JD/MBA
Designed for law students pursuing leadership positions in their legal careers, differentiate yourself with the JD/MBA. And gain the leadership and teaming skills to effectively manage legal teams tackling complex issues. The full-time MBA program is newly STEM-designated.
Study with full-time Johns Hopkins MBA students and develop the analytical and leadership skills employers demand. Complete your MBA from Johns Hopkins and your JD from the University of Maryland at the same time, earning both degrees in four years instead of five.
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Program features
Earn two degrees faster
By completing your MBA and JD at the same time, students earn both degrees in four years instead of five.
Differentiate yourself
As a JD armed with business skills like leadership, business development, and negotiation, you will stand out in a crowded field of recent JD graduates.
Become a leader in law
This program was designed for students who want to pursue a leadership position in the legal field.
Two premier institutions
With an MBA from Johns Hopkins and a JD from the University of Maryland, you will benefit from the combined knowledge, network, and experience of two highly respected institutions.
Curriculum
The JD/MBA curriculum was designed for students who want to pursue a leadership position in their legal careers. The MBA curriculum will equip legal students with the skills they need to effectively lead and manage legal teams.
The latest edition of the Carey Business School University Catalog is available.
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The JD/MBA curriculum is designed so students can complete two degrees in less time. The Johns Hopkins MBA is 54 credits, 12 of which may be applied from the JD program. The JD program is 85 credits, 18 of which may be applied from the MBA. A JD/MBA student is required to complete a total of 118 credits.
Carey Business School (MBA)
- Accounting Foundations
- Behavioral Science: Leadership and Organizational Behavior
- Behavioral Science: Negotiating Collaboratively
- Business Communication
- Competitive Strategy
- Data Science: Big Consulting Data Project
- Data Science: Statistics
- Finance
- Innovation Field Project (four credits)
- Marketing Management
- Microeconomics and Market Design
- Operations Management
- Professional Development for Career Success (non-credit)
- Five electives
Francis King Carey School of Law (JD)
Visit the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law website for more information.
Program Comparison
- In-person
- Complete both degrees in four years
- Courses held in Baltimore, MD
- STEM-designated MBA curriculum
- In-person
- Complete your degree in two years
- Courses held in Baltimore, MD
- STEM-designated curriculum
- Online, flexible format
- Complete your degree in two to three years
- Optional in-person experiences
- Asynchronous and/or fully synchronous courses