Why get a dual J.D. and master’s degree in business administration?
Getting a dual J.D. and MBA degree can be a big advantage in a career involving law and business in today’s complex global economy. You can save time and money, finishing in three and a half years compared to pursuing both degrees separately. You’ll combine the strong problem-solving, decision-making and communication skills of a law degree with the leadership, people management, business development, and negotiation abilities of an MBA, making you a prime candidate for high-level management positions in law, finance, consulting, and business sectors. In addition, the dual degree can be valuable in pursuing a public interest career, which requires a multi-faceted toolkit to tackle challenges and opportunities in government, nonprofits, and beyond.
Why study law and business administration at UNH?
Take advantage of UNH’s combined academic strengths — Paul College's recognized success in training future entrepreneurs, accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the gold standard for business schools; and UNH Franklin Pierce’s expertise in intellectual property and innovation law, ranking in the top 10 in the country for more than three decades. You’ll finish year one at the law school, and then combine J.D. and MBA courses for the balance of your program, taking MBA courses either at our Durham campus or online.
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Curriculum & Requirements
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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADMN 912 | Managing Yourself & Leading Others | 3 |
| ADMN 919 | Accounting/Financial Reporting, Budgeting, and Analysis | 3 |
| ADMN 926 | Leveraging Technology for Competitive Advantage | 3 |
| ADMN 930 | Financial Management/Raising and Investing Money | 3 |
| ADMN 940 | Managing Operations | 3 |
| ADMN 950 | Data Driven Decisions | 3 |
| ADMN 960 | Marketing/Building Customer Value | 3 |
| ADMN 970 | Economics of Competition | 3 |
| ADMN 982 | Creating Winning Strategies | 3 |
| ADMN 901 | PAUL Assessment of MBA Core Knowledge | 0 |
| Additional Coursework: | 21 | |
Complete a Specialized Degree Option and Four Elective Courses | ||
or | ||
Complete Seven Elective Courses | ||
| Total Credits | 48 | |
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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADMN 801 | The U.S. Healthcare System | 3 |
| ADMN 827 | Hospitality Operations & Financial Metrics | 3 |
| ADMN #828 | Hospitality Asset and Financial Management | 3 |
| ADMN 829 | Corporate Financial Strategy | 3 |
| ADMN 830 | Investments | 3 |
| ADMN 834 | Private Equity/Venture Capital | 3 |
| ADMN 835 | Financial Institutions | 3 |
| ADMN 838 | Equity Analysis and Firm Valuation | 3 |
| ADMN 840 | International Business | 3 |
| ADMN 841 | International Management | 3 |
| ADMN 842 | Project Management | 3 |
| ADMN 845 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| ADMN 846 | International Financial Management | 3 |
| ADMN 847 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| ADMN 852 | Marketing Research | 3 |
| ADMN 858 | Revenue Management and Pricing Strategies | 3 |
| ADMN 860 | International Marketing | 3 |
| ADMN 863 | Marketing Analytics | 3 |
| ADMN 864 | New Product Development | 3 |
| ADMN 865 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
| ADMN 872 | Predictive Analytics | 3 |
| ADMN 873 | Data Management and Visualization | 3 |
| ADMN 875 | Prescriptive Analytics | 3 |
| ADMN 882 | Managing Growth and Innovation | 3 |
| ADMN 898 | Topics (Leading Organizational Change) | 3 |
| ADMN 898 | Topics (Applied Financial Modeling & Analytics) | 3 |
| ADMN 898 | Topics (Financial Technology & Big Data) | 3 |
| ADMN 898 | Topics (Financial Innovation and Derivatives) | 3 |
| ADMN 898 | Topics (Consumer Behavior) | 3 |
| ADMN 898 | Topics (Integrated Marketing Communications) | 3 |
| ADMN 992 | Special Projects and Independent Study | 1-6 |
*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.
Deadlines
Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission:
- Fall: Application Deadline is August 1. There are limited scholarships available. To be considered for these, students should apply early
- Spring: N/A
- Summer: N/A
- Special: N/A
Application fee: $65
Campus: J.D. offered in Concord and MBA offered in Durham
New England Regional: No
Accelerated Masters Eligible: No
New Hampshire Residents
Students claiming in-state residency must also submit a Proof of Residence Form. This form is not required to complete your application, but you will need to submit it after you are offered admission or you will not be able to register for classes.
Transcripts
If you attended UNH or Granite State College (GSC) after September 1, 1991, and have indicated so on your online application, we will retrieve your transcript internally; this includes UNH-Durham, UNH-Manchester, UNH Non-Degree work and GSC.
If you did not attend UNH, or attended prior to September 1, 1991, then you must upload a copy (PDF) of your transcript in the application form. International transcripts must be translated into English.
If admitted, you must then request an official transcript be sent directly to our office from the Registrar's Office of each college/university attended. We accept transcripts both electronically and in hard copy:
- Electronic Transcripts: Please have your institution send the transcript directly to grad.school@unh.edu. Please note that we can only accept copies sent directly from the institution.
- Paper Transcripts: Please send hard copies of transcripts to: UNH Graduate School, Thompson Hall- 105 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824. You may request transcripts be sent to us directly from the institution or you may send them yourself as long as they remain sealed in the original university envelope.
Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be submitted and applicants must disclose any previous academic or disciplinary sanctions that resulted in their temporary or permanent separation from a previous post-secondary institution. If it is found that previous academic or disciplinary separations were not disclosed, applicants may face denial and admitted students may face dismissal from their academic program.
Letters of Recommendation: 2 Required
Recommendation letters submitted by relatives or friends, as well as letters older than one year, will not be accepted.
One letter must be from UNH Law faculty. For the second letter we will use the statement of support. When you apply the application will ask you to provide a second recommender. Please enter for the recommender Annie Nevells (email is annie.nevells@unh.edu) and she will get the second letter requirement waived.
Personal Statement/Essay Questions
Applicants to the MBA Program must provide answers to these specific questions: 1) What are your short and long term goals? Why is an MBA a critical step toward achieving these goals? Why are you interested in UNH? 2) List 10 facts about yourself that will help your future classmates get to know you. *Optional: Please provide any additional information you believe is important and/or address any areas of concern that will be beneficial to the Admissions Committee in considering your application (e.g. unexplained gaps in employment, choice of recommenders, academic performance, or extenuating personal circumstances).
Statements must be included with your submitted application.
Resume
A current resume is required with your submitted application.
Department Requirements
In addition to the letter of recommendation, a complete application will include a statement of support from UNH Law. Current UNH Law students must request a statement of support from Brad Hinton, the UNH Law Assistant Registrar. Ask to have the letter sent directly to you as you will need to upload it below to submit your application.
Important Notes
All applicants are encouraged to contact programs directly to discuss program-specific application questions.
Applicants are highly encouraged to contact the MBA program office for information on applying. Please visit the UNH School of Law Dual Degree webpage for J.D./MBA Dual Degree Guidelines. Admission to the MBA/J.D. program requires pre-stipulation of a B (3.0) grade point average at the end of the first J.D. year.
International Applicants
Prospective international students are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent examination scores. English Language Exams may be waived if English is your first language. If you wish to request a waiver, then please visit our Test Scores webpage for more information.
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