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M.B.A. / J.D.

The Seton Hall University Stillman School of Business and School of Law offer a Joint M.B.A. / J.D. Degree Program, combining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a Juris Doctor (J.D.). This unique dual-degree program leverages the strong intersection of business and law, allowing students to complete both degrees in less time than pursuing each independently. Graduates of this joint program are well-prepared to excel in law firms, corporations, and various legal and business sectors.

In the first year, students follow the traditional first-year School of Law curriculum. In the second and subsequent years, they split their coursework between the Stillman School of Business and the School of Law.

Why Choose the Joint M.B.A. / J.D. Program?

  • Accelerated Path: Complete both degrees faster than pursuing them separately.
  • Career Versatility: Gain expertise in both business and law, enhancing your career opportunities in law firms, corporations, and beyond.
  • Expert Faculty: Learn from industry leaders at both the Stillman School of Business and the School of Law.

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Application Process

Interested applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and apply to both the School of Law and the Stillman School of Business. Applications must be submitted by April 1 of the year of intended admission.

  • Separate Applications: Submit individual applications to both schools, specifying interest in the joint degree program.
  • Current Law Students: First-year full-time law students may apply for the joint degree program during their first year by submitting an additional application to the Stillman School.
  • Required Exams: Applicants must take either the LSAT or GRE for consideration.

For more information on the application process, visit the catalogue »

Curriculum

The J.D. degree consists of 88 credits and the M.B.A. degree between 30 and 42 credits. Up to 12 credits from the School of Law or Stillman School may count toward both degrees, allowing for efficient program completion. Only specific courses approved by both schools can be used as cross-credits.

Approved Cross-Credit Courses

Business Courses Applicable to the J.D. Degree:

  • International Accounting
  • International Trade
  • Public Finance & Economic Development
  • International Finance
  • Mergers & Acquisitions

Law Courses Applicable to the M.B.A. Degree:

  • Land Finance
  • Corporate Taxation
  • Antitrust
  • Securities Regulation
  • Labor Law
  • Patent Law & Practice
  • Intellectual Property
  • Copyright
  • Trademark & Unfair Competition

*Based on the concentration, these courses can count toward the M.B.A. Concentration or the M.B.A. Breadth electives. Courses subject to change.

Note: Students in the joint program must complete TAXN7112 Taxation I at the Law School and are, therefore, not eligible to take BACC7121 Federal Income Taxation of Individuals at the Stillman School.

For more information on curriculum, advising and required courses, visit the University Catalogue »

Program Faculty

The faculty in our internationally recognized research and teaching programs are committed to guiding students to success. Seton Hall is a Catholic University where great thinkers do more than think. They teach.

View a listing of Stillman School faculty »

View a listing of Seton Hall Law faculty »

A Top M.B.A. for Working Professionals

The Stillman School of Business offers an ethics-centered graduate education that "transforms concepts into business practice." We are among the top 1 percent of business schools worldwide that have achieved both business and accounting accreditation from The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Known for academic excellence, the school's M.B.A. program is consistently named a Princeton Review "Best Business School" and a U.S. News "Top Business School for Part-time MBAs."

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