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

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 core courses on the UNH Durham campus in the evenings or online, and all electives are hybrid or online. 
• 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 Part-Time Hybrid MBA for 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; thus, only four (4) MBA electives are needed.

• Core Classes: Core coursework can be completed either at the UNH Durham campus or online.
• Electives: Electives will be completed online.
• 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: A three-day financial residency in NYC and an international residency are available for interested JD/MBA students if the required elective is taken and additional fees are paid.

Core Courses

Note: JD/MBA students can apply 9 credits (LGP 920 Contracts, LGP 960 Torts, LGP 952 Property) toward their MBA from LAW courses, thus only 4 MBA electives are needed. Students also have the option to take all MBA electives.

Approved Elective Courses

*Not all approved electives are offered on a regular basis

MBA

• 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.

J.D.

• Legal analysis and reasoning: Graduates will be able to identify, comprehend, and apply the relevant substantive and procedural laws to solve a legal issue, informed by an understanding of the diversity of viewpoints on and contexts for any issue.
• Written and oral communication: Graduates will be able to present material effectively in these formats for both objective analytical and advocacy purposes across a range of settings, including in the courtroom.
• Professionalism: Graduates will be able to act in an ethical, respectful, and self-aware manner with all other stakeholders, including clients, employers, and the court.
• Legal research: Graduates will be able to navigate and assess relevant legal authorities using appropriate tools.
• Public service: Graduates will be able to contribute productively to strengthening the justice system, with a sensitivity toward the needs of people facing societal barriers.
• Problem solving: Graduates will be able to engage in focused and pragmatic collaboration toward goals.
• Client counseling and management: Graduates will be able to provide trustworthy and responsive action upon clients’ matters.
• Factual investigation and analysis: Graduates will be able to implement a strategic plan for information-gathering, which includes the ability to iterate on the plan as needed, and evaluate the results of the information obtained.