re looking for a way to customize your graduate education and expand your job prospects, Heller has options for you. We offer a variety of dual and joint degrees both within the Heller School and beyond. Whether your goal is to enter the nonprofit world, work for a government agency or even start your own social venture, Heller degrees offer you the wide-ranging knowledge and skills you need to succeed.
All of our Master’s degree programs have dual degree options. You can decide to apply to both directly, or add a second degree after you’ve started at Heller. Our advisors will work with you to set you on an academic path that works for you.
Don’t see a combination that suits your interests? Talk to an admissions representative about what you’d like to do—we’re constantly expanding our options at Heller.
Why choose a dual degree?
- Expand your career opportunities: Compete for jobs in both fields, or discover a role that takes advantage of your experience with both degrees.
- Maximize your time at Heller: Dual degree students often earn both degrees in just two years—minimizing their time out of the workforce.
- Make a bigger impact: Use your complementary skill sets to position yourself strategically, serving as a bridge between those in different sectors.
- Increase your network: Develop lifelong connections with students and faculty in both programs, and draw on Heller’s wealth of alumni resources for years to come.
What is a dual degree?
Students in dual degree programs fulfill the complete requirements for each degree, earning degrees for both programs.
What is a joint degree?
Joint degree programs are created by special agreement between programs, allowing students to fulfill a modified set of requirements. Please note that students in joint degree programs earn only one degree.Dual and joint degree options for Heller students
Dual Degrees with Heller Programs
- MBA and Master of Public Policy
- MBA and MA in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence
- MBA and MA in Sustainable International Development
- MBA and MS in Global Health Policy and Management
- Master of Public Policy and MS in Global Health Policy and Management
- MA in Sustainable International Development and MA in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence
- MA in Sustainable International Development and MS in Global Health Policy and Management
- MS in Global Health Policy and Management and MA in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence
Dual Degrees with Brandeis Programs
- MBA and MS in Biotechnology
- MBA and MA in Jewish Professional Leadership
- MPP and MA in Jewish Professional Leadership
Joint Degrees with Brandeis Programs
- Joint MA in Sustainable International Development and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
- Joint MA in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence and Near Eastern and Judaic Studies
- Joint PhD in Social Policy and Sociology