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Juris Doctor & Master of Business Administration JD, MBA

Offered as: 
On-campus
Graduate

The Juris Doctor & Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA) degree allows students to integrate advanced management study and a law school education in a structure compatible with part-time as well as full-time study. Classes are held during the evening hours, on weekends, and during the day.

Full-time students may enroll simultaneously in business and law courses, and they can complete both degrees in approximately three years. Part-time students typically register for an entire semester in one program, and they can complete both degrees in five years. 

JD/MBA Policy Statement (PDF)

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12 MBA concentrations available

  • Accounting
  • Business Analytics
  • Contemporary Business
  • Environmental Policy
  • Finance
  • Health Systems Management
  • International Business
  • Leadership
  • Marketing
  • Public Management
  • Supply Chain Management and Information Systems
  • Sustainable Development

Applicants for the JD/MBA joint degree program should meet the entrance requirements set by each program. Admission to one program does not guarantee admission to the other. Applications are welcome from students with baccalaureate degrees in any field.

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University requirements for graduate admissions

  • Statement of Purpose, minimum 300-600 words. Unless otherwise indicated in the program requirement details, indicate your graduate study objectives, research interests and experience, and business or industry experience if applicable. If you are applying for a teaching or research assistantship, include any special skills or experience that would assist us in making assistantship decisions.
  • Resume
  • Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not). Unofficial transcripts are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled a final official transcript is required.
  • Many programs have specific recommendations/requirements, please see the additional program-specific requirements for more information.
  • International students: official TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson PTE or Duolingo (if accepted by program) score. Unofficial scores are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled official scores are required and must be sent by the testing agency (copies/scans not accepted). This is required of any applicant who did not earn a bachelor’s degree or higher degree from an accredited academic institution in the U.S. or accepted English-speaking country, see exemptions for more details. The Duolingo test is not accepted for the following programs: Art Education, Biology/Marine Biology, Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies & Theory, Marine Science and Technology (MS, PSM, PhD), Nursing (MS, DNP, PhD), Portuguese Studies, Professional Writing and Communication, Psychology (ABA, Clinical, Research), Public Policy, and Teaching (MAT).

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Contact

Melissa Pacheco, PhD

Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs
Charlton College of Business
Charlton College of Business 102

508-999-8543

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UMassD Charlton College of Business is AACSB Accredited

Charlton offers you the distinction of an AACSB-accredited school and the value of a highly regarded public university.

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