Utah State University Master of Dietetic Administration

The USU MDA prepares students to lead and manage people and projects, setting them apart as they enter the workforce or their current career field. The skills emphasized in the MDA program enhance management career options for graduates in clinical, community, food service, and entrepreneurial practice. Nationwide, there is a great need for professionally educated managers and leaders at the local, district, state, and federal levels. Students in the MDA build skills in leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, financial management, human resource management, business, and more. The hands-on curriculum delivered by faculty gives students the education they need to land the career they want. USU MDA faculty foster the development of students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities as they move through self-directed schedules. Students work weekly with their assigned faculty during and after the program as they prepare for the RD exam and seek employment.