Concurrent J.D./M.B.A.
The concurrent J.D./M.B.A degree program offers students an opportunity to efficiently earn their J.D. and M.B.A.
Students must apply separately to and be admitted by the College of Business and Economics, the College of Law, and the concurrent J.D./M.B.A. degree program. Admission into the concurrent degree program is dependent on a demonstrated ability to excel in an intense, interdisciplinary educational environment.
Students must complete the requirements for the J.D. (see the College of Law section) and the M.B.A (see the College of Business and Economics section), subject to the following conditions. Up to 12 hours of M.B.A. graduate credit will be allowed toward the J.D. degree from the following pre-approved lists of classes, provided the student earns a B or better:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MBA 5120 | The Economic Context of Business | 3 |
| MBA 5140 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MBA 5200 | Assessing Data to Improve Firm Performance | 3 |
| MBA 5210 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| MBA 5220 | Strategic Marketing | 3 |
| MBA 5240 | Strategic Cost Management | 3 |
| MBA 5250 | Leading in Organizations | 3 |
| MBA 5330 | Entrepreneurial Innovation | 3 |
| MBA 5400 | Supply Chain Strategies and Operations | 3 |
If a student fails to complete the M.B.A. program, no more than 6 credits will be allowed toward the J.D. degree. Up to 12 hours of law credit will be allowed toward the M.B.A. degree. This will permit a student to complete the concurrent degree program in as little as three years.
JD
1. Graduates will understand their professional and ethical obligations to their clients, the courts and the bar, and the public.
2. Graduates will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of substantive and procedural law and legal institutions.
3. Graduates will demonstrate the capacity to engage in sophisticated legal reasoning and analysis.
4. Graduates will be proficient at communicating complex legal arguments, reasoning, and analysis, both in writing and in oral communication.
5. Graduates will recognize that multiple different potential resolutions to a dispute exist, including avoiding disputes before they begin.
MBA
1. MBA graduates will demonstrate cross-functional understanding in business processes and decisions.
2. MBA graduates will use appropriate tools of analysis to analyze and communicate business problems.
3. MBA graduates will use appropriate tools of analysis to analyze business situations and recommend appropriate action.
4. MBA graduates will experience transformational experiences that foster a better understanding of self, relationships, and global perspectives.
5. MBA graduates will interact effectively and professionally with people of varied backgrounds, abilities, and values.