The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree is a professional doctorate in physical therapy.

The DPT-MBA is a dual degree of Doctor of Physical Therapy and Masters of Business Administration (MBA).

Requirements (143-152 credits)

A. Professional DPT Core Courses (119 credits).

B. MBA Foundation Courses (3-12 credits)

PTP 560 - Research Methods
ACC 521 - Accounting for Managers
MGT 541 - Organizational Behavior
MGT 551 - Business Economics2

Course can be waived if previous equivalent or similar undergraduate or graduate coursework has been completed

C. MBA core courses (24 credits)

MGT 501 - Organizational Communication and Negotiation

MGT 531 - Marketing Management

MGT 552 - Business and Society

MGT 561 - Financial Management

MGT 571 - Operations Management

MGT 581 - Management Information Systems

MGT 585 - Global Dimensions of Management

MGT 589 - Strategic Management

D. MBA Health Care Management concentration courses (9 credits)

PTP 564 - Clinical Observation Skills and Communication

PTP 580 - Professionalism and Ethics

PTP 585 - Therapeutic Relationships and Cultural Competency

PTP 792 - Management in Physical Therapy Practice

Contact detail

University of Michigan–Flint  
303 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48502, United States