J.D./M.B.A.

Juris Doctor /Master of Business Administration

The University of Miami School of Law and the Miami Herbert Business School offer a joint degree program in law and business. Upon completion of this program, a student earns the Juris Doctor degree from the School of Law and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Miami Herbert Business School.

Independently, the JD degree requires the completion of 88 credits, while the MBA degree requires 56 credits. Students enrolled in the JD/MBA dual-degree program benefit from a total of 16 shared credit hours, reducing the overall required course load to 128 credits for both degrees.

Requirements for Admission

Students who apply for the joint J.D./M.B.A. program must apply to both the School of Law and the Miami Herbert Business School. The applicant must achieve a qualifying score on the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) and the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) for admission to the respective schools.

The applicant must notify both schools that he or she is applying for the joint J.D./M.B.A. program, and in order to remain in the joint program, the student must meet minimum standards of both the School of Law and the Miami Herbert Business School.

To obtain detailed program admission information, please reference the program brochure which can be requested by contacting the Office of Recruiting and Admissions at 305-284-2510 or visit our website.

Curriculum Requirements

*7 electives (14 credits) are required. Elective offerings are based on class demand. 

Sample Plan of Study

3 1/2-Year JD/MBA Program: MBA begins after 1L Year

Sample Plan of Study

4-Year JD/MBA Program: MBA begins after 1L Year

Sample Plan of Study

4-Year JD/MBA Program: MBA begins after 2L Year