Specialize in legal, contractual and governmental aspects of management with Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctor degrees, jointly offered through Case Western Reserve University鈥檚 Weatherhead School of Management and School of Law.
Why Pair Your JD with an MBA?
Through our dual-degree program, you鈥檒l graduate a confident, more effective leader, establishing you as a distinctive candidate for future employers鈥攚hether you choose to pursue a career in business law or management, or open your own legal practice.
No matter the path you choose to take, earning dual JD/MBA degrees gives you the flexibility to combine your business savvy and legal expertise to pursue various career opportunities in diverse settings, including:
- Business development and intelligence,
- Criminal and civil courts,
- Risk management,
- Accounting, and
- Private and public sectors
MBA/Juris Doctor at a Glance
Both [the MBA and JD program] were supportive and flexible with my other responsibilities, and I never felt that I had to sacrifice one activity for another. That says a lot about CWRU: They truly have their students in mind and want to help them achieve their goals.鈥�
Your Classes
In this dual-degree track, you鈥檒l take courses in financial and managerial accounting, corporate finance, economics, business analytics, leading people and organizations, corporate strategy, criminal law, civil procedure and more.
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Campus Life
When you study at Weatherhead School of Management, you鈥檙e surrounded by opportunity. CWRU鈥攖he #2 university in Ohio (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)鈥攊s renowned as a center for innovation, a place where our community spends each day asking and discovering how to think beyond the possible. With a wide range of innovative facilities, networking opportunities, must-see attractions in Cleveland, Ohio, and more, you'll never run out of options to build your professional and social networks.
Your Next Step Starts Now
Ready to design a better world through smart, sustainable business solutions? That鈥檚 the Weatherhead way. Get started today.