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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core MBA Courses | ||
| ADMN 912 | Managing Yourself & Leading Others | 3 |
| ADMN 919 | Accounting/Financial Reporting, Budgeting, and Analysis | 3 |
| ADMN 926 | Leveraging Technology for Competitive Advantage | 3 |
| ADMN 930 | Financial Management/Raising and Investing Money | 3 |
| ADMN 940 | Managing Operations | 3 |
| ADMN 950 | Data Driven Decisions | 3 |
| ADMN 960 | Marketing/Building Customer Value | 3 |
| ADMN 970 | Economics of Competition | 3 |
| ADMN 982 | Creating Winning Strategies | 3 |
| ADMN 901 | PAUL Assessment of MBA Core Knowledge | 0 |
| Additional Coursework: | 9 | |
| Complete a Specialized Degree Option or three Elective Courses | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Note: JD/MBA students can apply 9 credits (LGP 920 Contracts, LGP 960 Torts, LGP 952 Property) toward their MBA from LAW courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Approved Elective Courses | ||
| ADMN 801 | The U.S. Healthcare System | 3 |
| ADMN 827 | 3 | |
| ADMN 829 | Corporate Financial Strategy | 3 |
| ADMN 830 | Investments | 3 |
| ADMN 834 | Private Equity/Venture Capital | 3 |
| ADMN 835 | Financial Institutions | 3 |
| ADMN 838 | Equity Analysis and Firm Valuation | 3 |
| ADMN 840 | International Business | 3 |
| ADMN 841 | International Management | 3 |
| ADMN 842 | Project Management | 3 |
| ADMN 845 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| ADMN 846 | International Financial Management | 3 |
| ADMN 847 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| ADMN 852 | Marketing Research | 3 |
| ADMN 858 | Revenue Management and Pricing Strategies | 3 |
| ADMN 860 | International Marketing | 3 |
| ADMN 863 | Marketing Analytics | 3 |
| ADMN 864 | New Product Development | 3 |
| ADMN 865 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
| ADMN 872 | Predictive Analytics | 3 |
| ADMN 873 | Data Management and Visualization | 3 |
| ADMN 875 | Prescriptive Analytics | 3 |
| ADMN 882 | Managing Growth and Innovation | 3 |
| ADMN 898 | Topics (Leading Organizational Change) | 3 |
| ADMN 898 | Topics (Applied Financial Modeling & Analytics) | 3 |
| ADMN 898 | Topics (Financial Technology & Big Data) | 3 |
| ADMN 898 | Topics (Financial Innovation and Derivatives) | 3 |
| ADMN 898 | Topics (Consumer Behavior) | 3 |
| ADMN 898 | Topics (Integrated Marketing Communications) | 3 |
| ADMN 992 | Special Projects and Independent Study | 1-6 |
*Not all approved electives are offered on a regular basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
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.