Master of Business Administration with a Coordinated Program in Dietetics

The MBA with a coordinated program in dietetics (MBA/RD) is offered in conjunction with Dominican University’s Nutrition Sciences Department to prepare students to become Registered Dietitians and take on leadership roles in dietetics, food science, healthcare and other nutrition-related industries. The first program of its kind offered in the United States, we draw students from around the country who are interested in advancing their careers with a unique skill set.

The joint mission of our program is the development of dietetics professionals who are competent in all entry-level areas of practice while participating in a curriculum that prepares them for leadership roles in nutrition,healthcare, food and food service industries, and business environments.

The program is designed for students who have completed undergraduate coursework in Nutrition and Dietetics, and who are interested in completing their supervised practice requirements to be eligible to achieve the Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential while also earning an MBA.