Business Administration and Juris Doctor Dual Degree (M.B.A./J.D.)

https://paulcollege.unh.edu/program/mbajd/business-administration-juris-doctor-dual-degree

JD/MBA- Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration

Position yourself for career flexibility and versatility in law, business, and their intersections with dual JD/MBA degrees.

Highlights

  • Paul College is an AACSB-accredited business school, placing our programs among the top 5% of MBA programs worldwide.
  • You will develop leadership and management skills that enable you to lead law firms, public or governmental institutions, or large corporate enterprises.
  • You will save time and money, as both degrees can be completed in just 3.5 years.
  • You take the same courses, taught by the same world-class faculty, and have access to the same resources as other MBA students.
  • You can take the courses online or choose a hybrid format which includes select core courses face to face. 
  • You will collaborate with working professionals with experience in a globally diverse range of industries.
  • You will have your own personal MBA program advisor and access to career development tools and services.

JD/MBA Degree Requirements

JD/MBA students start at the Law school for one year, then join our Online/Hybrid MBA program classes during the remainder of their law program for a total of 3.5 years. JD/MBA students can apply 9 credits towards their MBA from their LAW courses.

  • Core Classes: Core coursework can be completed either at the UNH Durham campus when available or online.
  • Electives: Electives will be completed online or in hybrid format.
  • Student Availability: Due to the nature of the dual degree program, JD and MBA classes are scheduled in both day and evening time slots. Therefore, the program is incompatible with full-time employment.
  • GPA: Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA at graduation, and earn a B- or better in all classes.
  • Residency Opportunity Available: An international residency is available for interested JD/MBA students if the required elective is taken and additional fees are paid.
Core MBA Courses
ADMN 912Managing Yourself & Leading Others3
ADMN 919Accounting/Financial Reporting, Budgeting, and Analysis3
ADMN 926Leveraging Technology for Competitive Advantage3
ADMN 930Financial Management/Raising and Investing Money3
ADMN 940Managing Operations3
ADMN 950Data Driven Decisions3
ADMN 960Marketing/Building Customer Value3
ADMN 970Economics of Competition3
ADMN 982Creating Winning Strategies3
ADMN 901PAUL Assessment of MBA Core Knowledge0
Additional Coursework:9
Complete a Specialized Degree Option or three Elective Courses
Total Credits36

Note: JD/MBA students can apply 9 credits (LGP 920 ContractsLGP 960 TortsLGP 952 Property) toward their MBA from LAW courses.

Approved Elective Courses
ADMN 801The U.S. Healthcare System3
ADMN #827Hospitality Operations & Financial Metrics3
ADMN 829Corporate Financial Strategy3
ADMN 830Investments3
ADMN 834Private Equity/Venture Capital3
ADMN 835Financial Institutions3
ADMN 838Equity Analysis and Firm Valuation3
ADMN 840International Business3
ADMN 841International Management3
ADMN 842Project Management3
ADMN 845Supply Chain Management3
ADMN 846International Financial Management3
ADMN 847Human Resource Management3
ADMN 852Marketing Research3
ADMN 858Revenue Management and Pricing Strategies3
ADMN 860International Marketing3
ADMN 863Marketing Analytics3
ADMN 864New Product Development3
ADMN 865Digital Marketing3
ADMN 872Predictive Analytics3
ADMN 873Data Management and Visualization3
ADMN 875Prescriptive Analytics3
ADMN 882Managing Growth and Innovation3
ADMN 898Topics (Leading Organizational Change)3
ADMN 898Topics (Applied Financial Modeling & Analytics)3
ADMN 898Topics (Financial Technology & Big Data)3
ADMN 898Topics (Financial Innovation and Derivatives)3
ADMN 898Topics (Consumer Behavior)3
ADMN 898Topics (Integrated Marketing Communications)3
ADMN 992Special Projects and Independent Study1-6

*Not all approved electives are offered on a regular basis.

Juris Doctor Requirements

Master of Business Administration:

  • Students will demonstrate knowledge of content areas of business.
  • Students will demonstrate ability to solve complex problems.
  • Students will engage in effective team behaviors.
  • Students will demonstrate effective communication behaviors.
  • Students will demonstrate awareness of major challenges and opportunities of operating in a global environment.
  • Students will demonstrate understanding of the ethical issues associated with managerial situations.
  • Students will be able to identify complete spectrum of stakeholders affected by a business decision.

Juris Doctor: Student Learning Outcomes