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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. The JD courses are offered on campus only, while the MBA courses are offered online only. Students typically complete their first year of law school before applying to this joint program.

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.
  • You'll earn the MBA portion of your degree fully online (campus modality is not available), however the JD portion of your degree must be completed in person on UND's campus (online modality is not available).
  • 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.

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, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Accreditation by AACSB 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 Nistler College of Business & Public Administration. 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.

  • The UND Nistler Online MBA Program is consistently ranked in the top 20% by U.S. News & World Report.

  • 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?

146k

Median annual salary for lawyers, 2023

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

5%

Projected job outlook for lawyers through 2033

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
  • Regulations

JD MBA Degree Courses

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. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA Program and department consent required and successful completion of MGMT 501. F,S.

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. On demand.

ISBA 510. Business Intelligence. 3 Credits.

A business intelligence (BI) system is an information system that supports decision making process. BI is also about creating strategic value for organizations based on data. This course provides critical thinking and self-learning abilities by discovering the business intelligence and data analytic challenges. The expected outcome of the course will allow each student to have a solid understanding of current and emerging issues and best practices of data visualization and data analytics. Students will also gain a strong business process analysis experience. The course will challenge each student in her/his ability to use big data, predictive data analysis, data gathering techniques, data warehouse, knowledge management, data mart, and data mining systems. These challenges are becoming a prevalent factor in the present turbulent business environment. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program and department consent required. F,S.

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. Prerequisite: Admission to MBA or Master of Systems Engr and dept consent; ECON 506 required for MBA students; completion of a college stats course OR successful completion of "Business Math and Statistics" from Ivy Software required for engr students. S,SS.

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UND is regarded as one of the top academic and research institutions in the nation for our Joint JD MBA program and consistently rank among the best for educational quality, affordability and career outcomes.

Ranking sites vary in their methodology, but are generally based on the following criterion:

  • Financial data such as net cost, loan default rate, and return on investment
  • Academic rigor including curriculum standards, accreditation status, and faculty reputation
  • Student gratification, retention rate, and support services
  • Employment rate and graduate salary

 

Online MBA

2#

best online graduate programs

EDsmart

1#

best online college in North Dakota

Forbes

Live Online MBA Courses

All MBA classes are online.

Synchronous classes are held in real-time. If you’re the kind of learner who likes active discussion and immediate feedback through live interaction, you’ll enjoy this online course format.

Every class is different, but generally, you’ll log into a virtual classroom at scheduled times to:

  • Listen to a lecture.
  • Ask questions.
  • Participate in class discussions.
  • Conduct group activities.
  • Participate in video-sharing.
  • Have chat conversations.
  • Use interactive whiteboards.
  • Take live polls.

You should prepare for your classes by finishing any assigned readings, compiling questions for your instructor, and thinking about how to contribute to the next live class.

Online Student Resources

Over a third of UND's student population is exclusively online; plus, more take a combination of online and on campus classes. You can feel reassured knowing you won't be alone in your online learning journey and you'll have resources and services tailored to your needs.

No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality education as any other on campus student.

  • Same degree: All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
  • Same classes: You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time and take the same classes as a student on campus.
  • Real interaction: You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers and professionals in the field.
  • Your own academic advisor: As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future career.
  • Free online tutoring: We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help online study resources.
  • Unlimited academic coaching: Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course? We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory to achieve higher test scores.
  • Full online access: Dig into virtual research at UND's libraries. Improve your writing skills with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and military services, financial services and more.
  • 24/7 technical support: UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.
  • Networking opportunities: Our significant online student population means you’ll have a large pool of peers to connect with. UND has numerous online events and activities to keep you connected.

Best Online College

Our high alumni salaries and job placement rates, with affordable online tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs rivals all other nonprofit universities in the Upper Midwest making UND one of the best online schools in the region.

UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:

  • Affordability
  • Student satisfaction (retention rate)
  • Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
  • Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Payscale.com)

Leaders in Law

UND students gain field experience at the North Dakota Supreme Court.

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Department Contact
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Director of Grad Recruitment
P 701.777.5892
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