MBA/JD Joint Degree
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Become a leader who can utilize both business acumen and legal and ethical expertise to help organizations succeed.
At Tulane, our Master of Business Administration (MBA)/Juris Doctor (JD) joint degree program helps you develop business, leadership, management, and negotiation skills — vital traits you need as you solve some of the most pressing issues facing business. Our rigorous coursework — taught by leading experts and legal professionals — will help you explore how business continues to play an integral role in law proceedings and other transactions.
Graduate from the MBA/JD dual degree program positioned for career advancement and qualified for roles within law, business and beyond.
Why Enroll in Our MBA/JD Joint Degree Program?
Our MBA/JD dual degree program enables you to earn your JD from Tulane Law School and your MBA from the Freeman School of Business in less time than it would take in traditional joint degree programs.
With small class cohorts, the MBA/JD dual degree program allows you to grow your expertise in both disciplines alongside leading business experts and aspiring professionals. Emphasizing action learning, the program provides you with opportunities for hands-on experience that will benefit you throughout your career.
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#46
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Best Business Schools and MBA Programs, Fortune, 2026
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#54
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Best Graduate Schools, U.S. News & World Report, 2025
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Career Outlook for MBA/JD Joint Degree Graduates
Earning an MBA/JD dual degree gives you a unique, in-demand skill set that positions you for rewarding career opportunities at the intersection of business and law. Tulane’s industry-relevant program prepares you for leadership success in advanced roles, whether you want to provide legal counsel for a large organization or run a law firm.
Take a look at some top roles you can pursue with an MBA/JD dual degree:
- Chief Legal Officer: Median Annual Salary: $239,300**
- General Counsel: Median Annual Salary: $201,600**
- Financial Manager: Median Annual Salary: $161,700*
- Human Resources Manager: Median Annual Salary: $140,030*
- Corporate Counsel: Median Annual Salary: $137,600**
- Actuary: Median Annual Salary: $125,770*
*Salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
**Salary data from Payscale, 2025
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Alumni Spotlight
Malory Weir, a Corporate & Finance Attorney and Managing Counsel at Occidental Petroleum in Houston, shares her experience as a 2015 graduate of both the Freeman School and Tulane Law School. She highlights three key aspects of the Freeman experience: academic excellence with real-world applications, valuable experiential learning opportunities like international business trips and the Burkenroad Reports program, and the strong sense of community among classmates. Weir emphasizes how her MBA and finance background enhanced her legal career, noting that her Tulane education provided exceptional ROI both professionally and personally. She concludes by describing the Freeman School as a perfect intersection of excellent academics, amazing people, and a vibrant city, encouraging viewers to seize the opportunity to attend.
Benefits of an MBA/JD Joint Degree
With a focus on energy law, analytics, and sustainability, our MBA/JD dual degree program helps you gain an advanced legal background as it is applied within the context of business decision-making through our innovative Full-Time MBA curriculum.
As an MBA student, you will have access to Freeman’s Career Management Center, which can offer you guidance on negotiating a salary in any industry, as well as networking opportunities with a worldwide body of alumni.
Skills You Will Learn
- Live Case Problem-Solving: client-based projects, industry partnerships, stakeholder presentations, consulting approach
- Business Communication: interacting with business leaders through alumni and CMC networks
- Global immersion: through real-world project at an international location
- AI Implementation & Management: AI integration into multiple courses to understand the value AI tools add and their limitations
- Financial Modeling & Valuation: hands-on analysis of business performance, investment decisions, and strategic planning tools
Core Competencies
- Strategic Thinking & Innovation: competitive analysis, scenario planning, business model innovation
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Leverage functional diversity for business impact
- Strategic AI Intelligence: Transform data into competitive advantage decisions
- Experiential Learning Integration: Apply theory to real-world business problems
- Digital Transformation Leadership: Guide organizations through technology-driven change
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MBA/JD Joint Degree FAQs
For professionals seeking an industry-relevant graduate business education combined with the advanced legal expertise necessary to become a proactive, effective leader in any organization, earning an MBA/JD dual degree absolutely can be a worthy investment.
Yes. Tulane University offers an MBA/JD dual degree program that allows students to earn a Juris Doctor (JD) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in as little as four years — a year less than it takes in similar joint programs. In Tulane’s MBA/JD joint degree program, students typically spend the first two years studying in the law school, while the third year is dedicated to MBA coursework. Students complete courses for both degrees concurrently in their last year.
Earning an MBA/JD dual degree gives you an edge in a competitive job market, provides you with career flexibility, and increases your future earning potential. As a student in Tulane’s MBA/JD dual degree program, you’ll have access to Freeman’s Career Management Center, which offers guidance on negotiating a salary in any industry, as well as networking opportunities with a worldwide body of alumni.
In today’s dynamic and complex business landscape, there’s a growing demand for versatile leaders who can think strategically and adapt to evolving challenges. Pursuing an MBA dual degree allows you to develop specialized expertise in distinct yet complementary fields, enhancing your professional impact as a well-rounded thought leader.
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