JD MBA Degree

Joint Degree Program

Four years, two degrees, countless career options.

UND's JD MBA opens doors. This joint degree program will provide you with advanced knowledge in the law and business fields at an accelerated pace. Complete both degrees in four years.

Program type:: Law Degree
Format:: On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:: 4 years
Credit hours:: 115 (81 JD, 34 MBA)

Why pursue joint JD MBA programs?

Graduate Application Deadlines

Fall:: May 15* | Aug. 1
Spring:: Oct. 15* | Dec. 1
Summer:: March 15* | May 1

*Priority deadline

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

Earn two degrees in four years and get an extra edge to secure a job after graduation!

You'll concentrate on law during your first three semesters. Then split time between the MBA program and the School of Law during your last five semesters.
At North Dakota's only law school, you'll get personalized attention at a nationally-ranked, highly affordable school. You'll have opportunities to interact with practicing attorneys and judges.
Coursework for the MBA program focuses on executive management, financial and economic analysis, business analytics, and strategy.

While you'll need to attend JD classes in person, you can attend MBA courses online.

Accredited JD MBA Degree

The School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association. The Nistler College of Business & Public Administration is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Accreditation by AACSB International puts the Nistler CoBPA in the top 5% of business schools in the world.

UND's Joint JD MBA Program

Double your network when you build connections through the law school and business college. In both the legal and business world, contacts are invaluable.
Get valuable on-the-ground expertise through the School of Law's Externship and Field Placement program. This program has placed students in federal courts, non-profit organizations and other offices.
Work at an accelerated pace by dual-counting credits. Most students graduate in four years.
Receive a high-quality legal and business education at an affordable price in an intimate environment that values students as people.
Graduate as a competent and ethical lawyer with entry-level proficiency and professional self-sufficiency. Plus, your added business acume will set you apart.
Pay less. UND School of Law has the lowest cost of attendance for any ranked law school in the country. We are consistently recognized as a best value law school and ranks in top ten law schools with the least amount of student debt.