{"id":25233,"date":"2021-02-19T11:49:17","date_gmt":"2021-02-19T11:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hult.edu\/blog\/?p=25233"},"modified":"2026-05-08T16:09:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:09:04","slug":"whats-the-difference-between-a-joint-degree-and-a-dual-degree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hult.edu\/blog\/whats-the-difference-between-a-joint-degree-and-a-dual-degree\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the difference between a joint degree and a dual degree?"},"content":{"rendered":"

We often hear that to find a job in a crowded market we must \u201cstand out\u201d. So, when the world and its sea of jobseekers are facing a global pandemic, “standing out” isn\u2019t an option, it\u2019s <\/span>crucial<\/span><\/i>. One way to clinch that is to study a Dual Degree<\/a> like those on offer at Hult. <\/span><\/p>\n

What is a Joint Degree?<\/b>
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A joint degree is one where you study two different subjects at the same time. These are then combined into a single qualification. So, for example, you might study Philosophy and English, then graduate with a Philosophy and English MBA (or masters). <\/span><\/p>\n

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What is a Dual Degree?<\/b><\/h3>\n

A Dual Degree is where you study two different fields, one after the other, and receive two separate degrees. So, say you study International Business<\/a> first and then once you have completed that degree, you follow it with International Marketing. You’d then graduate with a degree in both.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\tDo you qualify for a Hult Dual Degree?<\/span>\n<\/a>\n

Why do a Dual Degree?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Think of a Dual Degree as a way to differentiate you from other candidates. It amplifies what you can offer future employers. You\u2019ll also:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Expedite your learning<\/b>. A Dual Degree can be yours in just 18 months \u2013 much less than if you choose the path of two separate degrees. <\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Gain expertise <\/b>in a competitive market. Being an expert in your field gives you significant competitive edge. A Dual Degree will give you essential core knowledge, plus build on this so you become a subject matter <\/span>expert<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Widen your cultural experience. <\/b>Your Dual Degree means you can do what\u2019s known as \u2018rotation\u2019, where you swap your \u2018home\u2019 campus for another campus. You might start off in Boston, then move to Shanghai, or London. It\u2019s an incredible way to broaden your experience, confidence, interpersonal skills and\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Increase your network: <\/b>meet, socialize, and learn from others on similar paths. There are so many opportunities new cities and new encounters bring. Use it to your advantage.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Boost your confidence and knowledge <\/b>so you<\/span> can secure the jobs you really want, in the field you really want. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Daniel\u2019s story: the Dual Degree program in Boston<\/b><\/h4>\n

    Daniel Goez<\/span><\/a>, a Colombian national from the Class of 2018, got married two weeks before starting his Global One-year MBA with Hult. His wife applied too and they embarked upon their MBA journey together. Daniel has always had big ambitions. Today, he lives and works in Miami where he\u2019s in financial control for L\u2019Or\u00e9al. He\u2019s also been an assistant lecturer at Harvard, founded his own startup, and is a Forbes Under 30 Scholar. He\u2019s been busy!<\/span><\/p>\n

    Daniel is no stranger to going that extra mile in order to shine. And that\u2019s why he chose to complete Hult\u2019s Dual Degree program in Boston. He completed his full-time MBA followed by a fast-track, six-month Masters in Finance. In just 18 months, he managed to accelerate his learning and complete two masters degrees.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u201cMy wife and I like to think of it as a year-and-a-half honeymoon!\u201d Daniel laughs. \u201cWhat I loved about the Hult MBA was the focus on soft skills: leadership and managing people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u201cSure, there\u2019s Harvard and MIT Sloan two blocks away. But when you go and meet with students there, there\u2019s no diversity in terms of mindset. In my class at Hult, we had a doctor, an architect, an economist, a banker\u2026 and each came with a different point of view.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

    “What I think the Dual Degree really adds to my final CV is the fact that I can call myself an expert.” – Elise Neumann<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Elise\u2019s story: the Dual Degree in London and San Fran <\/b><\/h4>\n

    French\/American national <\/span>Elise Neumann<\/span><\/a> is a Hult London class of 2020 graduate. She chose to do an MBA Dual Degree with Hult after completing her initial degree in International Business. Her first degree gave her essential, yet broad experience and she craved more expertise.   <\/span><\/p>\n

    \u201cThe MBA deepens that knowledge but stays a good overview so you can say that you have knowledge in everything, but you\u2019re no expert in anything. That\u2019s what I think the Dual Degree really adds to my final CV is the fact that I can call myself an expert in something. An expert analyst. I will know how to use systems that you wouldn\u2019t normally learn as part of the general MBA degree. That will really add value and differentiate me from all other MBA candidates.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

    \u201cI chose Business Analytics as I’ve always liked taking lots of numbers and making sense of them. Also, the Business Analyst Degree is in San Francisco. It\u2019s a city I love and I wanted to experience more of so it was a win-win situation for me!<\/span><\/p>\n

    Elise has loved every minute of her studies. She admits that there\u2019s a lot to consider when choosing whether to go for a Dual Degree program and shares some tips to make it easier. \u201cFirst of all, get as much information as possible from your enrollment advisor so you really know what\u2019s at stake. <\/span>
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    \n<\/span>Second, think about your future and what job you want to go into. If you have a clear idea then see how the dual degree can help you get here and make you more interesting to your employers. If you don\u2019t, then look at what subjects interest you most. Maybe adding that Dual Degree and specializing in that field will really make you an expert there \u2013 and that adds value in the eyes of employers.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

    Alum Alberto Ibanez, who asked Elise Neumann for her tips on Dual Degrees in this short video, also shares some useful advice. \u201cIt\u2019s only an extra 6 months. I would say just go for it!\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n