MBA with a Coordinated Program in Dietetics

Dominican University has been granted accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) to offer a program that includes an MBA in Healthcare Administration or General Management from the Brennan School of Business and a coordinated program in dietetics from Dominican University, which fulfills Supervised Practice requirements to sit for the Examination for Registered Dietitian administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.  The Supervised Practice has a business emphasis, with 1200 hours of experience divided between community, clinical and food management.

The joint mission of our program is the development of Dietetic Professionals who are competent in all entry level areas of practice while participating in a curriculum that prepares them for a leadership role in the nutrition, healthcare and business environment.  In keeping with the strategic plan of the University and the Sinsinawa Dominicans' dedication to values-centered intellectual development, the program strives to recruit and serve a diversified community.  These efforts are consistent with the needs of the field of dietetics and the communities it serves, the goals of the Brennan School of Business and the humanistic tradition of Dominican University.

Admission to the program includes meeting admission requirements of the Brennan School of Business.  To learn more about the MBA with a Coordinated Program in Dietetics, contact Andrea Leinweber at aleinweber@dom.edu or 708.524.6181.

 

 

 

Admission Requirements

Admission is open to those who hold a bachelor’s degree in Business, Nutrition or a related field from an accredited institution. The admission committee bases its decision on the applicant’s total academic and professional history and potential. Admission materials must include:

  • Application for Admission
  • Non-refundable application fee of $25
  • Personal statement explaining your personal and professional goals
  • Official GMAT or GRE score (Dominican University institution code for the GRE is 6297)
  • Official transcripts from universities showing all degrees earned
  • Two references from the applicant’s professors and/or supervisors
  • Current resume
  • Original Declaration of Intent form or DPD Verification

A student may be provisionally accepted if all admission requirements are met except the submission of acceptable GMAT or GRE score. The applicant must submit a letter requesting provisional acceptance along with all other admission documents. A student who is accepted provisionally may take a limited numbers of classes through the candidacy period, but is expected to submit acceptable scores by the end of this designated period.  Upon receipt of an unacceptable score, the Committee may request the GMAT or GRE test be retaken. 

Personal or phone interviews may be requested by the Brennan School of Business Committee on Graduate Admissions or the student could be dismissed from the program. 

Apply to the country's only institution to offer an MBA with a coordinated program in dietetics.  The application deadline for the Fall 2012 semester is Monday, April 16, 2012. 

Prerequisite Courses

College level courses in anatomy, physiology, inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry, and microbiology.

A biochemistry course (CHEM 260 or equivalent) and normal nutrition and metabolism (NUTR 250) must have been taken within 10 years prior to the beginning of the program.

Foundation Courses  

Students will be required to have completed the following foundation courses  or demonstrate comparable competencies have been met. MBA foundation courses can be added to the course sequence.  From one to five of the MBA foundation courses may be waived, depending on the candidate’s undergraduate coursework, academic performance and GMAT test score. Foundation courses required for degree programs may be waived if students have successfully completed equivalent course work at another accredited institution as part of their previous studies. In order to be eligible for waivers, students must have achieved a grade of B or better in an equivalent three-credit course. Waivers for GSB 611 Economics for Managers and GSB 612 Financial Accounting each require completion of two courses (six credits) of appropriate undergraduate course work with a grade of B or better in each course.

Original transcripts are required for consideration of waivers. Transcripts will be reviewed for waivers at the time of admission, but final approval of waivers may be withheld for students accepted provisionally until full acceptance is granted. In addition to course waivers, students who have successfully completed relevant course work at another accredited graduate program may request to have two courses (maximum of six credits) transferred and applied toward degree requirements.

 

Foundation Courses for MBA

GSB 611 Economics for Managers
GSB 612 Financial Accounting
GSB 613 Statistics
GSB 614 Organizational Behavior
GSB 615 Financial Management

Foundation Courses for Supervised Practice in Dietetics  (DPD verification is required prior to beginning Supervised Practice)

NUTR 140 Food Sanitation or License
NUTR 200 Fundamentals of Food
NUTR 375 Quantity Food Purchasing
NUTR 390 Experimental Foods
NUTR 404 Medical Nutrition Therapy I
NUTR 407 Quantity Food Production
NUTR 408 Medical Nutrition Therapy II

Course Sequence is business foundation courses have been met.  

Sequence of Courses if all foundation courses are successfully completed.
Business courses are all offered in evening/weekend hours.
All courses count for 3 credit hours.

Fall I (Sept-Dec)

GSB 621 Economics of the Firm
GSB 624 Organizational Analysis and Design
NUTR 501 Community Nutrition Supervised Practice
NUTR 502 Community Nutrition Seminar

Spring I (Jan-May)

GSB 622 Management of Information Systems
GSB 626 Marketing
NUTR 503 Clinical Nutrition Supervised Practice
NUTR 504 Clinical Nutrition Seminar

Summer I (May-July)

GSB 623 Corporate Social Responsibility
GSB 741  Health Care Administration  or another Elective

Summer II (July-Sept)

GSB 723  Operations Management  
GSB 701 Cost Accounting

Fall II (Sept-Dec)

GSB 625 Financial Decision Making
GSB 734 Financial Management in the Health Care Sector or another Elective
NUTR 505 Management Supervised Practice
NUTR 506 Nutrition Management Seminar

Spring II (Jan-May)

GSB 791 Strategic Management
NUTR 507 Supervised Practice of Special Interest
NUTR 508 Graduate Nutrition Seminar
GSB 743  Health Care Issues  or another Elective

Estimated Program Costs based on 2011-2012 tuition rates (per semester)

$840 a credit hour for MBA courses. 
$688 a credit hour for Dietetic courses.

CADE contact information:

800.877.1600 ext. 5400
312.899.0040
Fax: 312.899.4817
cade@eatright.org

The program follows Dominican University academic calendar and schedule for Graduate students.  Click here to access the University refund policy. 

Completion Requirements

In order to sit for the RD Examination, students must complete both the MBA degree program and complete the 1200 Supervised Practice hours.  Upon completion of both requirements, students will receive a Verification Statement from the Program Director. 

Dietetic Course Descriptions

These will both be offered Fall Semester 2011/2012

NUTR 501 Community Nutrition Supervised Practice: This course will include 300 hours of supervised experiences. Students will observe and practice developing programs and services that promote consumer health, wellness and lifestyle management to individuals and groups. Students will become aware of food support programs and will practice developing materials that address issues of affordability and accommodate the cultural diversity and health needs of various age groups and populations.

NUTR 502 Community Nutrition Seminar: This seminar will address issues regarding nutrition needs during pregnancy, lactation, infancy and childhood. Students will be introduced to the theory and practice of assessing nutritional needs of communities. Students will become familiar with multicultural nutrition practices in a variety of ethnic populations.

Both offered Spring Semester 2011/2012

NUTR 503 Clinical Nutrition Supervised Practice: This course will include 300 hours of supervised experiences. Students will observe, simulate and practice performing the Nutrition Care Process for individuals and populations of differing ages and health status. Students will practice with patients/clients with a variety of medical conditions including weight management, dia

betes, and cancer, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and renal disease. Students will learn how to establish collaborative relationships with patients, clients, health care professionals and administrators.

NUTR 504 Clinical Nutrition Seminar: This seminar will address issues regarding nutrition needs during adolescence, adulthood and geriatrics. Skills will be developed and reinforced on the utilization of standardized language for performing the Nutrition Care Process. The process will include nutritional assessment, diagnosis of nutrition problems, planning and implementing nutrition interventions, and monitoring and evaluating the impact of interventions.

Both offered Fall Semester 2011/2012

NUTR 505 Management Supervised Practice: This course will include 300 hours of supervised experiences. Students will have experiences related to strategic application of principles of management and systems in the procurement, production, distribution and service to individuals and organizations. Under supervision, they will perform management functions related to safety, security and sanitation that affect employees, customers, patients, facilities and food. Students will develop a business plan for a product, program or service. Students will participate in projects obtaining and analyzing financial data to assess budget controls and maximize fiscal outcomes.

NUTR 506 Nutrition Management Seminar: Students will become aware of public policy activities including both legislative and regulatory initiatives. Students will learn to complete documentation that follows professional guidelines, guidelines required by health care systems and guidelines required by various practice settings. Students will be introduced to qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.

Both offered Spring Semester 2011/2012

NUTR 507 Supervised Practice of Special Interest: Students will spend 300 hours in either a clinical, community, or management setting to be developed under the supervision of the Program Director. Students will demonstrate an ability to integrate scientific information and research into practice in one area of dietetics. Students will conduct a research project using appropriate research methods, ethical procedures and statistical analysis. They will select appropriate indicators and measures to be able to demonstrate achievement of clinical, programmatic, quality, productivity, economic or other outcomes.

NUTR 508 Graduate Nutrition Seminar: Students will practice the application of evidence-based guidelines, systemic reviews and scientific literature in the nutrition care process model and other areas of dietetic practice. Students will demonstrate professional writing skills in preparing professional communications. Students will participate in preparation and review activities for the Registered Dietitian (RD) examination.


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