Dual Juris Doctor and MBA (JD/MBA)
Overview
Duration
3 to 4 years (full time)
Required Credits
216
Location
UNLV campus
Five Reasons to Get a Dual JD/MBA Degree at UNLV:
- Top-ranked MBA and JD programs. U.S. News and World Report ranks the part-time LEE MBA #75, and the William S. Boyd School of Law JD #67.
- Prepare for careers in which an understanding of both legal and business principles is essential.
- Meet, connect, and engage with research experts in law and business.
- Double your networking opportunities by working with faculty, professionals, and fellow students in two separate fields.
- Dual specialty gives you an edge over the competition in the job market.
A Cross-Disciplinary Dual Degree To Make Yourself Stand Out
The dual JD/MBA degree offers insight into the business and legal sides of commerce prepares students for careers in which an understanding of both legal and business principles is essential. The program provides an excellent background for careers in law and/or business and is intended to broaden career perspectives. Graduates from the program go on to work in law firms, investment and accounting firms, as well as nonprofits and government institutions.
“The JD/MBA program has allowed me to fine-tune my business background through both degree programs as I look to enter the world of being a business-focused transactional attorney upon passing the bar.”Danielle Figas
Dual JD/MBA candidate, Fall ‘22
Admission Process
The dual master's degree in JD/MBA program is open to graduates from all undergraduate disciplines. You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution in the United States or proof of equivalent training at an international college or university. Applicants to the JD/MBA program must apply for, and gain admission to, both the Boyd School of Law JD program and to the Lee Business School MBA program, respectively.
Program Structure
The dual JD/MBA degree is a 110-credit hour program in which students take 80 credits in Juris Doctor courses and 30 credits in Business Administration. Graduates of the program receive the Juris Doctor degree (JD) from the Boyd School of Law and the Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the LEE Business School. Full-time students typically receive their degree within four years, while part-time students average between five and six years.
Application Deadlines
Fall Term:
May 1 – International applicants
July 15 – Domestic or permanent residence applicants
Spring Term:
October 1 – International applicants
November 15 – Domestic or permanent resident applicants
Summer Term:
March 1 – International applicants
April 1 – Domestic or permanent resident applicants
Faculty
The dual JD/MBA degree program consists of faculty from both the Boyd School of Law and the Lee Business School. These faculty are world-recognized experts in numerous law and business sectors, publish in top-tier internationally recognized academic journals, and are engaged in their respective communities.
More Skills Means More Career Opportunities
Society and business operate within legal and regulatory constraints. To advance as a partner in a law firm, lawyers not only handle clients, but must also seek out and secure new business opportunities. To advance in upper management in the business world, one must understand the legal constraints of their role. These two sets of skills within one person benefit the work environment, whether it is legal or business.
Career Options
There are myriad career opportunities for graduates who hold a JD/MBA degree. Students will have the knowledge and skills to succeed in a variety of roles, including:
- Auditor
- Bankruptcy Lawyer
- Business Lawyer
- Corporate Lawyer
- Law Firm Member
- Chief Legal Officer
- Actuary
- Attorney
Program Advisors Contact
William S. Boyd School of Law
JD Program
Cameron Lue Sang
Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
702-895-4189
cameron.luesang@unlv.edu
Lee Business School
MBA Program
John Baur
Associate Professor, Faculty Director, MBA and EMBA programs
702-895-3675
john.baur@unlv.edu
Prospective Student Contact
Lee Business School
Graduate Student Services
702-895-3655
LEEogss@unlv.edu
Catalog Information
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