The joint JD/MBA is an accelerated JD and MBA program that allows students to simultaneously pursue a law degree and master's degree in business administration. Students are allowed to count twelve credits from either program to expedite completion of the other. To begin the program, students must first be admitted to the Law School and successfully complete the first year of the JD program. This program is ideal for full-time students with interests in both fields who have the time to devote to this expanded program.
Students interested in the program should first apply to the School of Law. After successfully completing the first semester of law school, students interested in the joint program can apply to the Ageno School of Business. Students' LSAT scores will be accepted in lieu of the GMAT and Writing Proficiency Requirement in order to gain admission to the MBA program. All the other admission requirements of our traditional MBA program apply. The MBA program admission decision will normally be made after students' second semester law school grades have been recorded on their transcripts.
The JD/MBA program is built on the curriculum of our traditional MBA program: students complete the same foundation and advanced program courses. However, students earn their concentrations in Law by applying 9 units of their GGU Law classes toward the concentration requirement. However, these nine units are not included in students' MBA program GPA calculations. Additionally, twelve units from the MBA program are used to satisfy the elective requirement of students' JD programs. LIkewise, these courses are not included in students' JD program GPA calculations. In all, the program allows students to complete both the JD and MBA degrees in as little as 121 units, compared to 133 units if pursued separately. The total number of business units may be higher for students who have not already completed the 6-unit MBA foundation program courses at an accredited undergraduate college or university (with grades of "C" or better).
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Entering students matriculate in August each year.