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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)
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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

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.

What can I do with a JD MBA degree?

127K

Median annual salary for lawyers

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

10%

Expected growth in employment of lawyers

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

A JD MBA joint degree program puts you in a unique group of educated individuals. It opens doors to flexible career paths, such as:

  • Banking and finance
  • Non-profit management
  • Management consulting
  • Managing partner, law firm
  • Corporate attorney - mergers and acquisitions
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JD MBA Degree Courses

LAW 295. Intellectual Property. 3 Credits.

LAW 217. Oil and Gas Law. 2 Credits.

MGMT 545. Strategic Supply Chain Management. 3 Credits.

Contemporary supply chains are complex systems that must be constantly adapted with the changing environment in which they are functioning. This course will explore the management of supply chains including concepts of supply chain networks, supply chain strategies, and some analytic tools for supply chain performance. It is the vital responsibility of supply chain managers to continuously improve their firm's competitive position in the marketplace. Students will examine how supply chains can be organized effectively (strategic) and efficiently (operational) in order to satisfy the market, customer demand, and supply chain trading partners. Prerequisites: Admission to the MBA program and completion of "Business Math and Statistics" course from Ivy Software.

MGMT 505. Organization Leadership and Ethics. 2 Credits.

This course will explore concepts of leadership and ethics in organizations and business. Students will examine major theories of leadership and their application to practice in groups and organizations, models of ethical thinking and behavior, and how managers can effectively lead others in a responsible manner. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

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MGMT 501. Quantitative Analysis for Management Decisions. 3 Credits.

The topic of quantitative business modeling is relevant to all business professionals. Management in today's turbulent economic times requires a full breadth of management skills and capabilities. This course provides comprehensive coverage of both traditional management skills and new competencies needed in a turbulent environment characterized by economic turmoil and general uncertainty of the future. This course is designed for any manager who is engaged in solving difficult business problems. The key to problem solving is knowing how to select and then use the right tools. The primary goals of this course are to provide a variety of quantitative models that should be useful in solving business problems, explain how they work, and show how the decision maker can apply and interpret them. This course covers various topics, such as Linear Programming, Sensitivity Analysis, Network Models, Integer Programming, Nonlinear Programming, and Forecasting. Spreadsheet-based tools and techniques will be extensively utilized in building various decision models for effective decision making in this course. Because Excel currently offers the best collection of built-in analytical capabilities, it will be used with this course. Prior experience with Excel is certainly helpful, but it is not required. Prerequisites: Admission to the MBA program and ECON 506. S,SS.

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