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.
Location
Baltimore
Length
4 years, 120 credits
Interior Description
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.
Expand your impact at the intersection of law and business.
Built for JD students at the Francis King Carey School of Law, the JD/MBA dual degree offered in partnership between Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law builds graduates who are prepared to lead in complex regulatory and business environments. Students interested in the JD/MBA must first apply and be accepted to the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. After acceptance, they may apply to the MBA program at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. Current Maryland Carey Law students can apply to Carey’s MBA program during their first year and begin business courses in their second year. This program is available in both full-time and part-time modalities, providing the flexibility to balance your professional, educational, and personal goals while earning two powerful degrees.
Program features
Full-time or part-time options
When applying, students can choose the full-time path or the part-time path based on their JD program.
Experiential learning
Students benefit from law clinics, externships, and optional MBA residencies in leadership, negotiation, and communication to build real-world skills across both disciplines.
Integrated expertise
The JD/MBA combines legal education with advanced business strategy, preparing graduates to negotiate, litigate, and lead with a broad understanding of organizational management and finance.
Expanded career pathways
Graduates are uniquely equipped for roles at the intersection of law and business, including corporate counsel, regulatory affairs, compliance, entrepreneurship, and executive leadership, opening doors in both private and public sectors.
Please Note: Students interested in the JD/MBA dual degree program must first apply for admissions to the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. Once a student is admitted, they can apply directly to the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. Current Maryland Carey Law students apply to the full-time MBA during their first year in law school and start MBA classes in year two of the program.
Curriculum
The JD/MBA curriculum was designed for students who want to pursue a leadership position in their legal careers. The JD/MBA curriculum blends a rigorous legal education with strategic business training to develop confident, cross-functional leaders who can navigate today’s regulatory, financial, and operational challenges.
The latest edition of the Carey Business School University Catalog is available.
The full-time JD/MBA curriculum is designed so students can complete two degrees in less time. The full-time option allows you to immerse yourself fully in both programs, accelerating your path to completing your degree while gaining a comprehensive expertise in law and business.
The Johns Hopkins MBA program is 54 credits, 18 of which may be applied from the JD program. The JD program is 85 credits, 9 of which may be applied from the MBA. A JD/MBA student is required to complete a total of 118 credits.
For the MBA program, students will take a total of 36 credits, which includes 22 required business foundation courses, a 2-credit MBA experiential course, and 12 credits of elective courses:
For a complete list of JD requirements, please visit the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law JD program.
The part-time JD/MBA program’s curriculum is designed for working professionals looking to balance their studies with career commitments. The part-time option offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to progress through both degrees at a manageable pace without pausing your career.
Carey Business School (MBA)
22 credits of required business foundations courses:
Accounting and Financial Reporting
Business Analytics
Business Communication
Business Microeconomics
Corporate Finance
Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Marketing Management
Negotiation
Operations Management
Statistical Analysis
Strategic Management
14 credits of elective courses
Electives can be tailored to your interests or aligned with one or more MBA specializations:
