Joint Master of Social Work / MBA program

In the 21st Century, starting, managing or leading an organization demands business knowledge, human understanding and creativity. Neither skill set suffices on its own, whether the organization is non-profit, for-profit, entrepreneurial or grass roots.

As a joint effort of the Penn School of Social Policy & Practice and Wharton, the dual MSW/MBA program emphasizes these multiple, multi-dimensional skills and competencies. Knowledge about the person in social context, discrimination, interpersonal dynamics, values, and other skill sets in social work enable administrators, managers and entrepreneurs to design human and generative policies and practices. Knowledge about organizational structure and dynamics, marketing, labor policy, strategic planning and other elements of business enable administrators, managers and leaders to be more effective, creative, efficient and ethical.